It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Xay Luang-Asa surrounded by the love of his family on November 8th, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital, at the age of 75.

Beloved husband of Khoon (Lee) for 52 years. Loving father of Mee & Meuay. Loved grandfather of Emma, Lily & Cara. Dear brother of Phanh Sourang (Sister, Calgary, AB, CA), Somsack Phongprasnsak (Brother, Seattle WA, USA), Bounthavy Nachapassack (Brother, Nice, France), Boonyong Phongprasansak (Sister, Paris, France). Predeceased by Tang Chun (Father), Lang Sounrang (Mother), YueYing Chen (Sister, Paris, France) & YueQing Chen (Sister, Nice, France)

Xay came to Canada from Pakse Laos, with his young family of four, landing in Montreal and days later setting in Hamilton, in January 1980. He worked at St. Joseph's Healthcare and after 34 years of service he retired in 2014.

A special thank you to the staff at Hamilton General Hospital & St. Peter’s Hospital for their compassion during a difficult time.

Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road East, on Friday, November 14 from 5-8 pm. Funeral Service in the Bay Gardens Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10 am. Cremation to follow at Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery.