Thoeuth Sin

Thoeuth Sin passed away on November 22nd, Thanksgiving Day, after a strong battle with stage four Melanoma cancer. She was surrounded by her sons, daughter-in-laws, sister, and friends. Thoeuth was widely known in the community as “Mama Eng”, and was a strong and independent mother and role model to her seven young boys. She left them with the quote “As a mother who lost her husband early in the boys’ childhood, all I wanted in life was for my boys to be successful and be good people”. Now all of her boys can say “Yes mom, you did it- because of your teachings we have helped make your wish come true.” Thoeuth was born in Cambodia on October 5th, 1958. In 1983 Thoeuth, her husband, and two young sons came to the United States escaping the Khmer Rouge in search for a better life for their family. In December of 1992, the family established their roots in Yreka, where she raised her seven boys. Thoeuth was known to many as the mother of Kep, Voeuth, Tha, Syna, Sineth, Vannarith, and Sarome. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially grandchildren. Thoeuth could be found fishing any day of the week; this was one of her greatest passions along with cooking and was known for her famous egg rolls, fried rice, and so many other traditional dishes. She will always be remembered for these things along with her gentle smile, big, long hugs and her love and devotion to her family. On December 21, 2011, Thoeuth made yet another dream come true and obtained her United States Citizenship which allowed her to return to Cambodia and see family she had not seen in over three decades. In July 2018, Thoeuth was diagnosed with stage four melanoma cancer. She fought hard and continued to love and care for all those around her, but the aggressive cancer took its toll and Hospice helped make her final days comfortable. We are all so thankful for her generosity and love that has spread throughout the community at large. Thoeuth is preceded in death by her husband Lonh Eng. She leaves behind her sister, Ban Sin; her late partner in life, James Gravelle; her sons and daughter-in-laws, Kep and Amy, Voeuth and Phiavy, Tha and Makayla, Syna and Alexis, Sineth and Jessica, Vannarith and Erika, and Sarome; Meur Rath, whom she considered her son, his children Isaiah and Taylani Rath and her grandchildren, Sovonn, Soriya, Kyliann, Sophie, Keo, Aubree, Elliott, and an expectant baby boy. Open viewing and celebration of life honoring Thoeuth will be held at Girdner Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 1, 2018 starting at 12:00 Noon. All friends and family are welcome.

Thoeuth Sin

October 5, 1958 - November 22, 2018