Tan Phuong Vu

Tan Phuong Vu obituary, Arlington, VA

Tan Phuong Vu

Tan Vu Obituary

Visit the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.
Tan Phuong Vu, 97, of Arlington Virginia passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Hai Duong Vietnam, she devoted her life to her family and caring for others.

Tan's gentle presence was a source of comfort and inspiration to those around her. She enjoyed music, singing, knitting and doing charity works.

She was a loving mother to Lan Huong Nguyen and her spouse Con Vu, Lan Anh Nguyen, Thuy Lan Nguyen and her spouse Charles Nguyen, Thu Lan Hoang and her spouse Steven Hoang, and Phuong Lan Nguyen and her spouse Luong Bang Pham.

Her pride continued to flourish through her grandchildren, Lan Hoang Nguyen and her spouse Viet Van Nguyen, Quynh Szuba and her spouse Z Szuba, and Emily Nguyen Bui.

Tan's eyes would light up with joy at the mention of her great-grandchildren, Ethan Nguyen, Emma Nguyen, Eva Nguyen, Egan Nguyen, and Max Szuba. She instilled in them the values of love, kindness, and caring for life.

A viewing service will be held on Saturday February 7th, from 2PM-7PM at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home in Fairfax, Virginia.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032

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