Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche and all the high lamas of Drukpa Kargyu gathered at Dechen Choekhor to perform the cremation puja and ceremony for his beloved mother who passed away in year 2011, after a short bout of illness.The cremation was performed after 49 days of her passing away. Khenpo Jangchub Choedar recalled that her heart area remains warmth even after the third day of her death.

Among the prominent lamas present, includes H.E. Kyabje Khamtrul Rinpoche, H.E. Kyabje Drubwang Dorzong Rinpoche, H.E. Drugu Choegyal Rinpoche along with their entourages. Thousands of people come from far and wide to pay their last respect and to witness this exceptional occasion.

Both Rinpoche's parents are among the many faithful and devoted disciples of previous Choegon Rinpoche. His father is a remarkable yogi who had completed more than 20 years of retreat in Dechen Choekhor Tibet under the guidance of the 8th Kyabgon Choegon Rinpoche. His mother too, in her early life, had also spent years studied and practiced the Dharma in Dechen Cheokhor Tibet. She is sincerely and dearly remembered for her many excellence qualities - her unshakeable faith and unwavering diligent in the practice of Buddhadharma, the deep-rooted devotion to her root guru, her inner strength, the unconditional love and care she had for those near and far.