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Minhthu Nguyen Obituary
April 24, 1977 - September 8, 2015
Raleigh
Minhthu Nguyen, born April 24th, 1977 passed in the presence of her loving family on September 8th, 2015 following her 4 year long battle against breast cancer. Survived by her husband Padrick Barrett and daughter Lien, parents Samuel and Than Thi Nguyen of Raleigh, elder siblings Phong (Tran) Nguyen of Raleigh, Ann (Patrick) McGinley of Ridgewood, New Jersey, along with many adoring Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.
Minhthu was the first American born family member after her parents fled war torn Vietnam and was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University for undergraduate and post graduate studies, earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2004. She followed her brother to Raleigh, North Carolina and in 2004 went into business with her Sister-In-Law, Tran Nguyen. Together they owned and operated a successful dental practice in Wake Forest until the time of her death.
Minhthu enjoyed spending time with many family and friends as well as helping others. Minhthu had a generous, kind, and caring spirit and her beautiful smile radiated warmth wherever she went. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Fight for 1in9 or the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Charles Perou Lab. www.1in9.com or https://unclineberger.org/waystohelp/giving/memorial-and-honor-gifts
A time of Visitation will be held from 10-12 p.m. Saturday September 12, 2015 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC 27605.
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Memories and Condolences
for Minhthu Nguyen
Geraldine Callaghan
September 6, 2022
May you find comfort and consolation in remembering her life and all she accomplished. Keeping all her family in my thoughts and prayers.
The Compassionate Friends of Wake County
September 27, 2015
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nguyen,
It is with a heavy heart that we send this message to you. Sadly, we have learned about the passing of your beloved daughter Minhthu. There are simply no words that can adequately express what it is to suffer the loss of a precious child. We are bereaved parents who have suffered this devastating loss. We want to reach out to you in behalf of our group The Compassionate Friends of Wake County: a non-profit and non-denominational support group that consists solely of bereaved parents. We are part of the worldwide organization The Compassionate Friends which can be accessed at www.compassionatefriends.org. Our website is on the latter which you can get on by clicking Chapter Locator and then going to NC. Our group meets twice a month in Raleigh, please see our website for time and location. If you have any questions, please call our message line at 919-833-4022. There is always a bereaved parent on call who should get back to you in one to three days. We are so sorry for your loss and please know that you and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Compassionate Friends of Wake County
Your daughter was a beautiful young woman- on the inside & outside and so accomplished. It is so sad that she must leave her daughter and family at such a young age. It is truly heart-breaking. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Mara Lewis (Mom of Kenny who passed in March 2000 at the age of 15 from bone cancer)
September 25, 2015
sorry to hear about your padrick god bless you drew fussnecker
Amber Shafer
September 21, 2015
I'm shocked and devastated to learn of Minhthu's passing. We have lost a great friend. Her kind ways made the world around her a better place. I always felt lucky to know her. She was the best of us and has left behind impossible shoes to fill. I'm grateful for the time we had together and all the fun memories we shared. My heart goes out to all her family, Padrick, and Lien. But, I know they're all now under the ever watchful eye that was Minhthu's. I know she won't miss a beat! She's at peace, and waiting, to hear all about it...
Donna & John Wall
September 17, 2015
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Nguyen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and entire staff at Gentle Family Dentistry.
Kimiko Gaul
September 16, 2015
Minhthu was such a dear sweet friend and such a wonderful mother. I am so sad upon hearing the news of her passing. She will be terribly missed. All of my love goes to her family, Padrick and Lien.
Cori Fisher
September 15, 2015
My heart, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann McNallie
September 15, 2015
My heart and thoughts are with family, friends and co-workers. She will be missed.
Phuong Chu
September 15, 2015
Em vo cung bang hoang va thuong tiec khi nghe tin cua chi! ... Gio day, chi da den mot noi o moi tuoi dep, thanh binh hon ha chi. Em luon nho nu cuoi rat dep, rat tuoi cung nhu rat am ap cua chi. Em se khong bao gio quen duoc su nhiet Tinh giup do cua chi de co em ngay hom nay. Em va moi nguoi se luon Cau nguyen cho gia dinh chi. Hay yen long chi nhe!
Vivienne and John Kang
September 14, 2015
We are very sorry to hear the news about Minhthu. All our best wishes go out to her family and loved ones and hope we can all take the best of her along with us.
Geraldine Callaghan
September 13, 2015
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Barrett and Nguyen Families on the death of Minhthu, may she be at peace.
Sincerely, Gerry Callaghan and Family.
Connie Zupancic
September 13, 2015
I was simply heartbroken by the news of Dr. Mihnthu's passing. I am so thankful for having known her. I am thankful for the gentle and patient manner in which she cared for patients, for her strength and perseverance, for her commitment to make a difference, and for the laughs we shared. My deepest condolences to her family, friends, and coworkers. May you dance among the angels, my friend. You will be missed.
