Tuan Anh Nguyen

Tuan Anh Nguyen obituary, Oklahoma City, OK

Tuan Anh Nguyen

Tuan Nguyen Obituary

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Tuan Anh Nguyen passed away at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Huong; his two sons, John and Paul; and his four beloved grandchildren, Tavi, Aili, Isabelle, and Izzak. He is also survived by his three brothers, An, Ross, and Ban, and his four sisters, June, Mai, Lien, and Trang.

Growing up as the eldest brother, and later as a devoted husband and father, Tuan embraced the responsibility of caring for, protecting, and guiding his loved ones. Above all, he taught us how to appreciate life and truly enjoy it—with laughter, curiosity, and resilience. He will be dearly missed for his dry humor, playful spirit, and the quiet strength with which he led by example.

Tuan was a bright, brave, and adventurous man. He came to the United States as a Vietnamese refugee and, through hard work and determination, built a meaningful life for himself and his family. After working for several companies, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening his own restaurant, Kim Long, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In retirement, Tuan made his home in Oklahoma City, where he enjoyed his later years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1 PM - 7 PM. Funeral services for family and friends will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Smith & Kernke Funeral Homes in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Ông Nguy n Tu n Anh dã qua d i tu i 72. Ông d l i ngu i v yêu quý, bà Huong; hai ngu i con trai, John và Paul; cùng b n ngu i cháu mà ông h t m c thuong yêu, Tavi, Aili, Isabelle và Izzak. Ông cung d l i ba ngu i em trai, An, Ross và Ban, m t ngu i chi , June, và ba ngu i em gái, Mai, Liên và Trang.

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Ông Tu n là m t ngu i thông minh, can d m và giàu tinh th n phiêu luu. Ông d n Hoa K v i tu cách là m t ngu i t n n Vi t Nam và, b ng s cham ch cùng ý chí kiên cu ng, dã xây d ng du c m t cu c s ng ý nghia cho b n thân và gia dình. Sau nhi u nam làm vi c cho các công ty khác nhau, ông dã th c hi n du c u c mo c d i khi m nhà hàng Kim Long t i Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Khi v huu, ông Tu n d nh cu t i Oklahoma City, noi ông an hu ng nh ng nam tháng cu i d i.

L vi ng s du c t ch c vào ngày Th Tu, ngày 11 tháng 2 nam 2026 t 1 gi chi u d n 7 gi t i . L tang dành cho gia dình và thân h u s du c t ch c vào Th Nam, ngày 12 tháng 2 nam 2026, t i Smith & Kernke Funeral Homes, thành ph Edmond, ti u bang Oklahoma.

Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors - North May Ave

14624 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73134

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