Lua Nguyen Obituary (1944 - 2017)

Obituary for Lua Thi Nguyen Our beautiful mother, Lua Thi Nguyen, passed away on June 12, 2017 at the age of 73. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam and came to the United States in 1978, where she lived until her passing. Lua survived the hardships of the Vietnam war and when it was over, even against the wishes of her mother, she made the difficult choice to travel with her husband and children, first to Malaysia and then finally to America to make a new home. Even so, she always struggled with the guilt and heartache of leaving her mother, father and siblings behind. Lua, her husband and children made a good home for their family in America where they all became citizens and worked hard for a better life. Lua struggled with her health over her later years including a kidney transplant, generously donated by her daughter. Lua was proceeded in death by her husband and her eldest son which weighed especially heavy on her. Lua was a fantastic cook and is remembered fondly by her neighbors and care givers who she always liked to share her homemade dishes. She was most passionate about cooking and feeding her family. She loved to go fishing and recently discovered an interest in bowling. We will miss you so much, Mamma. You always had a way of knowing and giving what we needed even when we didn’t. You gave everything freely from the heart without expectation. Thank you so much for loving us, teaching us and being the cornerstone of our family. You were so strong and fought so hard for so long to stay here for us. Don’t worry, because we will take care of each other like you always taught us to. We will hold your words and thoughts and memories in our hearts. It is time for you to let go of the worries of this this life and have your rest and peace.