Blia Chue Vang Funeral Fund
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Early Monday morning on October 5th, 2020, we lost our beloved father Blia Chue Vang. Our father miraculously survived a car accident in late April of this year but endured debilitating health complications. Nonetheless, we avidly supported his impending road to recovery. Despite a hard-fought battle, our father did not survive his most recent hospitalization.
Sergeant Blia Chue Vang, a Hmong-Lao American veteran, served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1975 in the Guerilla Specialist Unit for the United States Army. He was born on April 19th, 1950 to Xiong Mee Yang and Chong Ge Vang in the village of Xaikai, province of Luang Prabang, Laos. In 1973, Blia Chue married our mother, Zoua Vue. As the oldest child, Blia Chue was a natural born leader, loved all his younger siblings very much, and always put his community before himself. As a soldier, he was brave, loyal, and completed his missions with honor during the Vietnam War. In 1980, Blia Chue, his wife, and their then two children, along with extended family, fled to Thailand to escape the Hmong genocide being committed by the communist Lao government as a result of the US pullout from the Vietnam War. Even after guiding his family safely to a refugee camp in Thailand, Blia Chue still made it his duty to return to Laos and aid his comrades as well as escort other families to refuge in Thailand. Twelve years later in 1992, Blia Chue relocated his family to the USA seeking political asylum and a chance to build a better life. He finally settled in Milwaukee, WI and worked continuously to support his growing family while serving as a clan leader for multiple years. He worked as a machine operator for General Automotive in Franklin, WI for 15 years before retiring.
Blia Chue Vang leaves behind his wife, their ten children, five son/daughter-in-laws, twenty-one grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by four younger siblings and many nieces and nephews. Beyond extended family, our father was a community leader and his passing leaves a large void upon the Hmong community.
Our father’s funeral will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 8am-Midnight and Sunday, October 25th for 24 hours at the Good Hope Center on 7323 N 76th St Milwaukee, WI 53323.
Because we are in the middle of a pandemic, along with rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, planning our father’s funeral has been difficult. With emergency orders emerging to protect public health, the funeral dates, duration hours, and guest capacity are subject to change. With that being said, we understand if you and your family are not able to attend this event. We have set up this fundraiser for family and friends that want to donate in support of our family. All proceedings will go toward funeral and burial expenses.
We are incredibly sad that there are those who will not be able to pay their last respects to our father, but we are also overjoyed in the love and support that has come our way. In this difficult time for our family, we are comforted in knowing that our father touched many lives while he was alive. His humbleness, friendliness, generosity, and infectious smile will be missed by all.
Do not hesitate to reach out to me and my family. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Stay safe and take care,
Amy Vang and the Vang Family
My mom Zoua with my dad Blia Chue during their Laos trip on January 2020.
Sergeant Blia Chue Vang, a Hmong-Lao American veteran, served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1975 in the Guerilla Specialist Unit for the United States Army. He was born on April 19th, 1950 to Xiong Mee Yang and Chong Ge Vang in the village of Xaikai, province of Luang Prabang, Laos. In 1973, Blia Chue married our mother, Zoua Vue. As the oldest child, Blia Chue was a natural born leader, loved all his younger siblings very much, and always put his community before himself. As a soldier, he was brave, loyal, and completed his missions with honor during the Vietnam War. In 1980, Blia Chue, his wife, and their then two children, along with extended family, fled to Thailand to escape the Hmong genocide being committed by the communist Lao government as a result of the US pullout from the Vietnam War. Even after guiding his family safely to a refugee camp in Thailand, Blia Chue still made it his duty to return to Laos and aid his comrades as well as escort other families to refuge in Thailand. Twelve years later in 1992, Blia Chue relocated his family to the USA seeking political asylum and a chance to build a better life. He finally settled in Milwaukee, WI and worked continuously to support his growing family while serving as a clan leader for multiple years. He worked as a machine operator for General Automotive in Franklin, WI for 15 years before retiring.
Blia Chue Vang leaves behind his wife, their ten children, five son/daughter-in-laws, twenty-one grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by four younger siblings and many nieces and nephews. Beyond extended family, our father was a community leader and his passing leaves a large void upon the Hmong community.
Our father’s funeral will be held on Saturday, October 24th from 8am-Midnight and Sunday, October 25th for 24 hours at the Good Hope Center on 7323 N 76th St Milwaukee, WI 53323.
Because we are in the middle of a pandemic, along with rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, planning our father’s funeral has been difficult. With emergency orders emerging to protect public health, the funeral dates, duration hours, and guest capacity are subject to change. With that being said, we understand if you and your family are not able to attend this event. We have set up this fundraiser for family and friends that want to donate in support of our family. All proceedings will go toward funeral and burial expenses.
We are incredibly sad that there are those who will not be able to pay their last respects to our father, but we are also overjoyed in the love and support that has come our way. In this difficult time for our family, we are comforted in knowing that our father touched many lives while he was alive. His humbleness, friendliness, generosity, and infectious smile will be missed by all.
Do not hesitate to reach out to me and my family. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Stay safe and take care,
Amy Vang and the Vang Family
My mom Zoua with my dad Blia Chue during their Laos trip on January 2020.Organizer
Amy Vang
Organizer
Milwaukee, WI