Linda Shafik
September 13, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to receive this news, My deepest condolences to her family , may her soul rest in peace
Melinda Tataru
September 12, 2015
RIP Dr. Minhthu!
Will & Ashley Butcher
September 12, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Minhthu's passing. Please know that we are keeping her family, friends and Gentle Family Dentistry family in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies to all.
Tien Cao
September 12, 2015
Thank you very much for your support to Our La Vang Church . We will miss you so much chị Minh Thu Nguyễn. Our prayers are with you .
Dave Gourley
September 12, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to receive this news. This is a terrible loss that goes beyond words. Dr. Minhthu was certainly one to make the world a better place. My condolences and blessings to the family and to the practice. May we always find peace with her memories and reflection as we move forward. RIP Dr. Minhthu.
Duy
September 12, 2015
Thank you so much for your help and support with my career in dentistry. I've lost a great friend.
Jason Tucker
September 12, 2015
I'm very saddened to hear of Minhthu's passing. She was a great friend and classmate through high school. Her humor and spirit were like no other. The world is a little less funny without her. My deepest sympathies to the Nguyen Family.
Linh & Heather Tran
September 12, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss...heart breaking.
Kathryn Marker
September 12, 2015
Oh, I am so sorry to hear this news. Gentle Family Dentistry is an amazing office with lovely people. To the coworkers and all the family, my deepest sympathies.
Kim Wolozyn
September 12, 2015
I feel so privelged to have worked and known her over the years. She was so supportive to me as a new mom and I will always remember how she has helped others with 1 in 9 even when she herself was sick. Amazing!
Nguyễn Thi Tứ và Gia Đình.
September 12, 2015
Vô cùng thương tiếc !!! Một sự mất mác lớn lao cuả Đaị Gia Đình và Xã Hêị !!! Câù mong Hương Hồn cuả Minh Thư Nguyễn sớm siêu sanh về miền Cực lạc...
Nam Mô Bổn Sư Thích Ca Mâu Ni Phật
September 12, 2015
This is so sad. Minhthu was such an inspiration to others while giving of herself for so many others. She will be missed. My condolences to the Nguyen family.
-Speaker Richard T. Morgan
Joe Flaviani
September 11, 2015
Best dentist I have ever had and one of the kindest individuals I ever had the privledge to know. We talked a lot about this type of disease as my daughter also had breast cancer at 28. Also kidded about the Buckeyes and the Browns when I sat in the chair. Heaven is better with her by God's side. To her family from my family, we are very sorry for your loss and we will miss her smile. Our prayers are with you.
The Lee Family
September 11, 2015
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tragic time. We have made a donation in her honor to 1in9. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Khoa 5 Sư Pham Qui Nhơn
September 11, 2015
Nhân đươc tin buôn chau Nguyên Thi Minh Thu qua đơi, chung tôi - cac ban Khoa 5 Sư Pham Qui Nhơn hai ngoai miên Nam California vô cung thương tiêc va thanh thât chia buôn cung gia đinh anh Sư chi Thân. Xin nguyên câu cho hương hôn chau Minh Thu sơm vê miên cưc lac.
September 11, 2015
Xin thành kính chia buồn cùng anh chị Nguyễn Hữu Sử và tang quyến.
Nguyện cầu cho linh hồn Cháu NGUYỄN MINH-THƯ sớm được tiêu diêu Miền Cực Lạc.
GIA ĐÌNH ĐỆ NHỊ DƯƠNG CƯU
KHÓA 13 SQHQ NHA TRANG
James Morton
September 11, 2015
Very sad to hear of Dr. Minhthu passing. She gave a lot of herself and in returned gained the love of many. My heart and prayers are with Padrick, Lien and the rest the family. RIP, you will missed.
Tim and Jody Long
September 11, 2015
RIP Dr. Minhthu
Great Neighbor and fantastic Doc. Loved your attitude and smile. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
Jan and Jill Bautista
September 11, 2015
Words cannot express how sad this news was to us. My sister was close to Minhthu and it was clear from her words that Minhthu was a very special person. Padrick and Lien, we cannot imaging what you are going through, but are praying for you now and for the future. God bless.
Theresa & Drew Harrell
September 11, 2015
As patients of Gentle Family Dentistry, we would just like to express our deepest sympathy to each of the staff, her family and friends. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Diane Turnbull
September 11, 2015
Heaven Needed an Angel...
Minhthu~R.I.P.
My Heartful Prayers & Sympathy to Padrick and Lien
Hách Phạm
September 10, 2015
Chúng tôi thành thật chia buồn cùng đạo hữu Nguyễn Hữu Sử và gia đình, nguyện cầu hương linh cháu Minhthu vãng sanh cực lạc quốc.
Minh Pháp Phạm Quang Hách, Cleveland, Ohio.
Bich Nguyen
September 10, 2015
On behalf of the Vietnamese Naval Thirteen Class, We are devastated to have learned of Minh Thu's passing. Our sincere sympaththies in the loss of your daughter.
