BAST

04/16/2026

With deep sorrow, we inform our community of the passing of Harka Maya Bhandari, beloved mother of Chandra Bhandari.
She passed away on 04/15/2026 at the age of 83 in Beldangi-1, Sector F4, Hut No. 329-30 refugee camp.
She was originally from Dagana , Bhutan (Gosi Block, Khagochin Village).

Her son, Chandra Bhandari, a respected member of our Saint Louis community, is performing the ritual at his residence (3402 Winnebago St, St. Louis, MO 63118) from today.

We kindly request community members to visit and offer comfort and support to the bereaved family during this difficult time.

On behalf of BAST (Bhutanese Community of Saint Louis), we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family.
May her soul rest in peace.

07/25/2025

We would like to inform our community that the funeral service for Late Rupa Thapa will be held as follows:

📍 Location: Kutis Funeral Home Inc
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
📅 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We kindly invite community members to join in offering prayers and paying final respects.
For any questions, please contact her son, Amber Thapa, at (314) 225-3987.

🙏 May her soul rest in eternal peace.

07/25/2025

We would like to inform our community that the funeral service for Late Rupa Thapa will be held as follows:

📍 Location: Kutis Funeral Home Inc
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
📅 Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We kindly invite community members to join in offering prayers and paying final respects.
For any questions, please contact her son, Amber Thapa, at (314) 225-3987.

🙏 May her soul rest in eternal peace.

स्व. रूपा थापा प्रति अन्तिम श्रद्धाञ्जली कार्यक्रमको सूचना

हामी हाम्रो समुदायका सदस्यहरूलाई स्व. रूपा थापाको अन्त्येष्टि कार्यक्रम निम्न अनुसार हुने जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौं:

📍 स्थान: Kutis Funeral Home Inc
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
📅 मिति: आइतबार, जुलाई 27, 2025
🕗 समय: बिहान 8:00 बजे देखि 11:00 बजे सम्म

उहाँप्रति अन्तिम श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गर्न हामी सम्पूर्ण समुदायका सदस्यहरूलाई उपस्थित भई प्रार्थनामा सहभागी हुन हार्दिक अनुरोध गर्दछौं।

अधिक जानकारीको लागि उहाँका छोरा अम्बर थापालाई (314) 225-3987 मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।

🙏 श्री स्व. रूपा थापा को आत्माको चिरशान्तिको कामना।

With Heavy Heart and Deepest Condolences

We are saddened to inform our community about the passing of one of our respected senior members, Late Rupa Thapa.
She peacefully left us today around 6:40 PM at the hospital.

Her residence was at 4043 Koeln Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116.
Funeral arrangements are being planned and will be finalized by tomorrow or the following day.
We will share further details as soon as they are available.

During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her family.
For more information, please contact her son, Amber Thapa, at (314) 225-3987.

May her soul rest in peace.
🙏
BAST

गहिरो शोक र समवेदना सहितको सूचना

हामी अत्यन्त दुःखका साथ हाम्रो समाजकी वरिष्ठ सदस्य स्व. रूपा थापाको निधन भएको जानकारी गराउँछौं। उहाँ आज बेलुकी करिब ६:४० बजे अस्पतालमा अन्तिम सास लिनु भयो।

उहाँको स्थायी ठेगाना: 4043 Koeln Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 हो।

उहाँको अन्त्येष्टि कार्यक्रम भोलि वा पर्सि निर्धारण हुनेछ र विस्तृत जानकारी पछि पुनः जानकारी दिइनेछ।

यो कठिन घडीमा हामी उहाँको परिवारप्रति गहिरो समवेदना प्रकट गर्दै उहाँको आत्माको चिरशान्तिको कामना गर्दछौं।

अधिक जानकारीको लागि उहाँका छोरा अम्बर थापालाई (314) 225-3987 मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोला।

ॐ शान्ति 🙏

07/25/2025

With Heavy Heart and Deepest Condolences

We are saddened to inform our community about the passing of one of our respected senior members, Late Rupa Thapa.
She peacefully left us today around 6:40 PM at the hospital.

