Hung The Nguyen

Hung Nguyen, a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 66. He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be remembered for his strength, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to family.

During the fall of Saigon in 1975, his sister Lan Nguyen made the courageous decision to entrust a family friend with Hung’s safety, prioritizing his future. Two years later, they reunited in a refugee camp in Indonesia, carrying a shared dream of building a new life in America and creating opportunities for future generations.

In the United States, Hung met the woman who would change his life, his wife, Somkhit "Kit" Cam. After years of sacrifice and hardships, he found in her a partner whose strength and devotion matched his own. Together, they built a life rooted in resilience, loyalty, and love. His greatest pride was his daughter, Katie, whom he loved beyond measure and affectionately called “Belly.” She was a reflection of his devotion and the center of his world.

Despite hardships and the loss of beloved family members, Hung remained steadfast in purpose. He continued to care for those around him, including his niece, Vania Nguyen, his favorite niece and the writer of this obituary in his honor, whom he loved deeply and treated as one of his own daughters. Hung and his wife sponsored his parents and he later sponsored his brother, Cuong Nguyen, and his niece, Tina Nguyen, whom he also loved like a daughter. Family remained at the center of everything he did.

Hung was a father figure to many. In my own grief, he welcomed me into his home and guided me in his own way, often through long divisions and endless decimals. Though he never stopped “punishing” me with math fundamentals, he gave me discipline, structure, and quiet strength. To this day, I may still be math-illiterate, but I became a strong writer shaped by his lessons and his love. Remembering the sacrifice his sister Lan once made for him, Hung carried a lifelong promise to protect her so she would never struggle alone again.

If one word could describe Hung, it would be selfless. An analytical and thoughtful man, he lived for his family, always placing their needs before his own. Though often quiet and reserved, Hung didn’t talk much, but his face had plenty to say. He mastered the art of silent commentary; one look from him said everything.

A naturally gifted painter, he moved with ease between discipline and humor, able to paint beautifully with either hand. He could point out your mistakes with one hand while creating art effortlessly with the other, never needing a guide. Known for his lectures and life lessons, his wisdom and humor will continue to resonate for generations.

Yet the brilliance of Hung’s mind also became his burden. Always thinking and worrying about how to provide and protect his family, he carried a constant weight of responsibility that never left him. It is believed this lifelong strain contributed to his early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. It became a quiet heartbreak to witness him relive pain, aware at times that the disease was consuming parts of him he could no longer hold onto. He often spoke softly to the photos of Lan and Vania, grounding himself in the faces of those he loved and holding onto the fragments of memory that remained.

As the illness progressed, it slowly changed him into someone unfamiliar. His tantrums, unfiltered words, and moments of confusion were not reflections of the man he truly was, but of a disease that altered his daily life. Through it all, Somkhit and Katie never wavered. Not once did they treat him with anything but patience, dignity, and unwavering love.

No matter how difficult the daily struggles were, his loving daughter, Katie would gently reassure him, “It’s okay, Daddy," up to his final breath.

His wife of 38 years, Somkhit quietly set aside her own needs and the outside world to ensure Hung was always surrounded by love. Rarely leaving his side, she comforted him through every stage of his illness for the last 8 + years. She, too, was there holding his hand, gently letting him know, it's okay to let go. His wife and Katie’s steadfast care and devotion stand as a lasting reflection of love in its purest and most selfless form.

Above all, Hung was a family man who gave his life to caring for those he loved. May he rest in peace knowing that same love now surrounds him and will live within us always.

Hung was preceded in death by his parents, Tin Nguyen and Han Ta; his beloved nephews, Phuong Pham, Jerry Pham, and Vincent Nguyen; and his brother-in-law, Thanh Ngoc Pham.

He is survived by his loving wife, Somkhit Cam; daughter, Katie Cam; sister, Lan Nguyen; brother, Cuong Nguyen; nieces, Tina Nguyen and Vania Nguyen; nephew, James Nguyen; great-niece, Tina Nguyen; and great-nephew, Gabriel Franco, along with many extended family members who will cherish his memory always, including his mother-in-law Vinh Camlo, brother-in-law, Benny Beltran, son-in-law, David Harris; sister-in-law, Nhu Nguyen; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial Service

February 23, 2026

2:00 PM –3:30 PM

Rhoton Funeral Home, Carrollton, Texas

Join us for a meal (our weekly date night spot)

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Lin's Asian buffet

2810 E Trinity Mills Rd, ste 122, Carrollton, TX 75006

Mass to follow at 6:00 PM (optional)

Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Vietnamese Parish Catholic Church 2121 N Denton Dr, Carrollton, TX 75006