It’s with much sadness that we tell you of our younger brother’s Dominic Kinh Nguyen sudden passing. He was 46. Please pray for his soul his wife Hien and our mom. We are all devastated by this news, but especially our mom and his wife.
Kinh Minh Nguyen Biography
Kinh Minh Nguyen was born on May 15, 1974, in Xuân Lộc, Long Khánh, Việt Nam to Bội and Thay Nguyễn. He was the youngest child in a family of 7 children, which included 2 boys and 5 girls. On April 27, 1975, at just 10 months old, Kinh along with his parents and 5 surviving siblings immigrated to the U.S. as refugees (The oldest brother passed away in 1975 in Vietnam). He started his new life, first in Woodburn, Oregon, then in Mt. Angels, Oregon. In 1978, he and his family moved to Oceanside, CA, where his mother and several of his siblings still reside.
Even as a young child, Kinh’s caring and nurturing personality was evident. He would name his parents’ laying hens (Mrs. Tommy, Mrs. Ugly, Mrs. Red, Mrs. Beautiful…) care for them, play with them, and even mourn their passing when his mother would prepare them for dinner; refusing to eat them. He published his first poem, “I Was Six, Now I Am Seven,” in the first grade. The following year he went on to win the Second Grade Spelling Bee. In his free time, he would devise plans on how to prank his father and annoy his older sisters with his mischievousness. Kinh enjoyed playing G.I. Joes, kickball, marbles, and spending long days at the beach bodyboarding. In high school, Kinh joined the marching band as a clarinet player, spending many weekends competing at tournaments or entertaining the football fans. He also joined the wrestling team and perfected the chicken wing move on his unsuspecting sisters. As an adult, Kinh enjoyed traveling, hiking, exercising, and in particular, going out with his friends and family. He was also a big jokester, often engaging in April Fool’s practical joke battles. Kinh was very fond of his nieces and nephews. He plied them with affection and gave attention to their needs. To the older ones, he was more of a brother and friend than an uncle, and was best man at his nephew, Giang’s wedding. Kinh was a constant at all significant family events and was the life of the party. His smile lit up the room. His laughter was effusive and his hugs were genuinely felt.
After high school, Kinh obtained a certificate in Computer Repair. He then went on to receive his Bachelor Degree in Business Communication from California State University, San Marcos and subsequently a Masters Degree in Information Systems, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Phoenix in 2010. Kinh worked in the IT industry in San Diego, CA, at SAIC and Leidos for over 20 years where he was recognized as a “Super Star” for his hard work, dedication, and patience. His talented troubleshooting and technical skills also came in handy at home where he tirelessly fixed family computers and was the go-to electronics guy. Kinh also devoted many hours to volunteer work from supporting canned food drives to gathering furnishings, toys, and clothing for needy families.
In 2004, while traveling in Vietnam, a mutual friend introduced Kinh to his future wife, Hien Hoang. After 3 years of dating, they married in Vietnam, on April 13, 2007. Kinh was a loving and devoted husband. He took great care to never raise his voice nor say an unkind word to his wife. He strived for Hien’s happiness and contentment and supported her in all her endeavors.
Kinh was loved for his infectious smile, gregarious laughter, easygoing manner, kind heart, and generosity. He lived and enjoyed life to the fullest. Kinh will be remembered by family and friends as a loving son, husband, and baby brother, a fun loving cousin, doting uncle, great friend and great with computers and electronics. Kinh was the first to celebrate others' success, ready to console and give support in hard times, yet reluctant to lay his burdens on anyone.
On October 04, 2020, Kinh Nguyen was called home to be with God at the age of 46. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, his 88 year old mother, his 5 older sisters and their spouses, 10 nieces, 5 nephews, and 1 grandnephew. In life, he was dearly beloved, in death he will dearly be missed. May Kinh’s soul and the soul’s of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.
Đôminicô Nguyễn Minh Kính sinh ngày 15, tháng 5, năm 1974 tại Xuân Lộc, Việt Nam. Nguyễn Minh Kính là con của ông bà Nguyễn Bội và Thay. Kính là người con trai út của một gia đình gồm 7 anh chị em, trong ấy, người anh cả đã qua đời tại Việt Nam và 5 người chị hiện đang sống tại miền Nam California.
Ngày 27, tháng 4, năm 1975 khi vừa mười tháng tuổi, Kính cùng với 5 người chị đã được cha mẹ đưa sang định cư tại Hòa Kỳ. Nơi cư trú đầu tiên của gia đình tại Hoa Kỳ là thành phố Woodburn, Oregon. Sau đấy, gia đình dời đến sinh sống tại thành phố Mount Angel, Oregon.
Năm 1978, Kính cùng gia đình di chuyển về Oceanside, California và định cư tại đây cho đến ngày nay.
Ngày 13 tháng 4 năm 2007, Kính kết hôn với Hoàng Phượng Hiền tại thánh đường Giáo Xứ Giuse, Nha Trang, Việt Nam. Kính đã cùng người vợ mà mình hết dạ yêu thương, xây dựng một gia đình đầm ấm, vui vẻ, và hạnh phúc trong suốt 13 năm qua.
Kính là một người con, người chồng, người em út, và người cậu rất hiền lành và thương yêu hết mọi người. Ai ai cũng thương mến Kính.
Ngày 04, tháng 10, năm 2020, Đôminicô Nguyễn Mình Kính đã được Thiên Chúa gọi về với Ngài nơi Thiên Quốc.
Vĩnh biệt con, chồng, em, cậu “Gogen”
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