ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: SEREEBUTRA, CHAI 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Monday, February 10th 2014

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SEREEBUTRA, CHAI 
(April 6, 1931 - February 10, 2014)

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On February 10th 2014 at the age of 82, proud servant, husband, father & grandfather - Dr. Chai Sereebutra passed away peacefully at his home in Covington, LA. 
He was born the youngest of eight children to Chur Seributra and Chiam Hanesavat, both of Bangkok, Thailand.

He is survived by his wife Connie Melancon Sereebutra of Covington, LA and their three children and eight grandchildren: Theo Sereebutra, his wife Julie, and their two children Noah and Phoebe from Atlanta, GA; Charles Sereebutra, his wife Cindy, and their four children Will, Alex, Mary and Charlie from Chattanooga, TN; and Dr. Paula Sereebutra Seal, her husband Britt, and their two children Madeleine and Evan of New Orleans, LA.

Dr. Sereebutra graduated from medical school in Thailand and subsequently, moved to Houston, TX where he was to complete his training and meet his wife Connie. Dr. Sereebutra practiced medicine in Apalachicola, FL for most if his career. He retired at the age of 72 in Covington, LA. He was always selfless in his care for others. 
Chai was a devoted husband for 45 years, then a proud father, and a doting grandfather. His other passions included boxing, billiards, and playing the lottery.

Family & friends are welcome to join Chai's immediate family for a viewing on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home (2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433) from 6-9:00 PM.

A funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 14th at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Visitation will begin Friday at 9:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wat Wimuttayaram Temple (1601 Stanton Road, New Orleans, LA

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