Pa Chong Xiong, 62, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at All About Life Rehab Center.

He was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Laos, the son of Chia Pao and Mai Vang Xiong.

Survivors include his wife, Chao; nine sons: Cha (Mong) of Madison, Yia (Mai), Teng (KoNeng), Tou (Xue), Nhia, PaoGe, Pao Choua (Mina), Ger and Kou, all of Fond du Lac; six daughters: Mai Kou, Mai Yeng, Betty, Nancy, Nhou and Tina Xiong; three brothers: VaKai, WaMeng and Chong Chue; many grandchildren; and many other relatives; and friends.