May Phetvixay

Obituary May Phetvixay, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She was born January 1st, 1947, in Laos, to Khamphone Phakonekham and Dine Phetvixay (farmer). May was always very independent and determined. She could accomplish anything she set her mind to do. She would go to the ends of the Earth for those she held dearest to her heart. Starting at a young age, she would rise before the rooster crows. She walked miles to collect water for her family and prepped the kitchen to make meals for her whole family. In 1984, she did not hesitate to leave her homeland country of Laos, she spent time in refugee camps in Thailand and then Philippines. In the summer of 1987, her dreams finally came true to reach America with her children in order to give them a better life. May spent her days raising and nurturing her family. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking. The presence of her family is what she cherished most. Devoted mother to: Chanh Phetvixay, Bouasy (Somboun) Sisavangone, Khan (Bounthay) Phetvixay, Tieng Phetvixay, Hieng (Vieng) Phetvixay, Noy Phetvixay, Mary Luangsaysongkham Loving grandmother to: Sun (Ed) Burhop, Sunny Sisavangone, Jimmy Sisavangone, Vinnie Sisavangone, Karianna Phetvixay, Kayla Phetvixay, Aaliyah Phetvixay, Adoring Great Grandmother to: Matthew Pathammavong, Andre Pathammavong, Edgar William Burhop, Fredrick James Burhop, Akina Kawamitsu, Yukina Kawamitsu, Akira Kawamitsu, Nevaeh Sisavangone. Aunt to many other nieces and nephews who will all miss her. Sister to Pha Phetvixay, Phang Phetvixay and Chanh Phetvixay. Funeral Service will be held at Max. A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel 9:00am to 12:00pm. The address is: 4747 S. 60th St. Milwaukee, WI, 53220.