BURIRAM — A couple from Buriram province, who had been in love for 70 years, passed away on the same day, just two hours apart. Family members, while saddened, believe that the couple is now together.
The funeral ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Kleerim was held at Ban Trat Truan, Village No. 4, Chumhet Sub-district, Mueang Buriram District, Buriram Province, on Saturday, July 13. The family placed their coffins side by side, with many villagers who heard the news attending the ceremony.
Luean Kleerim, 61, the couple’s daughter, said that her parents loved each other deeply. They were always close and talked constantly. They had been together for 70 years and had 6 children – 3 boys and 3 girls. She was the third child. Two older brothers had already passed away, leaving one younger brother and two younger sisters.
Mr. Pram Kleerim, 90, and Mrs. Jamlong Kleerim, 89, died of old age on July 12, according to doctors. The father passed away at 9:05 AM, and the mother followed at 11:35 AM.
Previously, the mother had been seriously ill and hospitalized. The father wanted to stay at the hospital with her, but the children prevented him due to his frailty. After three days in the hospital, the doctor allowed the mother to return home. When she arrived, the father was indescribably happy. Both sat talking, holding hands, and constantly showing concern for each other. However, fearing infection, the family separated them, with the mother sleeping in the room and the father outside.
On July 12 at 9:05 AM, the father passed away outside. When they told the mother, “Father has gone,” she tearfully asked to be helped to embrace him one last time before returning to her room. Around 11:30 AM, the mother’s condition worsened, she had difficulty breathing, and passed away at 11:35 AM.
The children and grandchildren are saddened by losing both ancestors at once. However, they partly feel it might have been their time, and are somewhat comforted, believing that the two seemed to have called out to each other spiritually and are now holding hands in heaven.
