Trinh Thi Nguyen

Nguyễn Thị Trình, 88, of Fairfax Virginia, peacefully passed away on March 06, 2021 in Fairfax, Virginia. She is survived by her eight children, 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was born to Phạm Thị Hội, on June 18, 1933 in Cam Giang District, Hai Duong Province, VietNam. At three years old, her mother passed away and her father remarried. She grew up with four siblings and four step-siblings. At the age of 17, she married Trần Văn Pháp, a reserve officer from Nam Dinh Military Academy who served in the North Vietnamese National Army from 1948-1954, and who later served as an Officer in the Republic of VietNam Marines Division from 1955-1975. After the Fall of Saigon in 1975, he was sent to a concentration camp for three years, during which he became ill and was eventually released. He passed away three months after they were reunited. At the age of 42, she was left a widow with eight children to raise on her own. Through perseverance and hard work, she became a businesswoman that operated a successful store and restaurant. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, life was tough beyond words for South Vietnamese military wives. She faced daily harassment and mental torture from the new communist government. However, through sheer will and determination, she stayed strong and tirelessly worked for her children and grandchildren - her purpose in life was dedicated entirely to them. She selflessly gave herself and all that she had to ensure their wellbeing and safety - even if it meant parting ways with each child as they attempted their escapes to America in search of a better life. She emigrated from VietNam and came to the United States in 1991. Even here, she continued to tirelessly and selflessly take care of her loved ones until she was no longer physically able to. She has left behind a legacy of love and sacrifice. She was loved by all her children and grandchildren, and she will be greatly missed. As of 2021, she had eight Children, twenty two Grandchildren, and seven Great Grandchildren: Children and their Spouses: Trần Thị Ngọc (oldest daughter) – husband Trương Quốc Dũng - Virginia, USA Trần Thị Minh Nguyệt - husband Nguyễn Minh Tươi -Virginia, USA Trần Quang Đức - wife Nguyễn Thị Mừng - California, USA Trần Quang Mỹ - wife Nguyễn Thị Nga - Virginia, USA Trần Quang Hoàng Anh - wife Nguyễn Thị Hồng Diễm - Virginia, USA Trần Thị Thùy Nga - husband Nguyễn Hữu Ninh - Virginia, USA Trần Quang Thái - Lê Nam Phương – Florida, USA Trần Quang Bình - Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai – Virginia, USA Grandchildren and their spouses: Trương Quốc Tùng, Trương Hoàng Tùng, Nguyễn Trần Phong Châu - husband Ngô Quang Thiện, Nguyễn Trần Bảo Châu - husband Lê Đức Thọ, Nguyễn Trần Băng Châu, Nguyễn Trần Hoàng Châu, Trần Vĩnh Đình Diana - husband Andrew Zwers, Trần Vĩnh Đăng Daniel - wife Trần Christina, Trần Vĩnh Đương Doreena - husband Roger Hua, Trần Tâm Phương - husband Vũ Công Thiện, Nguyễn Khánh Vân Kelly, Nguyễn Cao Vinh Kevin, Ngân Trần Tristine, Trần Hoàng Benjamin, Trần Huyền Macie, Trần Quang Barry. Great Grandchildren: Ngô Quang Trenton, Ngô Kim Trxie, Lê Nguyễn Olivia, Lê Nguyễn Jake, Amelia Frances Kiều Zwers, Vũ Quang Liam, Vũ Trần Nora. The family of Trình Nguyễn wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all of the doctors and staff members that took care of her at the Reston Hospital, at the Inova Advanced Illness and Geriatric Care, as well as all the caregivers from Care People Home Health for the care they provided over the years. The funeral service will be held at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042, on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 09 AM-7:00 PM. The burial will follow at National Memorial Park, on Saturday, on March 20, 2021 at 10:30 AM. The service will also be streaming live online. Please contact the family for more information.