Loc Thi Vuong

Loc Thi Vuong, age 90, passed away peacefully in the grace of God on November 12, 2025, at 3:00 AM, surrounded by the love of her family at home in Amarillo, Texas.

She was born on June 10, 1935, to Phan Van Vuong and Nha Thi Hoang in Móng Cái, Việt Nam, where she grew up in a close-knit Vietnamese Catholic community. She lived a long, faith-filled life marked by resilience, generosity, and a deep, enduring love for her family.

Loc was an honorable daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt whose kindness and joyful spirit touched everyone she met. She loved gathering with family, dancing playfully, meeting new people, and spreading warmth everywhere she went. She was truly the heart of her family.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. Loc was an active and beloved member of Our Lady of Vietnam Catholic Church in Amarillo, where she prayed faithfully and shared her love, laughter, and stories with everyone — from longtime friends to brand-new faces. She had a gift for turning even ordinary moments into unforgettable memories, bringing light and joy into every room she entered. She had the best stories, the best giggles, and a special charm that made everyone feel seen, loved, and more energized whenever she spoke to them.

Despite not knowing much English, Loc made friends everywhere she went — at church, at the store, at doctor visits, at the airport, and anywhere a stranger wandered within ten feet of her. With full confidence and perfectly timed humor, her favorite English phrase was: “I like you too much!”. And somehow, with her smile, tone, and mischievous sparkle, everyone understood exactly what she meant.

She married An Van Hoang at a young age and tragically lost him at the age of 23 during the Vietnam War. Courageously, she raised their two children alone, never remarrying and remaining loyal to her husband for the rest of her life. Through hardship and war, she worked tirelessly to support her family.

After her children fled Vietnam during the post-war years and resettled in the United States, Loc remained steadfast and patient, enduring many difficult years on her own. With profound bravery, she later escaped Vietnam as a refugee, seeking asylum in the Philippines and Hong Kong, before finally reuniting with her children in America in the summer of 1990. Her journey was one of extraordinary courage, faith, and love.

Loc was known for her unforgettable hugs, her playful spirit, and her adventurous heart — even attending a Justin Timberlake concert a week before her 89th birthday. She was always ready for anything and brought joy wherever she went.

Loc was preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings, her husband, and her eldest son, Doan Hoang.

She is survived by her strong and spirited daughter, Tan Hoang; her loving daughter-in-law, Hoan Trinh; and her dedicated son-in-law, Khoa Nguyen.

She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Quynh, Johnny & wife Christine, Tony, Dean, and Robert — along with countless nieces and nephews whom she adored.

Loc was also blessed with two great-grand(fur)children, Goku and Uchi, who brought her endless joy. She loved sneaking them snacks and giving them the best scratches.

Her family will forever remember her unwavering faith, her humor, her welcoming nature, and the way she poured love into everyone around her. Though she has returned to God, her legacy of kindness and joy will continue to shine through her children, grandchildren, and future great-grandchildren — human and fur.

The family kindly asks for prayers for the repose of her soul.

May her soul rest in the eternal peace of Christ.