passed away on February 21, 2021, in Riverside, California. She lived a heroic and tragic
life, surviving one war as a child, losing her young second daughter to a childhood illness,
and seeing another war as an adult. The second war led her to flee Saigon (now Ho Chi
Minh City), in Southern Vietnam in 1975, arriving in America as a pregnant refugee with
her husband and 8 children ranging in age from 3 to 17. Adding to the struggle of fleeing
her war-torn country and starting a new life with her family, her husband sadly passed
away a few months after arriving in America. Her ability to overcome life's challenges
would define her as an extraordinary woman beyond measure.
She was the personification of beauty, strength, perseverance, love, humility, and grace.
She was a talented seamstress, working tirelessly to support her family financially by
creating traditional ao dai for the Vietnamese community. An avid and gifted gardener, she
turned her small backyard into a verdant sanctuary of fruit and herbs. She was a masterful
cook, able to create astonishing meals from humble ingredients. In her later years, she
continued to display her skill and creativity by lovingly knitting countless blankets,
sweaters, scarves, hats, and other items for her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.
Her life was the embodiment of selfless love and dedication, all in the name of creating a
better life for her children. She accomplished this and more. Her legacy will live on in the
lives of her children and their families, with every joy and richness experienced a testament
to her enduring sacrifices. True to her character, one of her last messages to her children
was to express that she was at peace, to not worry or be sad for long, and to be happy. Her
9 children, 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, brother, two sisters, and extended
family and friends will love and miss her dearly. Her glorious smile and remarkable
qualities will always be in our hearts and minds. Our eternal love, remembrances, and
gratitude always and forever.
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