BKROA Branch Michigan Bhutanese Kirawa

04/08/2026

Grand Ubhauli Sakela !!!

Sewa, Namaskar ! 🙏

BKROA - Yayokkha America, like every year, this year too, to celebrate the Central Level Ubhauli Sakela, Sakewa, Sakenaan event with grandeur at its branch in Baltimore, Maryland. The various branches of BKROA will be present at the Sakela Ubhauli program. Sakela Sili Competition will be the main attraction of the event. Central Committee and the host branch Maryland cordially invite you all to join us and make it successful event.

We are preserving our true heritage, ancestors roots and upholding cultural traditions to ensure identity continuity for the future generations.

Please find attached promo flyer to learn more about the event.

Thank you!

Event: BKROA Central Level Ubhauli Sakela - 2026
Venue: 11723 Eastern Avenue, Middle River, MD 21220 (Eastern Regional Park)
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM onwards

- BKROA Central Committee (Host)
- BKROA Branch Maryland (Organizer)

01/14/2026

येले दोंग ५०८६ र माघे सङ्क्रान्तिको उपलक्ष्यमा हजुरहरु सबैलाई हार्दिक शुभकामना।

01/07/2026

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली !!!!

पारुखिममा बास होस् । साथै यस दु:खत घडीमा शोक सन्तप्त परिवारजनहरुलाई धैर्य धारण गर्ने शक्ति सुम्निमा-पारुहांगले प्रदान गरुन।

Heartfelt Condolences ! 💐

Sad News – Passing of Mrs. Reku Maya Puma Rai

Dear Leaders and BKRoA Members,
With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Reku Maya Puma Rai, age 65, born in 1961, in Beteni Block, Chirang, Bhutan. Due to aneurysm ruptured (brush) in the brain, Mrs. Rai passed away peacefully at her residency at Grand Forks, ND on January 2, 2026.

We kindly request all members to start contributing towards funeral assistance to support the family during this difficult time. Please coordinate your contributions with the designated contact person:

Suk Tamang: (701) 213-8553
Son in-law of late. Reku Rai

The family residence is:
2120 Library Lane, APT 110
Grand Forks, ND 58201

May Sumnima Paruhang gives strength to bereaved family to overcome the loss. May her soul rest in peace!

BKROA Central Committee

12/18/2025

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली !!!!

पारुखिममा बास होस् । साथै यस दु:खत घडीमा शोक सन्तप्त परिवारजनहरुलाई धैर्य धारण गर्ने शक्ति सुम्निमा-पारुहांगले प्रदान गरुन।

Heartfelt Condolences ! 💐

Sad News – Passing of Mrs. Mon Lachhi Rai

Dear Leaders and BKRoA Members,
With deep sorrow, we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Mon Lachhi Rai, age 59, born in Samchi, Bhutan. She passed away at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Massachusetts on December 16, 2025, after a battle with chronic lung disease.

We kindly request all members to start contributing towards funeral assistance to support the family during this difficult time. Please coordinate your contributions with the designated contact persons:

Ram Shongben: (413) 285-6052
Hem Shamsuhang: (413) 314-4956

The family residence is:
111 East Gooseberry Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089

May Sumnima Paruhang gives strength to bereaved family to overcome the loss. May her soul rest in peace!

Funeral Services:
Curran Jones Funeral Home
December 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
109 Main Street
West Springfield, MA 01089

Cemetery Services:
Green Lawn Cemetery
December 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
53 Callender Avenue
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

BKROA - Central Committee

12/07/2025

Sakenan 2025

12/05/2025

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली !!!!

पारुखिममा बास होस् । साथै यस दु:खत घडीमा शोक सन्तप्त परिवारजनहरुलाई धैर्य धारण गर्ने शक्ति सुम्निमा-पारुहांगले प्रदान गरुन।

***Heartfelt Condolences***

With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of loss within our BKRoA family.

