Phet 'Airnoy' Syakhasone

Phet Syakhasone, 58, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. He was born October 25, 1965 in Savannaket, Laos. 

Phet, known for his unique, fun sense of humor and love of family, soccer, food, and travel.  He brings smiles and laughter anywhere he goes.

He served in the Army Reserve, followed by becoming a service technician specializing in home appliances.  From there, he joined the City of Wichita, where he worked for the last 20 years.  With the City of Wichita, he especially enjoyed and cherished the relationships he built there and the work he did.  He loved to cook, eat, and share a meal; often indulging and sharing his favorites like papaya salad, sticky rice, and ribeye steaks.  In addition to his love of food, there was...SOCCER!  He had such a passion for soccer and enjoyed watching, playing, coaching, and talking about the sport.  Some of his fondest memories are on and around the soccer field.

He also enjoyed and appreciated music! Particularly 80s rock. From Scorpions to Celine Dion, to Wham!, Phet had a well rounded appreciation, love and respect of all music. Traveling was another passion of his; he was always ready for the next adventure, but the beach and cruise ships really had his heart.  He embraced and found his happy place on a cruise ship and beach with the incredible travel family he's made.

 His family was his world.  He was an adoring and attentive husband to his wife, Sherry, of 38 years; the love of his life. A caring, loving, dad/father-in-law to his daughter and son-in-law.  One of his most favorite titles is proud Papa to his two grandsons, Jake and Jensen.  He truly was the most special, doting Papa to his boys; he was their very best friend.  He loved and adored his parents, siblings, niece's/nephews.  Family was always first to him.  He always made sure everyone around him felt happy and loved.  He always said, 'take care of each other'.  We always will.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Boumy Syakhasone; and brother, Sam Syakhasone. Mother-in-law; Maria Schmidt Cousin; Danny Syakhasone Nephew; Welly Syakhasone

Phet is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Tiffany (Trevor) Freeman; grandsons, Jake and Jensen Freeman; father, Khamsy (Phoumy) Syakhasone; and siblings, Jane (Aire) Volavong, Cindy (Steve) Vilaysing, Michael (Whitney) Syakhasone and Melissa Syakhasone. *Nieces; Vanessa Chavez, Celena Vilaysing, Melody Volavong  *Nephews;  Tyler Volavong, Brandon Volavong, Loren Syakhasone, Sonny Syakhasone, Ty Vilaysing *Father-in-Law; Donald Schmidt

Visitation: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 3 to 6 pm (w/ monks blessing 4-5pm). Traditional Buddhist Service: 1 pm, Friday, October 11, 2024, all at Reflection Pointe Funeral & Cremation Services, 3201 S. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67210.