In loving memory of Soulieng Bouabane who passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25th, 2016 at Scarborough, General Hospital in a room filled with her loved ones.

Soulieng was born in Saravanh, Laos on August 18, 1953 to Khau Leng Hong and Chanti Bouabane. She escaped Laos as a refugee along with her husband and two daughters, and was sponsored by seven loving families to Belleville, Ontario, Canada. In Belleville, she gave birth to a third child, a son, which gave her a sense of belonging as a Canadian citizen. Soulieng established herself as a successful seamstress, sought after by many to make designer drapery. In 2000, she moved to Toronto to be closer to her children and to take care of her first granddaughter… followed by five more grandchildren.

Soulieng was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing the fruits of her labour with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, a good laugh, and sharing special moments with her family.

In 2005, Soulieng was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which is a disease that affects many individuals in her family.

Soulieng was a mother, grandmother, wife, sister, auntie and friend to many. She is survived by her children Mathmany, Sengmany and Samuel, and her loving grandchildren, Elisabeth, Isabelle, Ethan, Alex, Evan and Alyssa.