Koun Phothiraj

Published 12:00 am Sunday, February 20, 2022

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Koun Phothiraj, 82, on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. at David Funeral Home of New Iberia.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, and resume on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from noon until time of service.

A native of Savannaket, Laos and resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Phothiraj passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at her home. She was a devout Buddhist and visited the Temple often. She enjoyed tending to her garden and adored the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Lado Phothiraj of Fresno, California; grandchildren Angel Phakonekham, Andy and Katie Phothiraj, Thongxay Rattanaxay and Honda Phothirath; and her sister Khumpun Hembut of Thailand.

She was preceded in death by her husband Syio Phothiraj; parents Sing and Thongkham Sermsap; and her brothers and sisters.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Lado Phothiraj, Angel Phakonekham, Andy Phothiraj, Thongxay Rattanaxay, Honda Phothirath, Mixay Pathammavong and Chris Davis.

The family would like to thank Concepts of Care Home Health and Traditions Hospice for their care and compassion.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org.

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St., 337-369-6336, is in charge of the arrangements.