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Portrait of Yong Yia Thao
In loving memory

Yong Yia Thao

May 15, 1951 – March 17, 2025
Lived 73 years
Roselawn · Roseville, MN
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Yong left peacefully from his home on Monday March 17, 2025 at 3:49am surrounded by his wife, his elderly mother and his children.

Yong was hospitalized on February 24, 2025 due to a stroke that affected his mobility, balance and health. He stayed in the hospital for three weeks and received daily therapy to help regain his independence and health.

Yong looked forward towards coming home and was finally discharged from the hospital on Friday March 14, 2025. His health seemed to be progressing but upon returning home it declined steadily over the next few days.

Sunday, March 16 was the last night that Yong's family and extended family members (via video and in person) would gather by his bedside.

In the early morning of Monday March 17, Yong departed on his eternal rest.

We miss you dearly but may you travel with light and love on this final journey.

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1951
Born May 15
1958
Yong was 7 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1967
Yong was 16 when the first Super Bowl was played
1974
Yong was 23 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1989
Yong was 38 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1997
Yong was 46 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Yong was 53 when Facebook was launched
2010
Yong was 59 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2022
Yong was 71 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2025
Funeral at Koobmoo Spiritual Center in Maplewood, MN
2025
Passed away March 17, age 73
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Chandy Vang 72w

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Sunny Thao 73w

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It’s been 2 1/2 months since you left us but in 7 days, I’ll finally get to see you again for the very last time. I don’t want to say goodbye forever yet. 😭

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