Bal Bahadur Rai, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of memories that will never be forgotten.

Born on January 1, 1953 in Melay Chirang, Bhutan, he left the country in the early 1990s and lived 21 years in Pathri Morang Sanichare refugee camp in Nepal. He was eldest son of Khadga Bahadur Rai and Ran Maya Rai. He built a life centered around family, loyalty, and compassion. What he treasured most was being a father, grandfather, husband, brother.

Those who knew him will remember his generous heart/steady guidance/strong work. He taught the people around him the importance of being supportive and kind hearted and his influence will continue to live on through everyone who loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Dhan Maya Rai; son, Aita Sing Rai; and daughters, Suk Maya Rai, Nar Maya Rai, Yashoda Rai, and Dina Rai; grandsons, Ishaan Rai, Leo Dukhun, and Aahan Rai; granddaughters, Liza Dukhun, Lina Dukhun, Neharika Rai and Aashi Rai; daughter-in-law, Amrita Rai Subba; and son-in-law, Kam Rai, Suk Dukhun

Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful for the time we had with him and for the love he gave so freely. We will miss his voice, his stories, and the comfort of simply knowing Papa was there.

A service will be 10-12pm on Thursday May 14, 2026 at Fern Creek Funeral Home with burial in Penn Run Memorial Park.

Forever loved. Forever remembered.