Hompheng was born in Baan Na Thia Laos on December 6, 1940, to the late Kham and Tha Phimthasak. After graduation he enlisted in the Lao National Army and moved up the ranks to Captain. He met the love of his life Phay while stationed in Kenthao. They married after 1 month of courtship in her hometown in August of 1962.
He immigrated to the US with his family in 1980 seeking a better life for his wife and 6 children. He attended Milwaukee Area Technical College during the day and worked nights as an inspector at Aluminum Casting & Engineering. He became a United States citizen in 1989. Seeking more opportunity, he moved his large family to Zeeland Michigan and worked at Sligh Clock Company and Bil Mar Foods before retiring in 2005.
A devoted buddhist, he was instrumental in establishing both the Lao Buddhist Temple of Milwaukee and Holland. He served as president for 2 years and was a loyal part of the community. He loved to be outdoors fishing, hunting, gardening, or foraging for honey mushrooms with his friends and family.
Hompheng is survived by his wife Phay, his brother Bounhome (Maly) in West Allis, his sister Boung in Laos, his brother-in-law Houmphane (Seangthong) in West Allis, his children: Souvannaseng Mark (Noi), Watsana Sandy (Vahn) Louangchandavong, Inpaeng Joey, Wanprada Debbie (Brian) Fowler, Toulee Kathy (Chad) Shaft, Loupbee Robin (Shawn) Currier; his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Lao Buddhist Temple, 5582 112th Ave., Holland MI 49424. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm, Friday, Oct. 16, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland MI 49423.
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