Mary Nhan Nguyen

Mary Nhan Nguyen, 92, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hung Yen, Vietnam on December 1, 1932, to her parents Trong Duc Nguyen and Kheo Thi Quach. On September 2, 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France, Mary bravely migrated from North Vietnam to South Vietnam with her late husband Peter Thanh Nguyen, and their firstborn, Larry Dat Nguyen. Once again on April 30, 1975, Mary made another journey to the United States to start a new life with her husband and a big family of 8.

She was a mother to Larry Dat Nguyen, Hang Trinh, Ann Huyen Nguyen, Dai Quoc Nguyen, Linda Hong Nguyen, Jane Huong Gow, Cindy Hoang Nguyen, and Christie DIep Vo. She loved to have big family gatherings. She was also a beloved grandmother to 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, who brought immense joy to her life.

Mary is survived by Larry Dat Nguyen, spouse Kathy Thu Nguyen, and children Jennifer, Samantha, and Brandon; Hang Tinh, spouse Bao Trinh, children Linda, Lisa, Gary, and Diana; Ann Huyen Nguyen, spouse Tony Giang Ninh, children Chi, Vy, and Amy; Dai Quoc Nguyen and spouse Thu Nguyen, children Christine, Danny, Kevin, Tommy, and Alexandra; Linda Hong Nguyen, spouse Nelson Nguyen Nguyen and child Tracy; Jane Huong Gow and Souse Todd Nguyen Gow, children Audrey, Aidan, and Aaron; Cindy Hoang Nguyen, spouse Tuan Nguyen, children Melissa and Dustin; and Christie Diep Vo, spouse Nhat Vo, children Jessica and Leslie.

She is preceded in death by her late husband Peter Thanh Nguyen.

Mary did not graduate from high school and did not have all the education to get ahead in life, but her resilience, hard work ethic, and iron helped her excel in anything she set her mind to do.

She will be remembered for her tenacity, tough mind, never giving up, and ability to overcome adversity. Mary had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went and left behind a legacy of laughter and cherished memories. Her life story serves as an inspiration to all who knew her, reminding us that it's not the challenges we face, but how we face them that defines us.

Mary touched and affected many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lastly, for the past 5 years, Mary suffered from dementia that took away her livelihood, physical ability, and overall health. We are so grateful for the care and love that INT Community Homes has shown our mother. The staff is always kind and attentive, and the home feels like a real family environment. We feel blessed to have found such a wonderful place for her. Thank you, Cheri, Truong, and the staff for all that you do.