April 28, 2024

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  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 Wichita, Kansas
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.