Bouavanh Boutchannha

Bouavanh Boutchannha, 71, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 with her family by her side. Born August 1, 1948 in Vientiane, Laos. Beloved and dear wife of Bounsy Boutchannha; loving mother of Vongsavanh Symphommarath (daughter), Nithbanith Symphommarath (son-in-law), Chansamone Boutchannha (daughter), & Somsanith Sirimanotham (son-in-law); cherished grandmother of Nyruck Symphommarath, Nitdavanh (Rosie) Symphommarath, Khamla (Vincent) Symphommarath, Arnon Soutthivong, Sarah To, Andrew Soutthivong, & Melinda Soutthivong; devoted great grandmother of Aidan Soutthivong. Bouavanh always cherished her time with family and friends. She was very compassionate, kind, and extremely generous. Bouavanh was a brave, iron-willed woman throughout her final days. A selfless woman, who went through her life helping others. She was a loving wife and mother to two beautiful daughters, a supporting sister to her siblings, proud and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews, and caring to all of her relatives and friends. We thank her for sharing her life with us.

Visitation on Saturday, March 9th, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. until time of cremation 3:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Cremation 1860 South Mulford Road Rockford, IL 61108.

Special Acknowledgement:

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us through this time of loss. A heartfelt thanks to family and friends for all of the expressions of sympathy during the recent loss of our beloved, Bouavanh Boutchannha. We truly appreciate the wonderful care everyone has given to Bouavanh in her final day.

With Love

Boutchannha, Symphommarath, & Soutthivong Family