To Phuong Ma Quach

To Phuong Ma Quach

November 15, 1939-March 4, 2024

To Phuong Ma Quach, 87, passed away peacefully in the early afternoon of Monday, March 4th, 2024. She was able to spend her final moments at home in Richmond, VA surrounded by friends and family members, who all loved her dearly.

She was the eldest of four children of Duc Ma & Thi Tran in Soc Trang, Vietnam. She was a caring wife, loving mother, the best grandmother that anyone could ever have and an affectionate great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoa Van Quach, as well as her two younger brothers, Hy Ma (survived by Vinh Thi Ho) and Hon Ma (survived by Xi Thi Huynh).

She is survived by her:

* Sister: Ut Ma Au (Duc Duong Au)

* Children: Linh Q. Muh (Jau-Fu Muh), Jeff Quach (Kim Luu-Tu) and Nghia Quach (Lan Quach)

* Grandchildren: Diana T. Goodwin (Bill Goodwin), Victoria Truong, Ellie Quach, Emma Quach, Erin Quach, Audrey Quach, and Anna Quach

* Great grandchildren: Ava Goodwin, Liam Goodwin

* Numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and long-life friends

She was the matriarch of all matriarchs. There is a proverb that says it takes a whole village to raise a child. Well, she was the whole village for so many of us. She lovingly cared for her many grandchildren and was viewed as the second mother to her siblings, as well as to her numerous siblings-in-law. She was always admired and well respected by everyone who had the privilege to meet her; and she thoroughly enjoyed keeping in touch with all her friends and family across the world.

Her greatest joy in life was enjoying good food and cooking for those she loved. She would literally prepare and cook all day for various family gatherings. It brought her so much joy & happiness to see everyone’s faces filled with smiles and bellies so stuffed that they couldn’t take another bite. Her own love for food, particularly sweets, was known by so many of us as well. It was such a delight to see the twinkle in her eyes & the spark of joy light up her face when she bit into whatever delectable morsel she was able to get her hands on. The best part of it all was when you caught her in the act, she would let out the most infectious giggle and you couldn’t help but join in on the laughter together.

We will forever remember To Phuong for her kindness, generosity, and love for her family and friends. Please feel free to share your fondest memory as we join & reminisce in the celebration of her life.

Viewing and funeral services will be held at Woody Funeral Home, 1711 North Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229 on Saturday, March 9th to Sunday, March 10th.

Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 2:00 pm-7:00 pm

(Buddhist ceremony - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm)

Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 8:00 am-10:00 am

(Buddhist ceremony - 9:00 am-10:00 am)