Hội Lạc Việt
September 10, 2015
Thành Kinh Phân Ưu
Đạt Nguyễn
September 10, 2015
Thành thật chia buồn cùng anh Sử, chị Thân, và toàn thể tang quyến! Nguyện cầu cho hương linh của cháu Minh-Thư sớm được siêu thoát ...
September 10, 2015
The world is emptier now with the loss of a beautiful soul. We were blessed to know and have Minhthu enter our lives. Our prayers are with Padrick, Lien and her family, but our hearts are heavy. She will be missed by everyone she touched. Padrick, if you need anything...Rest in peace, Minhthu. Rick, Lynn, Sam and Matt
Tracie Garrett
September 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Minhthu's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as well as her coworkers at GFD.
Melissa Pujo
September 10, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Minhthu for the past 12 years. She was an amazing, beautiful and talented woman with such a giving heart. I will miss her tremendously. My condolences to all her family. Rest in peace minhthu and you will always be in our hearts.
Bridget houdek
September 10, 2015
The Houdek family sends our condolences . Prayers
Sean & Kathleen Gallagher
September 10, 2015
We send our deepest sympathy to the entire family. We will never forget the beautiful and graceful Minhthu. Having met her at her sister Ann's wedding as we danced and enjoyed her marriage to our cousin, Patrick, she left us with such admiration of her, a lovely lady inside and out May she rest in peace.
September 10, 2015
Thinking of you all at this incredibly sad time and sending Ann, Patrick, Padrick, Lien, Samuel and Than Thi our deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Minhthu. Love and prayers, Fiona, Andy, Joseph, Megan and Olivia x
Fiona Rowell
September 10, 2015
Thinking of you all at this incredibly sad time and sending Ann, Patrick, Padrick, Lien, Samuel and Than Thi our deepest sympathy. Rest in peace Minhthu. Fiona, Andy, Joseph, Megan and Olivia x
Britt Vinson
September 10, 2015
I have been very blessed to have known this beautiful, kind and generous person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Minhthu led a truly remarkable life and will be deeply missed.
Jeanette Myers
September 10, 2015
To Ann, Patrick and family,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of Ann's sister.
Jeanette Myers
September 10, 2015
I am so sad. My dear niece will be greatly missed.
September 10, 2015
Prayers are with the family.
September 10, 2015
R.I.P. Minhthu! God chose the best and we will be well served from above. God Bless you and God Bless your loving family. Patrick & Mary McGinley, Sr.
Dave Lubinger
September 10, 2015
Minhtu was one of my favorite students from the Brecksville-Broadview Heights HS class of 1995. She was sweet, caring, intelligent and had a good sense of humor. She was fun to have in class! I am shocked and saddened by the news of her passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
September 10, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Minhthu's passing. She was an amazing person and I'm glad I had the privilege to have worked for such a sweet person. Praying for comfort for her family.
Brandie Marlin
Devee Findlen
September 10, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Minhthu's passing. She was such a strong and amazing woman. She also was a great boss to have for 8 years. She will be missed by many.
Clem and Sharon Markarian
September 10, 2015
We are so sad. Minhthu was a dear,sweet young soul who will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Clem and Sharon Markarian
Levi Daughety
September 10, 2015
My name is Levi and I work with Miki. I am so very sorry for your loss and I am praying for you and your family. Lean on the Lord and He will help you through this pain.
Loving Mother
Padrick Barrett
September 10, 2015
Loving Mother
Padrick Barrett
September 10, 2015
Kevin Neshat
September 10, 2015
Minhthu was kind, sweet, thoughtful, and always giving. She had a contagious smile! She will be dearly missed!
Kevin Neshat
September 10, 2015
What an amazing person. She was sweet, giving, and kind hearted! Her smile was contagious. Minhthu will be dearly missed!
September 10, 2015
I am sad and shock knowing MinhThu passed. She was a very beautiful person. My prayers and thoughts are with her and her family.
Lie Le ( MinhThu's classmate )
Melissa Willmarth
September 10, 2015
Minhthu was one of the sweetest and most intelligent women I have been blessed to work with and know. Truly beautiful on the inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Keith Lavery
September 10, 2015
Heaven just received another Angel.
Kathy Grasso
September 10, 2015
I have such happy memories with Minhthu. We attended high school and OSU together and the fun times we had I will always remember. Eternal memory.
Kristin and Jeffrey Kaiser
September 10, 2015
We are devastated to have learned of Minhthu's passing. She was an amazing woman- strong, compassionate, loving and someone we are blessed to have called a friend. We pray for the heavy hearts of Padrick and Lien as well as her family and friends. The world is mourning the loss of Minhthu but she finally can rest. There is a time when God says 'Welcome Home'. Heaven has definitely received an angel.
Carolyn & Howard Wesoky
September 10, 2015
We are devastated and hope time will heal
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