Born in the province of Châu Đốc, Southwest of Vietnam near the Cambodian border, on an islet named Long Thuận, Mrs. Tran later moved to the capital of Saigon in her early teen years. During World War II at the age of 17 she acquired a clerical job in a local newspaper and learned to speak Japanese fluently. Since then she was fascinated by the Japanese culture, had many Japanese friends and practiced their Buddhism.
Mrs. Tran met her husband, Mr. Charles P. Ong (Ong Phú Xuyên), in her late teen years, and together they had their first son, Mr. Vincent Ong (Ong Quốc Vinh). Other children followed, including Tony Ong (Ong Quốc Trí), Thuy Ong (Ong Thị Mộng Thúy), Daniel Ong (Ong Quốc Khánh Nguyên), and Katherine Ong (Ong Thị Bảo Châu).
Her lifetime was of struggle and defiance, of selflessness and sacrifice. Her love of husband and children had no boundaries. As housewife she supported her husband to elevate her family condition from poverty to prosperity with Mr. Ong’s successful career as a VP of a major financial institute in Saigon. As a mother she covered her children with love and caring until her last breaths. She lived a life of a philanthropy, adopted many children, helped countless relatives and strangers in needs.
She loved take pictures and was very photogenic. She loved roses. She spoke fluently Japanese and Cantonese. On her own she learned how to sew most of her small children’s clothing, and to cook tasty meals for the family. She made friends easily with her beautiful smiles, warm attitude, and generosity.
Mrs. Tran is survived by her four children, Tony, Thuy, Daniel, and Katherine, grandchildren, Sheila, Larry, Trang, Vy, Linda, Kevin, and Jordan. She is cremated at Oak Hill Funeral Home on January 30, 2019.
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