Thuy P. Duong

Her Dad's name is Duong Phat Khai and her Mother's name is Duong Thi Leo.

She is survived by:

Her two brothers, Duong Phat Quyen and Duong Phat Lap

Her two sisters: Duong Phat Thu Huong and Duong Phat Thu Van

and 27 nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Her oldest daughter, Nguyendon Hang Phuong, passed away last year, October 2024, and her husband, Nguyendon Thoa, passed away Oct 15th, 2016.

Her surviving children are:

Nguyendon Hang Nga (Daughter)

Nguyendon Trung Duong (Son)

Nguyendon Hang Ha (Daughter)

Nguyendon Trung Khanh (Son)

Nguyendon Trung Giao (Son)

Nguyendon Hanghuong (Helena) (Daughter)

Nguyendon Hang Tam (Tammy) (Daughter)

“Our beloved mommy, grandmother, bà ngoại, bà nội , great-grandmother, bà cố, sister, and aunt has gone to Heaven to be with God on August 4, 2025. She was the pillar of strength and love for all who had the privilege of knowing her and being a part of her life. She always greeted everyone with a warm smile and words of encouragement.”

“ThuThuy was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to strength, sacrifice, and unwavering love. She lived through profound hardship, surviving the famine of World War II when millions in Vietnam perished as occupying Japanese forces seized food and resources. At just 18, she married and, by the age of 34, had brought eight children into the world—all while navigating the challenges of daily life in a country torn by conflict.

In 1975, during the Fall of Saigon, she lost everything—her home, her status, and the life she had built. From once being a privileged woman in Vietnam, she became a refugee in the United States at the age of 41, arriving with nothing but her husband and her children. But she never complained. Instead, she started over with grace and grit—learning English, taking low-wage jobs, and carefully saving every penny. She eventually bought a home and ensured that her children had every opportunity she never had.

Raising eight children under any circumstances is an incredible feat—let alone doing so amid war, loss, and starting over in a new country. Through it all, Thuy remained resilient and selfless. She faced the pressures of traditional patriarchal culture with quiet determination, always placing her children’s needs above her own.

She never asked for anything for herself. Her only wish was that her children pursue an education and live meaningful lives. And because of her sacrifices, all eight of her children graduated from college—earning bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and medical degrees. That legacy alone speaks volumes about the power of a mother’s love and belief in her family.

Even as she supported her children, Thuy also sent money home each month to help her extended family in Vietnam. She later helped care for her grandchildren, playing an active role in their lives with the same love and devotion she gave to her own children. She was always giving, always present, yet never sought praise or recognition.

No words can fully capture the depth of her life or the magnitude of her achievements. To call her “remarkable” feels far too simple—she was extraordinary in every sense. Her strength, humility, and boundless love will forever live on in the lives of those she touched.

Viewing: Wed, August 13th, 2025. The viewing will take place at the funeral home between 6 pm to 8 pm. Catholic prayer session with Deacon Hai: from 6:30 to 7 pm.

Address: Cook-Walden/Capital Parks funeral home

14501 N. I,H. 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Catholic funeral mass: Friday, Aug 29th,2025 at 10:00 AM in the chapel

Address: Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church

1107 E Yager Ln, Austin, TX 78753 ( The chapel is across the street from the main church) Please park at the parking lot directly across from the main church where the chapel is.