Châu Văn Lực (Anthony Chau)

Châu Văn Lực (Anthony Chau), Dharma name TÂM THÔNG, was born on December 12, 1941, in Phan Thiết, Vietnam. He passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 83. He was a resident of Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his son Linh and his wife Khymmie, and his daughter Kim and her husband Huân; his grandchildren Brandon, Marcus, Lauren, Damian, and Ashton.

A funeral service is scheduled to take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, located at 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734, United States. The service will be held on December 1, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Anthony was a strong, kind, loving man with a quiet demeanor. He was a dedicated and supportive husband, dad, and grandpa whose unwavering knowledge and guidance served as the steady foundation of his family.

Anthony never needed many words to make an impact. He gave his family something far more meaningful; his time, energy, and constant calm presence. He showed what mattered most through the way he lived by working hard throughout his life not for praise, but for the well-being of his family.

Before 1975, Anthony was a well respected teacher at Phan Bội Châu in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. After immigrating to the United States in 1979, he rebuilt his life with determination, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Central Florida and graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1984. He remained in Florida and spent his career with McDonnell Douglas Astronautics, Martin Marietta, and other NASA contractors, contributing quietly and faithfully until his retirement.

In his retirement era, Anthony became a devoted and passionate gardener. He spent countless hours tending his extensive garden, lovingly experimenting with different variegated plants and nurturing each one with patience and care. It was the place where his dedication truly bloomed. His garden flourished with beautiful plant life and became a welcoming haven for the sweet wildlife that visited.

Although Anthony’s physical presence may no longer grace our lives, his spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us.

May his memory be a blessing, and may we carry forth his legacy of love and compassion in all that we do with understated confidence. His light will forever shine brightly in our hearts.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers during this time.

In lieu of flowers, you can send donations to these Buddhist Temples below:

• Chùa Báo Ân Buddhist Temple (5788 N Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32818 - Tel. 407.295.7846)

• Pháp Vũ Buddhist Cultural (716 Dean Rd, Orlando, FL 32825 - Tel. 407.277.7262)

• White Sands Buddhist Center (4640 Knost Dr, Mims, FL 32754 - Tel. 321.383.0723)