Bhutanese Community Organization of Minnesota

05/09/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jagat Bahadur Gurung, a beloved father and pillar of our community. He passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in Beldangi 2, Jhapa, Nepal.

​Born in 1940 in Dagana, Bhutan, Jagat Bahadur lived a life defined by resilience, family devotion, and cultural heritage. He was the proud patriarch of a large and loving family, including six sons and three daughters.

​Funeral Service Details

​Final rites and funeral services will be held to honor his life and legacy. Please find the current arrangements below:
​Location: Beldangi 2, Jhapa, Nepal
​Rites: Traditional ceremonies will be observed in accordance with family customs.

​Condolences and Support:

​For those wishing to express their condolences or offer support to the family, please reach out to his son, Indra Gurung, in the United States.

​Address:

2895 Costa Ln
Little Canada, MN 55117

​Contact:

651-387-9206

​The Gurung family expresses their deepest gratitude for the prayers, calls, and support received during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts as they navigate this profound loss.

05/02/2026

We regret to inform you of the passing of the late Mr. Lok Bahadur Ghale. He was the father-in-law of Mr. Kaji Tamang, the father of Ms. Sabitra Ghale, and the grandfather of Mr. Kismat Tamang and Mr. Sushant Tamang.

The late Mr. Lok Bahadur Ghale, a Nepalese citizen who had relocated to Samrang, Assam, India, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

All religious ceremonies will be hosted by his eldest daughter at her residence in Oakdale. The address is provided below:

4028 Helmo Ave N,
Oakdale, MN- 55128.

02/03/2026

Funeral Service Update for Tika Ram S***a

​We invite family and friends to join us as we honor the life and memory of Tika Ram S***a. Please find the finalized details for the upcoming service and interment below.

​Service Schedule:

​Thursday, February 5, 2026

​Gathering & Rituals:

​Time: 11:30 AM
​Location: 2585 Stillwater Road, Maplewood, MN 55119

​Procession & Interment:

​Departure: Immediately following the conclusion of the rituals.

​Cemetery: Elmhurst Cemetery
​Address: 1510 N. Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117

​Note to Attendees: For those joining the funeral procession to Elmhurst Cemetery, please ensure your vehicle’s hazard lights are turned on for the duration of the drive to ensure safety and group coordination.

02/03/2026

Funeral Service Update for Tika Ram S***a

​We invite family and friends to join us as we honor the life and memory of Tika Ram S***a. Please find the finalized details for the upcoming service and interment below.

​Service Schedule:

​Thursday, February 5, 2026

​Gathering & Rituals
​Time: 11:30 AM
​Location: 2585 Stillwater Road, Maplewood, MN 55119

​Procession & Interment:

​Departure: Immediately following the conclusion of the rituals.

​Cemetery: Elmhurst Cemetery
​Address: 1510 N. Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117

​Note to Attendees: For those joining the funeral procession to Elmhurst Cemetery, please ensure your vehicle’s hazard lights are turned on for the duration of the drive to ensure safety and group coordination.

In Loving Memory of Tika Ram S***a

​September 1, 1933 – January 31, 2026

​It is with heavy hearts that the S***a family announces the passing of Tika Ram S***a, who departed this life on January 31, 2026, at 2:15 PM in Oakdale, Minnesota. He was 92 years old.

​Tika Ram S***a was born on September 1, 1933, in Lamitar Village, Samchi, Bhutan. His life’s path took him through the Khudunabari Camp in Nepal (Sector C3, Hat No. 13) before he eventually immigrated to the United States on October 18, 2010, to be with his family.

​He was a devoted father and grandfather who took immense pride in his family. He is survived by:

​Son: Krishna S***a
​Daughter-in-law: Dilu S***a
​Grandsons: Bishan S***a and Sirjan S***a

Address: 4269 Helmo Ave N, Oakdale MN 55128

​Service Information:

​The family is currently making arrangements for the funeral. An update regarding the date, time, and location of the services will be shared as soon as they are finalized.

