Neng Yia, son of Vam Thoj Yaj and Txiab Xyooj was born in the province of Houaphanh, Laos in 1945. He is their fourth child out of ten children. He lived a simple life with his family until 1964 when he became a soldier in the Secret Wars of Laos. He served until 1975 achieving the rank of Lieutenant.

In 1980 he and his family emigrated to America in hopes of a better life and future. He first landed in Ill. before moving to Wis. for a short period and then settling in Mass. to raise his family before finally retiring and living out his dream life in Mo.

He is survived by his wife Zoua Hang-Yang, four sons Fue (See Moua) Pheng (Heather Lee), Toua (Yolai Lee), Yeeleng, and five daughters Lia (Ntsuab Npis Lor), Tiya (Harry Vue), Dia (Phia Vang), Mee (Zoo Tseej Vue), and May (Txwj Vaaj Her) along with countless grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services will be held from 8:00 AM until 11:00 PM Saturday, August 17, 2024 and from 8:00 AM Sunday, August 18, 2024 until 9:00 AM Monday, August 19, 2024 at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial will be at 10:00 AM Monday, August 19, 2024 at Lake Park Memorial Gardens in Shell Knob, Mo.

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