William Touane Bouddhara

William Touane Bouddhara, 89, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024.  He was born June 2, 1934 to Boud and Da Bouddhara in Saravanh, Laos.  

William served as a Colonel in the Elite Paratrooper Batallions of the Royal Lao Army Airborne and fought in many wars until the downfall of his country. He migrated to America in 1976 where he built the foundation for a better life for his family. When he was not spending time with his family, he was found gardening or enjoying desserts while watching some type of sporting event.

He was preceded in death by his son, Khetsana. William is survived by his wife, Sirina Catherine; children, Phoukhankeo, Amphanh, Amphone, and spouse, Lakeo, James and spouse, Mina, Julie and spouse Tiengkhan, Mike and spouse, Melony, Stephanie and spouse, Steven, Jonathon, and Johnnie and spouse, Korie; and sisters, Ouneheaune Phimmachack and Bounhom Phanyoraj. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, siblings, and grandchildren, Amanda, AJ, Kristina, Kayla, Boi, Pearly, Tiffany, Katie, Princella, Rich, Alex, Michael, MacKenzie, Amanda, Hana, Oliver, Austin, Sophia, Braydn, Sydney, Bella, Emily, Ashley, Jack, Dawson, and many other great grandkids. He has a myriad of beloved family members and friends who will keep his memory alive in their hearts. 

Visitation: Thursday, March 28, 2024 and Friday, March 29, 2024, from 2 to 5 pm.  
Traditional Buddhist Service: 1 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2024.
All will be located at Reflection Pointe Funeral & Cremation Services, 3201 South Webb Road Wichita, Kansas 67210.