The Dumi Rai family announces the passing of Late. Lachhi Dumi Rai, a cherished, senior sakela sili member and former silihangma from BKRoA Cleveland family.

Late. Lachhi Rai was born in Yaba Samchi Village, Bhutan. Late. Lachhi Rai peacefully departed from this world at her residence on December 3, 2025.

May her soul rest in peace and eternal harmony. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the entire bereaved family during this difficult time.

Family and friends are kindly requested to visit and extend their support and sympathies to the grieving family.

Family Residence:
5208 Thoreau Drive, Parma, OH 44129

Funeral Service information:
Date:12/09/2025
Time: Noon
Address: BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES
7501 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129

Burial Services:
West Park Cemetery
3942 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44144

Contact: (440) 715-3508, (216) 269-6973, (216) 571-8833 and (216) 507-0318

BKROA Central Committee

12/04/2025

Happy Sakena(Udhauli) to all !

11/14/2025

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली ! सुप्तुलुंग पारुखिममा बास होस्।

***Heartfelt Condolences***

With profound sorrow, we share yet another heartbreaking news of loss within our BKRoA family.

The Rungmangcha Rai family announces the passing of Late Mr. Mani Lal Rungmangcha Rai, a cherished and senior registered member from BKRoA Akron family.

Late. Mr. Rai was born in Mochhu Village, Bhutan. Late Mr. Rai peacefully departed from this world at 1:00 PM at his residence on November 12, 2025.

May his soul rest in peace and eternal harmony. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the entire bereaved family during this difficult time.

Family and friends are kindly requested to visit and extend their support and sympathies to the grieving family.

Family Residence:
2323 South 17th Street, APT 203
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201

Information on funeral services and cemetery services to be posted as soon as bereaved family members provide to the BKROA Central Board.

BKROA Central Committee

10/21/2025

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली ! सुप्तुलुंग पारुखिममा बास होस्।

***Heartfelt Condolences***

With profound sorrow, we share yet another heartbreaking news of loss within our BKRoA family.

The Dumi Rai family announces the passing of Late Mr. Sibaraj Dumi Rai, a cherished and senior BKRoA Central PA family member.

Born on January 1, 1962, in Samtse, Bhutan. Late Mr. Rai peacefully departed from this world at his residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on October 19, 2025.

May his soul rest in peace and eternal harmony. Our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences go out to the entire bereaved family during this difficult time.

Family and friends are kindly requested to visit and extend their support and sympathies to the grieving family.

Family Residence:
1153 Pond Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Funeral Services:
Jesse H Geigle Funeral Home
Address: 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Rituals: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Viewing: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Cemetery Services:
Shoop’s Cemetery & Garden of Rest
Address: 4332 Lexington Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM

10/15/2025

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली ! सुप्तुलुंग पारुखिममा बास होस्।

06/30/2025

हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली ! सुप्तुलुंग पारुखिममा बास मिलोस् !

Heartfelt Condolences! 💐

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved elder, Mr. Man Bahadur Waling Rai, a respected and cherished member of the Maryland Branch. He passed away peacefully at the age of 90 today on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10:50 AM, at his residence, 1 Woodmans Court, Essex Maryland 21221 in the loving presence of his children and family.

Mr. Rai was originally from Nimtola Village, Block Dorona, Dagana, Bhutan. In 2010, he resettled in the United States with his family from the Pathri Bhutanese Refugee Camp in Morang, Nepal.

During this time of loss, the BKRoA Central Office – Maryland kindly requests that all BKRoA branch presidents assist in gathering supports from their respective branches to help the family carry out the final rites.

Contact Person for Support:
Ash B. Rupabung Rai
(240) 701-6451
President, Branch Maryland

Your kind assistance and support will be deeply appreciated by the grieving family and the entire community, as we come together to honor the life and legacy of our dear elder Mr. Waling.

With deepest condolences!

BKROA Central Committee