01/31/2026

In Loving Memory of Tika Ram S***a

​September 1, 1933 – January 31, 2026

​It is with heavy hearts that the S***a family announces the passing of Tika Ram S***a, who departed this life on January 31, 2026, at 2:15 PM in Oakdale, Minnesota. He was 92 years old.

​Tika Ram S***a was born on September 1, 1933, in Lamitar Village, Samchi, Bhutan. His life’s path took him through the Khudunabari Camp in Nepal (Sector C3, Hat No. 13) before he eventually immigrated to the United States on October 18, 2010, to be with his family.

​He was a devoted father and grandfather who took immense pride in his family. He is survived by:

​Son: Krishna S***a
​Daughter-in-law: Dilu S***a
​Grandsons: Bishan S***a and Sirjan S***a

Address: 4269 Helmo Ave N, Oakdale MN 55128

​Service Information:

​The family is currently making arrangements for the funeral. An update regarding the date, time, and location of the services will be shared as soon as they are finalized.

01/21/2026

रातो कार्ड: आफ्नो अधिकारहरू जान्नुहोस् (Red Cards: Know Your Rights)

​यदि अध्यागमन अधिकारीहरूले तपाईंलाई भेटेमा, तपाईंको अध्यागमन स्थिति (immigration status) जुनसुकै भए तापनि तपाईंसँग केही अधिकारहरू हुन्छन्।
​इमिग्रेन्ट लीगल रिसोर्स सेन्टर (ILRC) ले "रातो कार्ड" तयार गरेको छ, जसलाई "आफ्नो अधिकार जान्नुहोस्" कार्ड पनि भनिन्छ। यसमा अमेरिकी अध्यागमन र भन्सार प्रवर्तन (ICE) एजेन्टहरूसँग सामना हुँदा आफ्नो अधिकार कसरी सुरक्षित गर्ने भन्ने बारे जानकारी दिइएको छ।

​ILRC को सल्लाह यस्तो छ:
​
​संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकामा रहेका सबै व्यक्तिहरूसँग, उनीहरूको अध्यागमन स्थिति जस्तोसुकै भए तापनि, अमेरिकी संविधान अन्तर्गत निश्चित अधिकार र संरक्षणहरू हुन्छन्। ILRC को रातो कार्डले मानिसहरूलाई धेरै परिस्थितिहरूमा (जस्तै जब ICE एजेन्टहरू कसैको घरमा आउँछन्) आफ्नो कानुनी अधिकार प्रयोग गर्न मद्दत गर्दछ।
​तपाईंको आफ्नै कार्डहरू प्रिन्ट गर्नका लागि आवश्यक आर्टवर्क यस खण्डको तल उपलब्ध छ। यी कार्डहरू मानक ३.५" गुणा २" (3.5” x 2”) बिजनेस कार्डको आकारमा ढालीएका छन्। कुनै पनि प्रिन्ट वा कपी पसलले यी फाइलहरूबाट कार्ड बनाउन सक्छन्।

​यी कार्डहरू विभिन्न भाषाहरूमा उपलब्ध छन् र व्यक्तिहरूलाई अध्यागमन अधिकारीहरूसँग आफ्ना अधिकारहरू बुझाउन मद्दत गर्नका लागि डिजाइन गरिएका हुन्। हामी यी कार्डहरूलाई टिकाउ बनाउनका लागि 'राउन्डेड कर्नर' (घुमाउरो कुना) र 'कोटेड फिनिश' (लेप लगाइएको) साथ प्रिन्ट गर्न सुझाव दिन्छौं। तपाईंले यी कार्डहरू आफ्नो व्यक्तिगत प्रिन्टरमा पनि प्रिन्ट गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ।

​कार्डको मुख्य सन्देश:

​म मौन रहने मेरो अधिकार प्रयोग गर्दैछु: म मेरो नागरिकता वा अध्यागमन स्थितिको बारेमा कुनै पनि प्रश्नको जवाफ दिने छैन।

