Obituaries

Condolences

• 12/21/2025

  Loananh Pham

  For those of you who may not know me, my name is Mimi, and I am Hien's wife. I had the privilege of joining the Nguyên family thirty-nine years ago. My father-in-law, Ba, was always a remarkably quiet and reserved man. I remember one time when my mother-in-law, Má, was visiting Paris, Ba stayed with us for several weeks. One afternoon, as Ba and I were chatting casually at the kitchen counter, he began to speak fondly of Má—of their first meeting and how truly lovely she was. It was a rare glimpse into his heart, and a clear sign of how much he missed her. What really inspired me was Ba's journey as a refugee. He arrived in the United States when he was 51 years old. He had to start his professional life completely over again, yet he never hesitated to do whatever it took to support his family. He studied diligently, took the challenging Professional Engineer exam, and passed it without any problems. That grit and determination are what truly impressed me. To me, he was as strong and resilient as Colonel Sanders, who also started his Kentucky Fried Chicken business in his 50s. Ba worked until he was 70 years old. When he decided to retire, his company still asked him to stay on part-time. They knew it would be difficult to find another civil engineer as knowledgeable and hardworking as Ba. It was a kind gesture, but Ba was ready for his next chapter and politely declined the offer. We want to express our deepest gratitude to Co Hanh and Chu Ted for taking such wonderful care of Ba and Ma all these years. It is a true blessing to have Anh Hai and Chi Kim, who love Ba so dearly. Ba didn't just have six children; he had seven. To him, Anh Hai was a son, Chi Kim was a daughter in law, Calvin and Celine were his own grandchildren. Ba lived a truly good life. He loved to travel and enjoyed every moment. We made sure to visit him every year and spent our vacations together in places like New Orleans, Cancun, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Las Vegas, Arizona, Florida, and California. Ba was a gentle man, and he was the quiet, unwavering pillar of the Nguyên family. Not many people are blessed to live to be 101! So, let us celebrate his long, accomplished life—a life of strength, dedication, and quiet love. Ba will be deeply missed.

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  12/18/2025

  Harry

  Hải, Kim và các con chia buồn cùng gia dình các em. Mãi thương nhớ Chú Tư❤️

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  12/17/2025

  Oanh

  Oanh va Bich con chu 10 xin chia buon cung gia dinh

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  12/17/2025

  Khanh Phi Nguyen

  Gia dinh em (con chu 10) o Kansas xin chia buon voi anh chi.