Funeral Schedule - Mr. Peter Khoy Saukam
Funeral Schedule
Mr. Peter Khoy Saukam
Friends and relatives,With a heavy heart, I am sad to communicate the death of Mr... Peter Khoy Saukam, who passed on Friday November 14, 2008 due to natural causes. He was 94 years old and a beloved member of the Cambodian community. Father and grandfather figure to many, he touched many lives and will continue to do so through his legacy. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Funeral services will take place November 20-22, 2008. The details are provided as below.
Regards,
Yukluy Sar (North California - Bay Area)
Mr. Saukam was born in Cambodia on February 2, 1915 to the parents of Kam Siv and Uy Sinn Loeung. When Mr. Saukam was 25 years old, he enlisted in the Royal Khmer Army. Mr. Saukam served in the Cambodian Military for 35 years. In 1953, Mr. Saukam achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel, and then went on to become Lt. General. Mr. Saukam served as President of the Senate of the Khmer Republic in 1972. From April 1 to April 12, 1975, Mr. Saukam served as acting President of the Khmer Republic.
In 1975, Mr. Saukam moved his family to the United States, where he originally settled in Houston, Texas. Then, in 1984, he moved to Stockton where he has resided for the past 24 years.
Mr. Saukam is survived by his children Bopharin Saukam of France, Vanan Saukam, Vanchan Saukam, and Vanrith Saukam all of Houston, Texas, Sophala Saukam of France, and Bophasy Saukam of Stockton. Mr. Saukam is also survived by 21 grandchildren, three of whom live in Stockton, Sytana Dany Khloth, Bonaka Dean Khloth and Boramy Tina Khloth. Mr. Saukam is preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Vom Tep Saukam, his son Vanroeun Saukam, his daughter-in-laws Chantharin Saukam and Bunthoeun Saukam, his parents Kam Siv and Uy Sinn Loeung, and 2 siblings.
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Mr. Peter Khoy Saukam
Funeral Schedule
11/20/08 - 11/22/08
Funeral Schedule
11/20/08 - 11/22/08
Thursday 11/20/08
10:00 AM Visitation at Warren Wallace Funeral Home at 520 N. Sutter St to 3:00 PM Stockton, CA 95202 – Tel (209) 466-6993
3:00-3:30 PM Mr. Saukam is taken to Wat Dharmawararam Cambodian Temple at 3732 E. Carpenter Rd – Stockton, CA 95205 at (209) 943-2883
4:00 PM Buddhist Ceremony at the Cambodian Temple
Friday 11/21/08
7:30-8:30 AM Buddhist monks prepare Dany and Dino for monkhood for that day
9:00 AM to Noon Buddhist Ceremony at the Cambodian Temple followed by lunch offering to the Buddhist monks, and then followed by lunch buffet for friends and family
1:00 PM Escorted funeral procession from the Cambodian Temple to Lodi Memorial Park & Cemetery at 5750 E. Pine St – Lodi, CA 95240 Tel (209) 333-7171
1:30 PM Witness Cremation at Lodi Memorial Park & Cemetery
4:00 PM Buddhist Ceremony at the Cambodian Temple
Saturday 11/22/08
9:00 AM to Noon Buddhist Ceremony at the Cambodian Temple followed by lunch offering to the Buddhist monks, and then followed by lunch buffet for friends and family
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