Bounma Pradachith, 88

LACONIA — Bounma Pradachith, 88, of Union Avenue, passed away on Aug. 10, 2026, at the Jack Byrne Center, Lebanon.

Bounma was born on March 15, 1938, in Na uong, Vientiane, Laos, the son of the late Bounkong Pradachith and Suda Pradachith.

He was employed at Marino for many years. He loved the simple things in life. He would fish anywhere and everywhere he could cast a line. Gardening was another one of his passions. Family, friends and neighbors benefited from his love of growing fruits and vegetables. Going to casinos and to local sporting events, as well as supporting his son’s coaching endeavors, was something he looked forward to attending, and meant everything to his family. He loved helping others and supporting his family. He was always there for the people that he loved.

He is survived by his wife Boualome Vongphachanh, son Panthavy Pradachith of Laconia, and his daughter Pam Pradachith-Demler, of New York.

Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, on Sunday, Aug. 16, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, in the Carriage House at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the family for funeral expenses through the Zelle app to panthavy@gmail.com.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.