Vang Xuan Thach

Vang's father, Xuan Thach, was born in 1961 in Pol Leav Province, Kampuchea Krom, now the southernmost portion of Vietnam. His mother, Hong Lam, was born in 1962 in Battambang Province, Cambodia. His parents met in 1986 in Thailand in a refugee camp called Site II.

Vang was born two years later on July 25, 1988 in another refugee camp in the Philippines. Vang was the second of five siblings. His oldest brother, Sang, was born in 1987 in Thailand. The third brother, Ty, was born in 1993, and the fourth brother, James, was born in 1994, both in Dallas, Texas. The youngest child, his sister Yanna, was born in 1996, also in Dallas.

Vang graduated in 2007 from Creekview High School in Carrollton, Texas. At age 20, Vang served faithfully for two years from August 2008 to August 2010 as missionary in the Sacramento, California Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Vang cherished the time he spent with his family. He had a loving and generous heart, and he was always giving to others. Vang is survived by his parents, three brothers, sister, and many close friends who loved him very much. His memory will continue to live on in our hearts.

Family will recieve friends Friday, November 22, 2013 from 7-9 pm at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Carrollton,Texas (121 & Merchant Blvd) 4000 Nazarene Dr. Funeral Services will be held at 9 am Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 9 am at Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Carrollton, Texas. Burial will follow at Furneaux Cemetery following services.