Forever in our hearts, always in our thoughts, ever in our memories. In loving tribute to our beloved son and brother. His laugh and love will be missed.
Akhom Khouangsathiene (AK) was born in Vientiane, Laos on May 3rd, 1972 to Mouane and Nat Khouangsathiene. He died suddenly at the age of 48 at Largo Medical Center on December 5th, 2020. He was living in Largo, Florida with his parents. AK grew up in Oskaloosa, Iowa and graduated from high school in 1990. He then went onto attend Iowa State University. He was always fascinated with everything, so he tried many things; music store manager, forest firefighter, write, and sous chef to name a few. He loved to play his guitar and was ready to always make you smile. He had a passion for cooking and serving others. Over the past few years he was diligent in taking care of his elderly parents. AK will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Mouane and Nat Khouangsathiene and his four siblings, Sackda (Lyna), Sam (Maya), Visa (Erin) and Samone (Gilles). He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Serena, Xavier, Vidia, Rohan and KaraLi.
Ceremonies for AK have been entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care in Clearwater, FL. All of his services & ceremonies will be on Monday December 14th, 2020 at Veterans Funeral Care South Chapel (15381 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, 33760). Viewing and visitation will be from 2:00pm to 3:00pm, funeral ceremony will begin at 3:00pm officiated by Pastor Dan Hummer.
Please reach out to Akhom’s family to share your love and support during this most difficult time.
My deepest sympathies. AK and I really got to know each other while we lived in Iowa City during our college years. He was always fun to be around and had a lot of love and compassion for our group of friends. He will be remembered for his kind heart and big smiles. Rest in Peace cousin!
AK was a great friend of our family. We spent lots of time together. He was always trying to spread happyness, to help how ever he could, imploring persons to make peace, willing to help and to give of himself and his time. We had times of fishing, pulling weeds at sun-up in a flower garden,camping, finding the darkest spot possible around the parks to watch the stars or the moon,swimming, going to church, eating eating eating!, spreading his smiles and fun all around. Yes, those are the memories that come to mind, indelibly printed in all the chambers of our hearts.. AK, I plan to see you again,and we will all makeup for lost time with lots and lots of hugs for all the times of just ignoring one another, etc. Actually, I’m a little ticked at you for getting out of here ahead of me, at 88 years of age, I expected to get out of here first!but,AK,I expect to leave here in another 12 years or so, and I aim to catch up with you. Please walk slowly❣😃
Akhom and I were friends since the 5th grade in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was always a bit shy until you got to know him…but once you did…boy…he would talk your ear off. Akhom was indead special in my life. We shared many laughs and thought provoking conversations thru the years. He always trying to get me to think deeper than just the surface. I am so glad we reconnected last November and had almost a full year of texting Nd video chats
Akhom or Toui was one of my 15 nephews. They all have been living their own lives: going to school, working for their American dreams, enjoying with their own families, etc. When they were kids, they were around me like small puppies. Now, they seem to go far away from me further and further. Myself, I don’t take time to be with them either. However, in the last 2 years, Akhom kept on calling me & talking about one hour or so each time. He told me that he was keeping track of what I’ve been doing for the Tai community such as the Tai Village. He also praised Na Ae who led the Tai people to move to Florida. He wished that he had a high education & lots of money so he could help me for my community work. I even advised him to finish his college online and come to help me.
Toui, I never thought that you would leave so soon without accomplishing anything in your secret dreams. But your goodwill & spirit will be with me & my work always. Rest In Peace now. Will always love you.
Naa-Niew
Sam, I am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. May fond memories of AK bring you comfort in this time of grief. Love and hugs! Mac.
My condolences to the family. I enjoyed my last visit with AK when he took me and mom fishing in Florida. Getting our licenses at the store he also bought us each a small flashlight. I happen to have it with me on my current travels. I find it symbolic of how people can leave us with light in out lives. Thank you AK, for the smiles and the light.
Dear dear Ak
I haven’t seen you in person for many years but we’ve stayed in touch. When I went to America as a foreign exchange student and met you there, you quickly became one of the most important people in my life. So much so I came back to America to see you and you came all the way to Sweden to see me. You changed my life and I’m so very very glad I got to have someone as special as you as my best friend. And I loved getting to meet his wonderful family to- I thank you all for your hospitality.
My heart goes out to Akhom’s whole family.
Akhom, I will miss you deeply and never ever forget you – rest in peace my dearest friend
AK was the guy you couldn’t look at without smiling. His was so contagious. He will be missed.
The Sheelys
My condolences to the family, aiy lounge Moune, empha Nat, brothers and sister (Sackda, Sam, Visa and Samone). AK and I knew each other and grew up together in Oskaloosa, Iowa. We connected when we first met and have become trusted friends and brothers throughout our life. AK loved to play basketball and had always tried his hardest to become better and his love for food was next to none. He loved to explore and to experiment with cooking to make the best taste of anything that were at hand. There are many friends through my life, but only a handful of trusted friends and you were on #1 in that list my friend, Akhom. There were endless stories that I can go on and on. Even that we don’t see each other very often, our phone conversations were enriching and endless from sports, politics, our life experience, our thoughts, etc. We often talked until my mobile phone run out battery. I regret that we did not have a chance to finish our last topic that you wanted to continue with our last conversation, but do not worry…may you rest in peace my brother/friend and we’ll continue with that conversation when we meet again. As I say good bye today, our time and memories that we have shared together will forever be remembered my heart my friend, my brother, rest in peace Akhom.