Khetsamone "Kate" Kounnavong, 57

Khetsamone “Kate” Kounnavong was born September 4,1967 in Vientiane, Laos to Bounsam and Bounpheng Sisavanh. She and her family fled Laos for Thailand in 1977.

Kate and her family lived in a refugee camp in Nong Kai, Thailand from 1977-1979 until they were sponsored by Vernon and Maria Yost to come to America in April 19, 1979.

Kate grew up at 6102 S 42nd Street in Omaha. She attended Central High School and met the Love of her Life, Pat Kounnavong, during her senior year.

In 1985, Kate Sisavanh married her husband Pat. On October 30, 1987 they gave birth to their amazing first born daughter, Jennifer. On January 16, 2000 they welcomed their son, Patrick. They raised their beautiful family in Omaha where she leaves family, siblings and many friends, along with many loving relationships across the world. She will be remembered for her unwavering love and deep commitment to her family and community. May she find comfort in heaven as she will be greatly missed by all.