Her residence was at 4043 Koeln Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116.
Funeral arrangements are being planned and will be finalized by tomorrow or the following day.
We will share further details as soon as they are available.

During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to her family.
For more information, please contact her son, Amber Thapa, at (314) 225-3987.

May her soul rest in peace.
🙏
BAST

गहिरो शोक र समवेदना सहितको सूचना

हामी अत्यन्त दुःखका साथ हाम्रो समाजकी वरिष्ठ सदस्य स्व. रूपा थापाको निधन भएको जानकारी गराउँछौं। उहाँ आज बेलुकी करिब ६:४० बजे अस्पतालमा अन्तिम सास लिनु भयो।

उहाँको स्थायी ठेगाना: 4043 Koeln Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 हो।

उहाँको अन्त्येष्टि कार्यक्रम भोलि वा पर्सि निर्धारण हुनेछ र विस्तृत जानकारी पछि पुनः जानकारी दिइनेछ।

यो कठिन घडीमा हामी उहाँको परिवारप्रति गहिरो समवेदना प्रकट गर्दै उहाँको आत्माको चिरशान्तिको कामना गर्दछौं।

अधिक जानकारीको लागि उहाँका छोरा अम्बर थापालाई (314) 225-3987 मा सम्पर्क गर्नुहोला।

ॐ शान्ति 🙏

05/22/2025

Dear Community Members,

With deep sorrow, we share the news that our fellow community member Laba Basnet’s beloved father, Laxman Bahadur Basnet, of Gokarna, Kathmandu, Nepal, passed away today in Nepal.

The funeral will be held at his residence in Kathmandu.

On behalf of our community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Laba and his family during this difficult time.
May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincerely,
BAST.

05/21/2025

Reminder!

We have funeral schedule for late Mr. Amber Bahadur Rai Today May 21st Wednesday 10am-12pm.
Please share with you friends and families.
Thank you all.

Help Us Honor the Life of Amber Bahadur Rai Dear Friends and Communi… BAST Saint Louis needs your support for Community Support for Rai Family Tragedy

05/18/2025

Funeral Update for Late Amber B. Rai

We are deeply saddened to inform our community about the passing of Amber B. Rai.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at:

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes – South City Chapel
7027 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

The burial will follow immediately after the service at:

St. Matthew Cemetery
4360 Bates St, St. Louis, MO 63116

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Help Us Honor the Life of Amber Bahadur Rai Dear Friends and Communi… BAST Saint Louis needs your support for Community Support for Rai Family Tragedy

05/17/2025

Dear Community Members,

We are heartbroken to share the tragic loss of our dear community member, Mr. Amber Bahadur Rai, who passed away on May 12, 2025, after being struck by a vehicle while walikng in sidewalks near his home in South Saint Louis.
According to STL police department, he suffered a fatal head injury and died at the scene near the intersection of Gravios and Spring ave.

According to family members, He went to Grab a grocery from ALDI USA cross the street from his Home and never Came back.

Late Mr. RAI was a kind and humble father, devoted to raising his two young sons and family. His sudden departure has left a deep void in our community.
He moved from Nepal in 2012 and reside here since then.

As we grieve together, we ask for your prayers and support. A GoFundMe page has been created to help us arrange his funeral and honor his life with dignity. If you would like to contribute, please visit the link below:

Donate Here –https://gofund.me/707c6a30

We are working closely with funeral home to schedule his service.
Let us stand together in this time of sorrow and show his family that they are not alone.
For more information please contact Yona Rai at 314-371-9698 or suk rai at
(314) 600-8330.

May his soul rest in peace.

Bhutanese Association of Saint Louis.

Help Us Honor the Life of Amber Bahadur Rai Dear Friends and Communi… BAST Saint Louis needs your support for Community Support for Rai Family Tragedy