Khanh Chau Quang

Khanh Ngoc Chau Quang, 72, went to be with our Lord peacefully and painlessly on March 5th, 2025, at Strong Hospital. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and is the youngest of three children. Although she had a second-grade education, her education did not define her abilities and character. She was a polyglot and spoke at least three Chinese dialects, Vietnamese, and English. She was a generous woman with a servant's heart, and she had so much love to give to her family and friends.
In the 1970s, just after the Vietnam War, Khanh and her family escaped from Saigon on a boat. She became a refugee encamped on an island with her brother and his family for two years. They eventually moved to the United States through sponsorships by the church body. One family gave them housing. Another family taught them English, and another family helped them find work. After settling in the United States, Khanh's brother arranged for her to meet her future husband, Ha Quang. They got married and moved to Boston. Khanh and Ha briefly worked in the hotel service industry. Khanh was a cleaner, and Ha was a cook. Khanh won many employee awards at the hotel due to her work ethic and diligence. She gave birth to a baby boy (1986), who predeceased her, and later, her daughter, Sandy Quang Wieder, who survived her.
Khanh, Ha, and Ha's extended family moved to Rochester, NY, in 1990 to start Dac Hoa Restaurant. They both cooked at the Restaurant until their retirement and its closure on December 3rd, 2022. Dac Hoa Restaurant was the first Vietnamese Restaurant to serve roast duck and roast pork in Rochester. The meat could be seen hanging from the restaurant windows, which disturbed some customers, but for those who knew and understood, it was the best duck and pork in town.
Khanh's favorite pastimes during her breaks were crocheting, gardening, and making new crochet patterns. She was a Jane of all trades, and above all, she was a talented cook. Since retirement, she has lived each day with no regret. She was a remarkable woman who kept bouncing back from her health struggles. Despite her health, she was a strong, independent lady who continued to cook and power through what life had dealt her. Doctors and nurses who came into contact with her were always surprised by her open outlook on life and how active she was despite her physical condition.
Khanh spent her last day doing business as usual. She went to her doctor's appointment for a consultation. She got her passport photos taken in anticipation of future celebratory events and trips and had a Vietnamese sandwich (bahn-mi) for dinner. Khanh was helped to bed by Ha and spent the night chatting with her sister-in-law before passing away the next day.
Khanh is survived by her husband, Ha To Quang; daughter, Sandy Quang Wieder; son-in-law, Patrick Wieder; grandchild, TBD; brother, Nguyen Chau; sister-in-law, Ngoc Tran; nephew, Tom Chau; nephew, Dan Chau; niece, Khanh Chau; nephew, Charlie Chau; sister-in-law, Nu Quang; brother-in-law, So Tran, and niece, Karen Tran.
Friends may call to the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Avenue) Friday, March 21st from 5-7 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral chapel Saturday, March 22nd at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.