A Life of Love, A Heart That Touched Everyone It is with a heart shattered beyond words that I share the passing of my beloved wife, who left this world peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 53. Just seven days before her passing, we marked 39 beautiful years together. Years that now feel far too short for a love so deep. There are no words strong enough to describe the pain of losing her and no words beautiful enough to fully capture the woman she was. Trisha was not

Celebrating a life that brought light, laughter, and love across any distance In loving memory of Trisha, I feel so grateful for the special bond we shared over the years. Although we lived far apart overseas, we stayed close through our many conversations, which I will always treasure. Trisha would often share stories about her life—her family gatherings, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and trips overseas with her loved ones. Through her words, I felt connected to those

How an unexpected beginning became one of life’s greatest blessings I’ve been reflecting on the beautiful memories I was lucky enough to share with you, and even through the sadness, I can’t help but smile. One story that always warms my heart is how our friendship first began. I was temporarily filling in for you while you were on maternity leave at Symantec. My very first job in high tech. I remember secretly wishing that the girl on maternity leave might decide not to retu

Memories of a Life That Made Everything Feel Special Aunty Phuong was truly one of a kind, a travel expert and someone who made every moment feel special. She inspired me to explore more and appreciate the simple things in life. In 2017, she took me and Jason to Vietnam, showed us where our family grew up, and took care of us for two weeks like we were her own kids. I’ll always remember how much love and care she put into everything, finding the best food, planning fun excurs

Mother’s Love That Never Leavesorever Having my mom in my life was the greatest blessing I could have ever asked for. When I think about her, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t just that she loved me; it’s how deeply she loved me and how she showed it in everything she did, even in the smallest, quietest ways. She was strong, gentle, loving, and so protective of me. And she was funny too—she had her own way of showing love that I didn’t always notice in the moment, but

Forever Friends, Beyond Time and Distance Phương ơi, I honestly can’t remember exactly how we met back in middle school, but we just clicked and became friends right away. I remember the summer of eighth grade when my dad took us to Monterey to take photos along the 17-Mile Drive. He had this new 3-D camera, which back then felt like a huge deal, like having the first iPhone today. I asked you to come along, and I’m so glad you did. We stopped along the way while my dad had u

More Than a Goodbye: A Gift of Love and Wisdom A beautiful soul who lived fully, loved deeply, and gave endlessly. There is one moment with you I will carry with me for the rest of my life. When I came to visit you at the hospital, even through your pain, your presence was filled with warmth. You looked at me with such deep love, so genuine, so sincere. You reached out, gently touched my face, and softly said, “Enjoy life, Cyndy.” In that moment, everything else faded away. I

The Love She Gave, The Light She Left Behind There are so many cherished memories of Trisha, each one reflecting her deeply thoughtful and selfless spirit. One that stands out most is the cruise we took together, where each day brought a new island to explore. Trisha planned every detail with others in mind, never herself. She chose ports that offered something for everyone: peaceful beaches for quiet reflection and joyful activities for the kids. Those sunlit days were fille

Our Beloved Sister Bé Phương: The Heart That Held Us Together We were truly blessed to grow up with so many sisters, and even more blessed to share such special bonds. Although we grew up sharing small spaces, the memories we created were HUGE and filled with laughter, love, and lifelong lessons. Bé Phương, our little sister Phương—also known as Trisha—inspired us in so many ways. She had a pure heart and lived with kindness, generosity, and a deep love for life. She always c

She Loved Deeply, Lived Fully, Gave Freely Having the chance to know Aunty Phuong was both a privilege and one of the greatest blessings in my life. She was such an incredible person, caring, loving, nurturing, and always full of adventure, who meant so much to our family. She was truly the glue that kept our family close, and because of her, we shared countless unforgettable memories: family camping trips, cruises, and trips to Disneyland. She loved to travel and embrace lif

Raised by Strength, Guided by Love Mom was a force to be reckoned with. I always wondered how she could be everything all at once a therapist, a travel planner, a sales associate, a food critic, a chef, and most importantly, a mom. But to me, she was the person who knew me better than I knew myself. She had her own way of showing love. She would always bring me fruit, already peeled and cut. To this day, I still cannot handle a fruit and a knife the way she could. It was such

She Lived Life at Full Volume Aunty Phuong was the most incredibly caring person in our family’s life. The memories we have with her are all happy, full of her infectious laughter and bright smile. “Sikh Yeh May?” and “Phuong Yee Bong” pronounced in Cantonese, are two frequent phrases tied to my memory of her that translate to “Did you eat yet?” and “Auntie will help”. She was always making sure we were well fed and always wanted to help us with anything. Growing up and until

Phuong: The Heart That Kept Us Together Sitting here, trying to put into words what my sister Phuong meant to me, I suddenly realized something I hadn’t fully understood before: she wasn’t just my sister. She was my classmate, my partner in mischief, and my very best friend. When we were young, we were inseparable. Every class, every errand, every adventure we did it all together. From Chinese class to English class to Vietnamese school, we rode our bikes side by side, walked

One Life, Countless Hearts Touched The most calming, charismatic, loving, adventurous, and genuine soul to have walked this earth. If you were lucky enough to cross paths with Trisha, you quickly learned she was truly one of a kind. She had a warmth about her that made people feel comfortable the moment they met her. Her presence had a way of calming a room, and her laughter was something everyone around her grew to love. People naturally went to her when they needed advice o

Remembering the Woman Who Made Everyone Feel Included Mrs. Cheung was one of the kindest people that I have had the privilege of knowing. From the first day I met her at Kiely’s school event, she made it a point to always make me feel included and seen. Immediately after meeting her, she included me in family dinners and potential future outings. We quickly bonded over our mutual love of traveling and exploring new parts of the world. I can still hear her recounting her trip