Xia Vang Vue

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Xia Vang Vue was born on February 20, 1954, in Phumu, Laos, to her loving parents, Blia Lauj and Nom Lauj Vaj. As their only child, she was deeply cherished and surrounded by love.

In 1976, she met Shong Lee Vue in Phuka, Laos, and together they began building their family, welcoming their first child that same year during a time of great uncertainty as the Vietnam War continued to escalate. During this period, her husband served alongside the CIA and the United States military as a Signals Intelligence Telecommunications Services Officer.

In 1979, Xia and her family immigrated to the United States in search of safety and opportunity. They first settled in Providence, Rhode Island, before relocating to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to be closer to extended family.

Following the end of her marriage, Xia demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience by moving her children to Fresno, California, where she raised her family and established a home filled with love and stability.

In 1999, Xia met Jong Su Xiong, whom she later married. Through this union, she lovingly welcomed a child from his previous marriage into her family, bringing her total to eleven children.

Xia was a strong and devoted mother who raised her children with unwavering love, strength, and determination. Her life was a testament to sacrifice, resilience, and unconditional love for her family.

She is survived by her eleven children, from oldest to youngest: Thai, Pang, Naly, Thao, Yer, Ching, Blong, Leng, Chue Fu, Debbie, and Ying.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Blia Lauj and Nom Lauj Vaj, and her husband, Jong Su Xiong.