Sau T. Truong

Everyone’s life is the sum total of all of the people they have met, the things they have done, the places they have gone. Sau Thi Truong was no exception. She was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew her best, Sau will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

Sau’s life journey began on June 10, 1918. She first greeted the world in Vietnam. Her parents' names were Luc Truong and Tuôi Thi Ôn. She was raised in Long An with four siblings, Sanh Truong, Ngoc Truong, Nga Truong and Xoi Truong. Sau was usually involved in all sorts of activities with her family sharing many special life experiences over the years.

Falling in love is a huge milestone for any person. Just knowing that you have met that special someone is a magical feeling. Sau experienced that with Luong Dang and the couple exchanged wedding vows in 1938 in Long An. Empathic and loyal, Sau was committed to making her new family happy.

While everything a person does in life contributes to who they grow into, it is ultimately this same person who holds the most influence on the next generation. Sau was blessed with six children, Mui Dang, Tu Dang, Bay Dang, Be Chau, Be Dang and Ut Dang. Sau worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs, raising her children in a positive and nurturing environment.

Later in life, Sau was blessed with the gift of ten grandchildren, Vu Dang, Van Dang, Minh Huong Dang, Minh Hang Dang, Ngoc Hanh Dang, Tam Dang, Tom Chau, Vinh Dang, Fred Dang, Jacqueline Dang and ten great- grandchildren, Amber Hauw, Emily Hauw, Caitlynn Hauw, Allison Hauw, Matthew Dang, Ethan Dang, Kim Ngoc Nguyen, Kim Ngan Nguyen, Isabella Dang and Layla Dang.

Sau enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in a number of different activities, including watching her favorite shows on television. She was always willing to share her interests with others.

Sau Truong left us on June 23, 2011. She passed away at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista, California. She is survived by her children Mui Dang (Huong thi Tran), Tu Dang (Hoa thi Huynh), Bay Dang (Ngoc Kim Trieu), Be thi Chau (Phen Chau), Be Dang (Khuyen thi Doan), Ut Dang (Annie Dang); her ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services were handled by Glen Abbey Mortuary. A funeral service was held at Glen Abbey Mortuary Chapel on July 2, 2011. Sau was laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, California.

Simply stated, Sau was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being caring and giving, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Sau leaves behind her a legacy of lifelong friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life Sau Thi Truong touched will always remember her with a smile.