Joshua Li Soontiraratn, born January 22, 2009, passed away on October 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, intellect, and kindness that will be cherished forever. Joshua was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. As a varsity tennis player and honor student, he excelled both in and out of the classroom, combining natural intelligence with a driven spirit. He was the beloved son of Joel and Elizabeth Soontiraratn and a devoted brother to Lora, who cherished their time together—especially building Minecraft worlds and sharing laughs.  Joshua was known for his remarkable wit, sense of humor, and passion for learning. A voracious reader with a remarkable strategic mind, he loved chess and deck-building games, excelling at activities that engaged his intellect. His unique ability to understand complex topics and explain them with clarity made him a joy to learn from. His creative spirit and curiosity enriched the lives of those around him, and his family took immense pride in his many talents. Joshua found joy in life's simple pleasures: playing pickleball with friends and family, singing his favorite songs, savoring good food, and watching Marvel movies. His love for family, friends from church and school, and his entire community was unwavering. He was a kind, sincere, and loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend—a young man of immense heart and wisdom who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Joshua's legacy will live on through the countless memories he shared with loved ones. His family will forever hold close the light he brought into their lives, carrying forward his spirit of compassion, curiosity, and joy.

Services will be held at Klein Funeral Home – Cy Fair – Northwest, located at 9719 Wortham Blvd., Houston, Texas 77065. Visitation will take place on November 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., where visitors are encouraged to wear Astros gear in Joshua's honor. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to HOPE worldwide or Texas Youth Camp (please make checks payable to Gulf Plains Church Association and mail to Church Admin, Inc., Attn: GPCA, 2664 Timber Dr., Suite 167, Garner, NC 27529. Checks should include "In Honor of Joshua Soontiraratn" on the memo line.)