Tao is survived by his wife, Trang Nguyen; his daughter Ngoc-Diep Bui; his son Tuan Anh Bui Nguyen; and his daughter Hong-Diep Bui (Tan Nguyen); his grandson Joe Nguyen, his grandson Jack Nguyen, his grandson Johnny Nguyen, his granddaughter Jennifer Nguyen and his granddaughter Joliee Nguyen.
A buddhist casketing service "lễ nhập liệm" for Tao will be held Monday, July 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM. A visitation "thăm viếng" will occur Monday, July 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral ceremony "lễ cầu siêu lễ, di quan" will occur Monday, July 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM. A witness cremation will occur Monday, July 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory, 3953 Imperial Ave, at S 40th St, San Diego, CA 92113.