Bounsouane "Houna" Vongladeth, 51 of Leslie passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 in St. Louis.

He was born November 5, 1960 in Sauannakhet, Laos. On November 12, 1983 he was united in marriage to Clarissa "Chris" Turner.

He enjoyed green house gardening, fishing, camping and anything outdoors. He loved his family very much and will be missed.

Mr.Vongladeth was preceded in death by his parents, Pheng and Ket Vongladeth and his wife Clarissa "Chris" Vongladeth and grandson Christopher Vongladeth.

He is survived by three sons, Virgil Vongladeth of Gray Summit, Mavin Vongladeth and fiancé Tanya Mesey of Leslie and Jerald Vongladeth of Owensville; one daughter, Laura Vongladeth of Jefferson City; three grandchildren, Mystic Vongladeth, Alexander Vongladeth and Damien Vongladeth; brothers; sisters; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.