Honoring ShueFuab Xiong's Memory

Update 1/26/2025

Dear Family, Friends, and Volunteers,

We would like to extend an invitation to all of our family, friends, and the volunteers who helped in the search for him, even if you may not have personally known ShueFuab or our family. Your kindness and support have meant so much to us, and we would be honored to have you join us in remembering him. We will be honoring the life of ShueFuab Xiong with a traditional Hmong funeral.

ShueFuab was a devoted son, brother, and friend who cherished his family and those around him. A passionate gamer, talented cook, handyman, collector, and reseller, he embraced life with enthusiasm and generosity. Above all, he had a generous heart, always willing to lend a helping hand and put others before himself.

Whether at family gatherings or in everyday moments, ShueFuab was always present offering his support, kindness, and unwavering dedication. His warmth and selflessness touched many lives, and his legacy of love and generosity will never be forgotten.

Please join us as we come together to celebrate his life, honor his memory, and share the stories that made him so special.

Service Details:

Location: Legacy Funeral Home (East Chapel)

255 Eaton St, St Paul, MN 55107

Dates: March 8-10

Burial Service: March 10

Please note: Legacy Funeral Home has two separate sides. The memorial service for ShueFuab Xiong will be held in the East Chapel.

For those unfamiliar with Hmong funerals and traditions, we have included an educational link to help provide context:

https://religionsmn.carleton.edu/exhibits/show/hmong-religiosity/hmong-rituals-birth-marriage-d/hmong-traditional-funerals

Additionally, if you would like to contribute financially to support our efforts, you can do so through the GoFundMe link here:

https://gofund.me/b12ba6bd

Thank you for your love and support during this time.

With gratitude,

The Xiong Family

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Latest Update 1/22/2025

We, the Xiong Family, are devastated to share the heartbreaking news of the loss of our beloved Shue Fuab Xiong. Shue was a cherished son, brother, and friend who brought so much love and joy into our lives. He may have been battling a mental health crisis, and despite all our hopes and efforts, we lost him. Our hearts are shattered, and the pain is immeasurable.

Family and friends meant everything to Shue. He was always the first to offer a helping hand, whether it was moving, fixing something, or assisting with an event. He had a way of checking in on you, making sure you were okay, and pouring love into everything he did. His kindness, thoughtfulness, and dedication to others were unparalleled, and his loss leaves a void that can never be filled.

In the Hmong culture, funerals are deeply significant, lasting three days and involving important ceremonies and meals that honor the deceased and bring the community together. These events require extensive preparation and resources to ensure they are done properly.

If you would like to support us during this time, we are providing an option for financial contributions towards Shue’s funeral services. Alternatively, sharing this event with others would mean the world to us. Your kindness, whether through contributions or sharing, will help us honor Shue in the way he truly deserves.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, love, and compassion during this incredibly difficult time.

Funds will be used towards Shue Xiong's funeral services, any leftover will be donated to a charity that aids missing persons and their families. We will carefully select a charity to ensure the funds have the greatest impact and will announce our choice to all donors.

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We are reaching out with heavy hearts and unwavering hope as we search for our beloved brother, Shue Xiong, who has gone missing since 1/14/2025. Shue is more than just a brother to us, he is the glue that holds our family together, the one who always puts others before himself, and the first to offer a helping hand when anyone is in need.

Shue is the most thoughtful, kind, and selfless person we know. His steadfast commitment to family and community has always been evident. Whether it was repairing a neighbor's car, helping a friend move, or simply being present when someone needed support, Shue has always been the one to show up. Now, it’s our turn to show up for him.

Our family is heartbroken by his disappearance, and each moment without him feels like an eternity. We are doing everything in our power to bring him home safely

Our goal is to raise funds to support the search efforts for Shue Xiong. The funds will be allocated to the following needs:

In the event that the reward goes unclaimed or there are remaining funds, they will be directed toward potential funeral expenses, should they be necessary, or donated to a charity that aids missing persons and their families. We will carefully select a charity to ensure the funds have the greatest impact and will announce our choice to all donors.