​म वकिलसँग कुरा गर्न चाहन्छु: मलाई कानुनी सल्लाहकारसँग कुरा गर्ने अधिकार छ।
​वारेन्ट बिना खानतलासी गर्न पाइने छैन: यदि तपाईंसँग न्यायाधीशले हस्ताक्षर गरेको वारेन्ट छैन भने, म मेरो घरको ढोका खोल्ने छैन वा तपाईंलाई भित्र पस्न अनुमति दिने छैन।

https://www.waimmigranthealth.org/immigration-action-center/red-card/

01/15/2026

Due to the recent ICE activities in Minnesota, we are sharing this resources:

We encourage all of you to please share this widely in your network:

• MIRAC Deportation Defense
◦ Contact us to see if we are able to assist you or someone you know who is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
◦ mailto:[email protected]
• Interfaith Coalition on Immigration - Accompanying Immigrants in Detention (ICOM AID) (https://mnicom.org/)
◦ The Accompanying Immigrants in Detention (AID) program enables ICOM volunteers to directly support immigrant detainees and their families who live in the Twin Cities area. They accompany individuals in immigration detention and their families, provide emotional and financial support and help make connections to resources.
◦ Leave a voicemail at 612-217-1185
• Release MN 8 (https://releasemn8.org/)
◦ Fighting to end detention and deportation in Southeast Asian communities. ReleaseMN8’s mission is to provide direct support to Southeast Asian families impacted by detention and deportation through community organizing and leadership development to bring about social and political change.
• Black Immigrant Collective (https://blackimmigrantcollective.org/)
◦ A Black-led immigrant organization working at the intersection of Blackness and immigration that works on legal clinics, policy, mutual aid, support for undocumented Black immigrants, story telling and resource sharing.
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (https://www.ilcm.org/)
◦ If you are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or calling on behalf of someone in the custody of ICE, please call 651-641-1011 during their intake hours to receive assistance.
• Volunteer Lawyer Network (VLN) (https://vlnmn.org/)
◦ VLN is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Minnesotans experiencing poverty with some of the top private lawyers in the state at no cost. Connecting volunteer attorneys with clients in need. Call 612-752-6677.

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12/24/2025

The United Nepali Speaking Christian Society of MN warmly invites you to our Christmas Celebration 2025. Come join for a joyful afternoon of worship, music, and the Word of God and celebrate the birth of our Savior.

For any questions, please reach out to Ps.
Kishor Gurung (651-500-4072) or
Ps. Kaleb Tamang (434-806-3015).

12/09/2025

Minnesota Intercity Memorial Volleyball Tournament! 🏆

​Get ready for the Late Indra Badur Gurung Memorial Volleyball Tournament!

​Join us for a day of competitive volleyball, honoring the memory of Late Indra Badur Gurung. Don't miss out on your chance to compete for great prizes!

​Tournament Details:

​Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
​Time: 2:30 PM to 9 PM
​Venue: 1929 Edgerton St, Maplewood, MN 55117
​Registration Fee: $600/- per team

​🏅 Prizes:
​1st Place: $1400 and Silver Medals
​Runner Up: $1000 and Silver Medals

​⏳ Important Deadline:
​REGISTRATION CLOSES ON DECEMBER 15TH! Secure your team's spot today!

​📞 Contact for Registration & Inquiries:
​Biju Bhujel: 314-560-6578
​Ram Gurung: 651-353-6258

12/09/2025

In Loving Memory: Chandra Maya Mangar

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Chandra Maya Mangar on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 68.

Chandra Maya was born on April 23, 1957, in Morang, Nepal. She resided with her family in her beloved home in Tadi #2, Miklajung, Morang, Nepal. She was a woman of immense strength, grace, and deep devotion to her family and traditions, whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, hard work, and the unwavering spirit of her Nepali heritage.

She is dearly missed by her children, grandchildren, and extended family, including her loving son-in-law, Roshan Mongar (Pithakotay), a cherished member of our community. Though she spent her life in Nepal, her spirit and love were a constant presence in the lives of her family here.

The family is deeply heartbroken by her loss. Traditional rituals and a gathering to honor the memory of Chandra Maya Mangar will be held at the residence of her son-in-law:

* Location: 4438 Helena Road N, Oakdale, MN 55128

May her soul find eternal peace. Our deepest condolences go out to the grieving family, especially Roshan Mongar and his spouse.