Obituary of Ron Rattana Sabandith Thirakul

Garden City, Kansas

Ron Rattana Sabandith Thirakul, age 73, died at his home in Garden City, Kansas on September 4, 2017.   He was born on March 7, 1944 in Kokphadak, Laos, the son of Foy and Piam Sabandith.

On January 9, 1971 he married Kathryn Kanchana Sananikone in Vientiane, Laos.  She preceded him in death on Sunday, January 8, 2012.

Survivors include:

    Two Sons            Thivakone V. & Khantaly Thirakul of Liberal, Kansas

                    Tony Thirakul and David Durben of Wichita, Kansas

    Seven Daughters        Kelly & Mike Inthavongsa of Winfield, Kansas

                    Stacey & S. Johnny Gamalo of Japan

                    Melissa V. & Hector Nunez of Garden City, Kansas

                    Katrina Thirakul of Garden City, Kansas

                    Elizabeth V. & Sone Meuangsomphou Sabandith of Garden City, Kansas

                    Anna Vilaysom Sananikone of Wichita, Kansas

                    Shannon Garza of Garden City, Kansas

    Five Siblings            Washington Sirichantho of Garden City, Kansas

                    Manivanh Sirichantho

                    Somchit Sirichantho

                    Somachai Sirichanth

                    Sounthavy Sabandith

    Twenty-five grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one brother Somvang Sirichantho.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Price & Sons Funeral Home of Garden City.

Friends may call from Noon till 5 pm on Thursday, 10-8 on Friday and 10 till the service hour on Saturday at Price & Sons Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the Ron Rattana Thirakul Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.