Samane immigrated from Laos to the United States in 1986. He is the oldest of five siblings. Samane was a Buddhist, and a member of the Wat Lao Community Center. He worked in the food service/warehousing his entire career, most recently The World Market in Charlotte, NC. Before his death, Samane often spent time with his nieces and nephews; along with his grand nieces and nephews. His favorite sport were NFL football and WWE wrestling. Samane enjoyed outdoor weather, while cooking out with his family.
Samane is survived by his sisters, Keooudone Souphanthavong, Somchay Intravong and Malaythong Souphanthavong; brothers Bounthavysay Souphanthavong, Khounchay Souphanthavong, Oudone Singphothignal and Somdeth Intravong. His nieces and nephews, Silakhone Souphanthavong, Khampone Souphanthavong, Vilayphone Souphanthavong, Aerisa Souphanthavong, Jimmy Singphothignal, and Brian Intravong.
Services will be held at Forest Lawn West Cemetery on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 1PM. Visitation will begin Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2PM.