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Charnchai Alex Aroonchai, 27, died Dec. 24, 2007. Aroonchai was born March 27, 1980 in Ubonratchathani, Thailand.
Aroonchai was a hard worker. He loved his daughters very deeply. He was known for his outgoing nature and vibrant personality. Aroonchai was very generous. He always had a listening ear for those around him.
He graduated in 1997 from the Alaska Youth Academy on Fort Richardson. He worked as a general laborer for Providence Hospital. He also worked at the Native Hospital in Anchorage. He loved football and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Aroonchai battled inner demons but he knew that Jesus died for him.
He made a profession of faith in the summer of 2007. He desired to grow in his walk with the Lord. He is in God’s hands today.
Aroonchai is survived by his mother Somkit Thongson, and his father Roger Lint; daughters Kaitlyn and Hope Salee, and Maleena and Vanessa Aroonchai; his sister Orapin Aroonchai; and his aunt Pensri Jenkins.
Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 at Faith Bible Fellowship in Big Lake. Pastor Ethan Hansen and Pastor Darren Wiebe will officiate.
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25).