Aang Chiring Sherpa, who lived in Thame of Solukhumbu, joined the Everest climbing team in 2014 as a cook. His brother Dorje Sherpa was also involved in the mountaineering team as a mountain guide. But sadly, the two brothers died in an avalanche along with many others.

After the death of two members of the same family, the responsibility of taking care of the family fell on the shoulders of Mingma Sherpa, son of Ang Chiring.