Obituary of Manivanh Sengphilom

Manivanh Sengphilom, age 87 of Orange, beloved wife of the late Noy Sengphilom, died peacefully on January 16, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Attapeu, Laos on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Mr. Phiaveuth Ngolnavichit and the late Mrs. Xiene Inthavong Ngolnavichit, a granddaughter of the late “Anya Luang” Youn Ngolnavichit. Mrs. Sengphilom was a homemaker and served as a Benefit Officer in the Laotian Army. She immigrated to the United States in 1980, first settling in Philadelphia, PA before relocating to Connecticut in 1983. Mrs. Sengphilom enjoyed cooking traditional Laotian dishes for her family, gardening and sewing. She is survived by her devoted children, Mrs. Devone “Lonh” (Mr. Vonevisith) Chanla of Orange, CT, Mrs. Patricia “Phet” (Mr. David) Olson of Shelton, CT, Mr. Ge Sengphilom of Naugatuck, CT, Mr. Bounkham “Aie” (Mrs. Ratda) Sengphilom of Seymour, CT, Mrs. Manisamone (Mr. Phai) Homsombat of Laos, and Mrs. Manisakhone (Mr. Thone) Xaipasert of Laos; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Khampaseut Ngolnavichit. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 9:00 AM in the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Cremation will directly follow in Oak Grove Crematory, (Direct Access) 760 First Avenue, West Haven at 11:30 AM. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2020, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.