Big Bear Lake, CA, March 2, 2015 – On Thursday, February 26 at 11:11 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a residential fire on Fox Farm Road in Big Bear Lake. During a search of the residence, firefighters located Puangmanee Neatherlin, a long-time resident of Big Bear Lake, known to her friends and customers as Pong, and removed her outside. She was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
A gathering in her memory will be held at Pong’s Restaurant on Wednesday, March 4, at 12:00 noon. Friends can join her family for a service and lunch of Pong’s favorites. To help with expenses, donations are greatly appreciated.
