Cheng Meng Saechao

A funeral service for Cheng will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at McDonald's Chapel, 1275 Continental Street, Redding, CA 96001. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Redding Memorial Park, 1201 Continental St, Redding, CA 96001.

Cheng Meng Saechao, born on June 15, 1960, in the mountainous region

of Northern Laos, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, at

approximately 3:40 pm, surrounded by his loving family. He was 64 years

old.

Cheng Meng was a proud member of the Mien hill tribe, growing up in a

humble farming family. He inherited the mountain life and embraced the

values of hard work and dedication. In 1990, he and his beloved wife, Meuy

Youn Saechao, immigrated to the United States, seeking a better life and

new opportunities.

For over 30 years, Cheng Meng and Meuy Youn cherished each other's

company and built a life together. Cheng Meng had a deep love for fishing,

gardening, and taking care of his farm animals, including chickens, ducks,

and birds. His gentle nature and tireless work ethic were evident in all

aspects of his life.

Through his unwavering dedication, Cheng Meng saved enough money to

buy a home, taking great pride in providing a stable environment for his

wife. Although he will not live to enjoy the fruits of his labor, he takes

comfort in knowing that Meuy Youn will have a home. Cheng Meng loved

his wife with all his heart, and his devotion to her was immeasurable.

Cheng Meng is the only son of Nai Meng and Fou Wang Saechao. He is

survived by his wife, Meuy Youn Saechao, his mother Nai Meng Saechao

and his sisters, Muang Wang and Liew Wang Saechao.

His passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who

knew him, but his legacy of love, hard work, and dedication will live on.

Cheng Meng Saechao's journey from the mountains of Northern Laos to

the United States is a testament to his resilience and determination. He will

be remembered as a gentle, hardworking man who provided for his family

and loved them deeply. May he rest in peace, free from pain and

surrounded by the love he so generously shared in life.