"Chu Anh, my wonderful and loving uncle. From the very beginning, he welcomed me with open arms, and I always felt his warmth and kindness.
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of him picking up McDonald?s breakfast for Annie and Me, just because he knew I would appreciate it. That?s who he was..always so thoughtful, always paying attention to the little things that made people feel loved.
He had this quiet way of making you feel seen and cared for. I?ll always carry that with me.
I?ll think of him often. He?s deeply missed and always will be.
-Mary "
In loving memory of
Anh Ngo
December 8, 1956 - May 13, 2025
Anh Ngo, 70, passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 13, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Vietnam, he spent his teenage years there and enlisted into the Vietnamese Airborne Division during the Vietnam Civil War before making his way to the United States as a refugee where he was then sponsored by Peter Koch and his wife Susan. He spent time in New York and Pennsylvania before he moved to Dutch Harbor, AK where he worked at many different companies before settling to work for UniSea until retirement. He met his wife An Hue while working at East Point Seafood. He started and raised his family (two daughters and 1 son), worked hard, and experienced lively and memorable times on this small island for about 40 years until he retired to Kent, WA with his wife in 2018. Here he spent his retirement dedicated to spending time with family and taking care of his home and garden.
Anh was a handy man and learned how to build retaining walls, make compost, and overall customizing his home. He loved growing herbs and vegetables, and maintaining a multitude of house plants. He was a jack of all trades and master of some. He planted dozens of trees and flower bushes all around his home with his wife. Anh loved music, reading, and watching movies and YouTube videos. He had an extensive collection of classical music and soft rock DVDs. His favorite band was The Bee Gees. He dabbled in playing many different instruments and encouraged his children and grandchildren to learn by buying them guitars, bass guitars, pianos, etc. He also loved discovering new technology and purchased electronics as soon as he was able to, not only for himself but for his family as well.
He was loving, generous, patient, supportive, and kind. He touched the lives of countless people. He also had an interesting sense of humor and told many jokes. He lived his life to the fullest before cancer slowed him down and even then he still had a positive outlook most of the time.
Anh was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He is survived by wife An Hue, daughters Terry Ann and Annie, granddaughters Mai and Venelope, brother Loi Ngo and sister Kim Chung Ngo, and many in-laws, cousins, extended family, and nieces and nephews.
He is deeply missed by his family and friends and his memory will forever be cherished in their hearts.
Anh was cremated on May 27, 2025 at 10:00 am with a small gathering of family and friends present.
Tributes
"Anh was someone that always cared about others. The only photo I have of my high school graduation was taken by him because he cared enough to find Thaihang and I through the huge crowds and take it. It was very special and something I will always remember. I enjoyed seeing him at many social gatherings as he was always so happy and engaging. Rest in peace!"
"I will always remember my sweet uncle as funny, charming and full of life. I have fond memories of our political debates and chatting with you about your fascinating life. You are loved by many due to your good heart and it was wonderful to see you surrounded by your doting family. The garden you left for your family is absolutely breath taking and when I see a garden hat, I will always think of you. I?ll miss our chats, but one day we will meet at a place where you are happy and smiling in a beautiful garden. -Thaihang"
"I only knew Anh (Chu Anh for me..) for a short sliver of his life, but for the short amount of time I did know him he profoundly affected me, in many ways. This was a man that, while we had a language barrier, I could understand very well. I understood this mans soul, who he was - and after I met him I understood very quickly how he had raised such an amazing family and loving children. There is a lot of self improvement in myself that I need, and Chu Anh is the one who showed me it.
As a father, as a friend, and as a husband I respect him very deeply. I say respect, and not respected, because there will never be a time I forget about Chu Anh and the effect he had on me and my family. For being so welcoming to me, for allowing me into his home, for trusting me with his family - for sharing his love with me and mine.
To say he will be deeply missed is an understatement, and I can't imagine the right words to describe how much love this man left behind.
~ Brett & Family"
"We're so sorry for you loss and you'll be always in our prayers. I don't have a lot of memories with him myself but I remembered his big smile whenever we met. He always asks me " Kho? không Ty ?" with happy face. I was inpired by his happy and strong mind through difficulties in life.
Ti & Vinh Family
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