Nhung Thi Tran

Nhung Thi Tran was born in 1932, in the countryside of Binh Duong, Vietnam. Growing up on a farm, she learned to work hard at a young age. In 1949, she married Khoai Huynh in a nearby village. Two years after, while he served in the army of South Vietnam for nine years, she dedicatedly cared for their children as well as her parents-in-law. In 1960, they moved to Saigon. After the war in 1975, she continued to care for her kids while her husband entered a concentration camp for over five years. In 1995, they immigrated to Minnesota and called Mankato their forever home. 

The unconditional love for her seven children, thirteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren will never be forgotten. She and her husband are known for their generosity and always willing to offer their home and hospitality in Vietnam and in the US to anyone in need, especially for those working, seeking medical treatments, or attending college. 

Nhung’s hobbies included sewing, knitting, cooking, gardening, baby-sitting, and spending time with her family and friends. She made custom clothes for her kids until they finished high school. She loved to cook for her family and friends. She dedicated her life fasting and praying for her loved ones. Her eggrolls, steam buns (banh bao), steamed cake (banh tet), and steamed rice rolls (banh cuon) were always delicious. Her children inherited her strong work ethic and love for gardening. She was a regular at the YMCA and walked on the track almost every day until her health declined quickly since last month. 

Nhung Tran passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2024 surrounded by her big loving family. Nhung is survived by her husband, Khoai Huynh; daughter, Lam Huynh (Thomas Marks); son, Phu Huynh (Thu Nguyen); daughter, Lien Hodapp (Stan Hodapp); son, Quan Huynh (Hien Dang); daughter, Dung Huynh (Khanh Nguyen); daughter, Hanh Menjivar (Joe Menjivar); and son, Ngon Huynh (Thuy Trang); grandchildren, Thuy Bac-Louangsaphakdy (Jim Louangsaphakdy), Vy Huynh (Quang Bui), Quyen Huynh (Lam Nguyen), An Huynh (Chi Tran), Phuc Huynh, Chuong Huynh, Khuong Huynh, Quynh Anh Nguyen (John Duong), Minh Anh Nguyen, John Menjivar, Jasmine Menjivar, Nick Huynh, Tiana Huynh; great-grandchildren, Lilyanna Louangsaphakdy, James Louangsaphakdy, Son Huynh, and Tran Nguyen. 

She valued the precious memories of all of her teachers at Lincoln Community Center who played a big part in her learning English and becoming a US citizen. Also she loved gardening at Good Council Hill. She was always grateful for the love and help received from her close friends and relatives in Vietnam, Houston - Texas, Chicago - Illinois, Vancouver - Canada and all over Minnesota. Her family deeply appreciated all good care from Dr. Miller, specialists and staff from North Mankato and Mankato Clinic as well as St. Croix Hospice. 

As Nhung wishes, in lieu of flowers, all the memorials preferred to Tay Phuong Meditation Center in Savage, Minnesota, Tay Tang Buddhist Temple in Binh Duong, Vietnam, St. Croix Hospice, Lincoln Community Center, Good Counsel Hill Garden, and YMCA Mankato. 

Ceremony 8am-9:30am, Monday, July 22, 2024 at Mankato Mortuary (1001 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato). Visitation will continue until 1:30pm. Burial following at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato.

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