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Hiep Nguyen Obituary
1947-2017
Nguyen Cong Hiep was born on March 31, 1947 in Saigon, Vietnam to Nguyen Trung Nghia and Nguyen Thi Kia.
During the Vietnam War he served the United States in the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) through four tours. He served honorably and bravely.
Upon arriving in the U.S. with his family in 1975, Hiep and his family started a new life in Florida, later settling in Houston, Texas. Hiep eventually found his calling in tropical fish and exotic pets owning and operating several business in the Houston area.
Hiep passed away on July 8, 2017 at the age of 70 after a sustained illness.
He is survived by his life partner Hoang Thu Huong with son Alan Tran; daughter Annie Chapman with sons Jacob and Ethan; son Andy Nguyen with wife Maureen and daughters Sage and Arden; daughter Lucie Rebueno with husband Oliver and sons Bennett and Owen. Mr. Nguyen is also survived by his five siblings and former wife Nguyen Thi Dieu Hoa.
Services will be held at Winford Funerals, 8514 Tybor Drive, Houston, TX 77074. Open visitation will be held from 9AM-9PM on Friday, July 21, 2017. A Christian blessing will be held at 6:30PM on Friday, July 21, 2017. A Buddhist ceremony will be held at 10AM on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
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RIP Mr. Hiep. Thank you for you incredible service and bravery in fighting communism. (Hiep is wearing the glasses as he did in many of his photos.)
Tony Diaz
January 21, 2020
William Stevens
July 18, 2017
RIP Brother from an old Special Operations Group warrior back in the early 60s in Vietnam.
Jim F
July 18, 2017
Rest In Peace.
JIm Shorten (Jones)
July 17, 2017
May you rest in peace. Until we meet again...
Tim Kirk
July 17, 2017
Hiep,
You were a friend in a dangerous place. Your smiling face in times of trouble was encouraging to many. I am proud to have known you and called you friend. You are missed by many.
Tim Kirk
RT Idaho
David Spurling
July 17, 2017
RIP You served your Country with honor.
Vietnam Vet 69-70
Rachel McGovern
July 17, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of Hiep. He was a father, son, brother, husband, a hero, and brother in arms to so many fellow heroes. I know that he is missed and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with Annie, Andy, Lucie, Hoang, Alan, Hiep's grandchildren, sons and daughters in law,and all of his loved ones.
Sage & Arden
Rosemary Kinsella
July 17, 2017
May your father Hiep, rest in peace and may your family receive God's blessings of peace, comfort and good memories.
Blessings,
Rosemary G. Kinsella
Marilyn and Tony Thompson
July 17, 2017
Our thoughts are with everyone who this brave man came into contact with. May he forever live in your memories.
John Erskine COL (Ret) USA
July 17, 2017
A salute to a true warrior from a former Special Forces Officer! Condolences to the family.
JOHN SHORE
July 17, 2017
He was the most dependable and competent team mate. I was very fond of Hiep and it was my misfortune not to see him after he came to the US.
Sincere condolences to his family.
John "Bubba" Shore
Larry Greene
July 17, 2017
At CCN I always enjoyed talking with Hiep. He was always willing to help me with my Vietnamese language and was a great teacher for me.
Jack Kull
July 17, 2017
Ong Hiep's bravery and valor are a lasting memory to those who knew him, and knew of him. He fought valiantly with other brave men, both Americans and Vietnamese, in the struggle against communism. We shall always remember him, his courage, and his sacrifice.
With sincere condolences to his family.
Jack Kull
Friend of Recon Team Idaho
J D
July 17, 2017
Condolences to Hiep's family and friends. I had the privilege of meeting him and enjoyed hearing about his experiences in Vietnam. Hiep served both the Republic of Vietnam and the United States with honor and courage. He was a warrior who fought for several years alongside US Special Forces on the most hazardous of assignments. RIP Hiep.
Benjamin Nimrod
July 17, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort sustain you in your time of need.
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