Sao Kou Vang, 69 of Newton died Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at his residence. Born August 3, 1943 in Laos, he was the son of Ka Neng Vang and Jou Lee Vang. Including his wife, Tseur Her of the home; ten children and numerous relatives survive him. The Hmong funeral will begin 8:00 a.m. , Friday, August 16, 2013 and conclude Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Jenkins Funeral Home, Pavilion and Startown Gathering Center in Newton. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Vang family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home, Pavilion and Startown Gathering Center in Newton-#828-464-1555.