Tuan Tu

In Loving Memory of Tuan Tu

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Tuan Tu, who left this world on September 14, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on December 12, 1943, in Saigon, Vietnam, Tuan lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion, spending most of his years in Amarillo, Texas, where he built a warm and welcoming home for his family.

For 28 years, Tuan proudly served his community as a U.S. Postman, delivering not just letters and packages, but also a familiar smile and steady presence. His hard work, reliability, and warmth left an impression on everyone along his routes.

Tuan was known by all as the life of the party — social, caring, dependable, and kind. His warm smile and big embraces made everyone feel special. He devoted his life to his family, always prioritizing their well-being. Through his diligence, selflessness, and careful attention to every detail, he ensured that his wife and children lived a good life filled with opportunity and love.

As a husband, he was a charmer from the very beginning, winning over his wife, My, with his big heart and gentlemanly spirit. Their love story was one of great affection — hand-holding, bear hugs, and kisses that never needed to be hidden. As a father, he taught his children the value of hard work, the importance of caring for what you love, and the responsibilities that come with being part of a family. Together with My, he upheld their Buddhist traditions, passing down the richness of culture and respect through every Lunar New Year and family gathering. His grandchildren adored their ‘Gong Gong,’ as he always sought to bring laughter to their lives and cherished spending quality time with them.

He found happiness in life’s simple pleasures: tending to his garden, caring for his aquariums and koi pond, playing ping pong, traveling, ballroom dancing, and taking daily walks through his neighborhood. He cherished family dinners (always ending with vanilla ice cream for dessert), carnival outings, movie nights, and the ritual of Sunday house cleaning. But more than anything, his greatest joy came from being surrounded by his family.

Tuan is survived by his loving wife, My; his children, Mary, David, Lisa, Peter, and Brian; his son-in-law Albert, daughters-in-law, Megan and Ayumi; soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Gillian; his grandchildren, Sunshine, Ocean, and Milo; and his siblings, Agena and Huy. He is now reunited with his parents Ninh and Muoi, and his son-in-law, Eric.

Tuan’s legacy is one of devotion, vitality, and joy. He taught us to work hard, love unconditionally, honor our traditions, and put family first. His warmth, his smile, and his embrace will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.