Kresna Sun

Kresna Sun was born in Battambang, Cambodia on April 1st, 1953. He was the 6th child of Bunsom Sun and Lundy Teng. He attended Battambang High School along with his brothers and sisters and went on to attend college. Shortly after, he met his wife of almost 50 years, Sopheap. Music and family have always been a resounding theme in Kresna’s life. He learned to play the guitar and started a band (Indradevi Band) with his family in Cambodia. They played local weddings and parties during their spare time. The music stopped suddenly with the Cambodian genocide in the mid-70s. During the Khmer Rouge regime, Kresna and his family (they now had two sons - Veth and Pep) would be faced with unspeakable horrors as they were forced into concentration camps and separated from family and friends. After several years, the nightmare finally ended when Kresna, his wife and kids, emigrated to the United States and reunited with several of his brothers and sisters. Like many other Cambodians during this time, he had to learn a new language, figure out American customs, find a career, and raise a family. While that wasn’t an easy task, Kresna never lost his love of music and the family band got back together and started playing again. Kresna had a career as a mechanic until he was diagnosed with TB and had to have a brain tumor removed. He survived that, as well as an earlier stroke but in the end lost his health battle with an inoperable brain hemorrhage. We will always remember his two great passions: his family and music. During his happiest days, he was able to have both at the same time. He was also at his happiest when he saw a niece, nephew, grandchild, family or friend walk through his door. He would welcome everyone with enthusiasm and a radiating smile. Then came the warm embrace or head pat as he ushered them in to eat, chit chat, and enjoy each other's company. Kresna always made time for his loved ones, going to see his youngest brother for morning coffee every day or bringing goodies that his wife or daughter-in-law made to his eldest sister. He loved his wife and sons and everyone around him. His nieces and nephews would often refer to him as “Pa” (dad in Khmer) because of his fatherly nature. He always made the effort to tell and show people how much he appreciated and cared about them. The care even extended to family pets - he had an unconditional love that exuded from him. Even though he faced many hardships in life, he was a gentle soul that kept a positive spirit and resilience we will always cherish. Kresna is survived by his wife Sopheap, two sons, Veth and Pep, and three grandchildren. A 7-day Buddhist ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 11th, 2022, at Wat Buddhacheya Mongkol (3905 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192) at 9:30am. A viewing/funeral will be held on Sunday, August 14th, 2022, at Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110) at 1pm.

Kresna Sun

April 1, 1953 - August 4, 2022