Somchay Le Thoummaraj

Somchay Thoummaraj Loving Wife and Mother LOWELL—Somchay Le Thoummaraj, 50, a resident of the Highlands neighborhood, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer. Somchay was born in Saka, Laos on September 12, 1960, a daughter of the late Liep Sayavong and Dang Thy. She completed her education in Laos and moved to Canada in 1980. Somchay later moved to Lowell in 1997, where she has lived for the past 14 years. She worked in the field of Electronics as an assembler and quality assurance inspector. Somchay was actively involved in her community. She contributed her time, talent, and culture to the Lowell Folk Festival and the South East Asian Water Festival for many years. Somchay had cancer on and off for 9 years. Regardless of the difficult times she had to endure, she always stayed positive, smiled, and laughed with others to put everyone at ease. Even after her chemotherapy and other various treatments, she would still devote herself to the Wat Lao Temple and volunteer work within her community. She lived life to the fullest and embraced her whole being to Buddhism. She loved her two children whole heartedly and always motivated them and made sure they had their head on their shoulders. Somchay loved to play dress up with her daughter and loved taking pictures. She enjoyed cooking and would always find different recipes to make and share. Somchay loved to travel. She would also never miss the chance to explore yard sales in surrounding towns to find hidden treasures, especially her favorite Corelle kitchen ware, of which she had a huge collection. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and her loving heart. She loved her two children very much, and supported her daughter and son in everything they did. She devoted her mind, body and soul to Buddhism and was a devoted volunteer and member of the Wat Lao Mixayaram of New England on a daily basis. Somchay also supported various community based charities, including the Salvation Army. Somchay loved dancing and music, especially Celine Dion, Shania Twain, The Beatles, and music of the 1980’s and 1990’s. She also enjoyed karaoke and Tai shows on television. If you knew Somchay, you would always find her smiling and making people laugh. Somchay is survived by her husband, Christopher Thoummaraj of Lowell; her daughter, Barbara Anna Le and son, Brian Joe Le, both of Lowell. Somchay is also survived by three brothers and many family members in Laos. FUNERAL NOTICE Thoummaraj—In Boston, May 7, 2011. Somchay Le Thoummaraj, age 50, a Lowell Highlands resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on FRIDAY from 4 until 8 P.M. Somchay’s Funeral will begin on SATURDAY MORNING at 7:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Buddhist Services will take place until 9 A.M. Her Funeral will then process to Linwood Crematory, 41 John Ward Ave., Haverhill, MA for Cremation Services at 10 A.M. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com

Somchay Le Thoummaraj

September 12, 1960 - May 7, 2011