Hong Duy Le

Hong was born in Vinh Long, Vietnam on November 27, 1936. He graduated from high school in France where he lived for seven years.

Hong was married to Ngan Hue Thi Huynh on October 12, 1961; they were married 51 years.

Hong worked as an interpreter for the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. In April 1975, Hong along with his family moved to the United States. Hong and his family lived in California and Hawaii before settling permanently in Washington. Hong enjoyed working in the garden, reading Buddhist sutras and traveling.

Hong is survived by his three children, Michael, Samantha, Andrew and his wife Hue Huynh; 5 grandchildren Tri, Thuc, Julia, Erin and William; his 3 sisters, My Linh, My hoa and My Dung; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his extended family and friends.

Hong is preceded in death by his parents, Dau Duy Le and thoi Thi Lanh; as well as his sister My Le Le.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation, M/S S-200, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145-5005 The family of Hong Le wishes to thank the staff at Mission Health Care in Bellevue.