Our family is sad to announce the passing of a beloved husband and grandfather- Sophath Yao. Mr. Yao passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2023 @ 2:05pm. He leaves behind his wife,Yan Yos, sister Peou Bolanos and his five children- daughter, Sophany Yao & son-in-law, Titou Kim and three grandchildren, daughter, Sophana Bun & son-in-law, Michael Bun and four grandchildren, son, Kosal Yao & Solida Than and five grandchildren, son Sopheak Yao & Sameth Roeurm and one granddaughter, son David Yao and daughter-in-law Trang Le and three grandchildren.

Sophath was born in Battambang, Cambodia. Before meeting his spouse, he served in the Cambodian Army from 1967 through 1979. In 1970, he married his current wife of 53 years, Yan Yos in Battambang, Cambodia. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and loves to chance his luck in scratch tickets which he receives every year on his birthday and during any holiday gathering. He loves his sweet desserts like sweet mangos, logans, and condensed milk. It will not be strange to hear him sneaking such items and enjoying it all by himself while his family is sleeping. He is survived by his wife, 5 children, 5 son and daughter-in-law, and 16 grandchildren and a younger sister.

We cordially invite all family, friends and colleagues to his Funeral Viewing on Sunday, May 21, 2023 between 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. His viewing will be held at Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301. Light refreshments will be provided.

The family will be holding a traditional farewell ceremony, 7 Day Passing Ceremony, at their home on Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 9:00 AM. Please come and join us for the traditional monk chanting. Followed by family & friends gathering afterwards.

For any interested parties who would like to make a monetary donation in the form of a personal check, please make checks out to: Sophany Yao. Checks can be mailed to 8 Dana Place, Brockton, MA 02302.

For further questions, please contact Sophany Yao, cell: 781-816-3285 or Kosal Yao, cell: 774-257-7087. The family sincerely, 'Thank You', for your attendance and condolences.

Just a little personal message from all of us:

● Yan (Wife): I hope you are now at peace, my dear husband. If we are blessed to meet again, I will see you in our next life.

● Sophany (Daughter): I love you, Dad.

● Sophana (Daughter):You are such a humble person, kind and loving and a devoted person with such a generous heart.You are a true warrior and you are the rock of the family. You are at peace now. May your soul rest in paradise.

● Michael (Son-in-Law): rest in peace. You will be missed.

● Kosal (Son): Dad,you are a true soldier, To Battle the way you did for over 20+ years is second to None in my eyes, I can only hope I was a good Son and a good person in your eyes and I can only hope you are at peace and at a better place than here. Love you Always.

● Solida (Daughter-in-Law): I hope you are now in a safe place.

● Sopheak (Son): Thank you for being a blessing in my life. I am with you always.

● David (Son): I love you always.

● Trang (Daughter) : I will miss you, Pa.I will cook more good food for you when I meet you up there again.