Vincent Phúc Ngữ Trần, 82, passed away August 9th, 2019, in Kirkland, Washington. He was born in Phát Diệm, Ninh Bình, Việtnam, in 1936. As a young man, civil strife compelled his family to relocate to Phú Nhuận, Sàigòn in 1954. Prior to immigrating with his family to the United States, he served in the Defense Attache Office at the U.S. Embassy in Sàigòn. On April 21st, 1975, he journeyed with his mother, in-laws, sister-in-law, expectant wife, and 3 toddlers via the Philippines, Guam, Camp Pendleton, and eventually to the Pacific Northwest. He and his family resided in Kirkland for 40 years.
Vincent was a very devout Catholic, and a man of great character, integrity, and humor. He and his wife wanted safety and security for their five children, and worked extremely hard to give their children the opportunities that were taken from them due to the Civil War in Vietnam. His greatest love was for his family, immediate and extended, many of whom he helped establish upon their arrival in America. He enjoyed gardening, soccer, tennis, watching figure skating, card games, bible study, sending greeting cards, decorating for Christmas, assembling creative snacks, and had a great affinity for donuts and fried chicken. He adored his grandchildren, for whom he had an endless supply of patience and joy.
Vincent was preceded in death by his three sisters, a brother-in-law, and a niece. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Hang Bui Tran, and their four sons, one daughter and their spouses: Phan Tran and Jennifer Ching of Kirkland, WA; Uyen Tran Barrion and Bobby Barrion of West Seattle, WA; Dennis Tran and Resi Williams of Everett, WA; Martin Tran and fiancé Krista Holden of West Seattle, WA; and Vinny Tran and fiancé Veronica Velasquez of West Seattle, WA. He also has seven grandchildren: Sofie Tran, Max Tran, Lucas Tran, Monica Tran, Enzo Barrion, Koen Barrion, and Asher Tran. He was an active uncle to 14 nieces, two nephews, and their families.
Visitation will be held at Lifetime Celebrations by Washelli Funeral Home. 18224 103rd Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011 on August 22nd from 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm with a Vigil Mass at 5:00 pm.
Funeral/Memorial service will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. 12600 84th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, on August 24th with a viewing in the chapel at 10:00 am, and the Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Following will be the Graveside service at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, 205 NE 205th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 from 1:30pm - 2:00pm.
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