Mr. Thanh Xuan Phan died peacefully after a sudden heart attack on July 15, 2016 in Victoria, B.C. He was born on April 5, 1947 in Quang Tri, Vietnam.
Predeceased by his parents, Phien and Sinh Nguyen, and his son Duy, Thanh is survived by his wife, Lieu Nguyen, and 7 children and 11 grandchildren; daughter Van and son-in-law Damien (Faith, Eden, Christabel, Zachary); daughter Vy and son-in-law Albert (Kyle, Angeline, Brandon); son Phong and daughter-in-law Lindsay (Sophia, Henry); son Ken and daughter-in-law Sayako (Eve); son Vincent; daughter Diana and son-in-law Shannon (Wade) and son Daniel. He will be missed also by his brother (Gam) and 3 sisters (Luu, Vang, Hien), as well as other relatives and friends in Canada and Vietnam.
In Vietnam, after leaving the seminary, Thanh settled in Phan Rang, where he met his wife, Lieu. They got married within that year and later immigrated to Canada by way of Port Alberni. They eventually relocated to Victoria to raise their family. Thanh retired from the University of Victoria in 2014. His greatest pleasure was received from spending time with his family. He loved soccer, music (guitar, singing), and do-it-yourself projects. He will be deeply loved, and will be missed but never forgotten.
A Prayer Service will be held at McCall’s Floral Chapel, Johnson at Vancouver Streets, on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 7 p.m. A celebration of Thanh’s life and reception will follow at 8 p.m. The Funeral Service will be at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street, on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10 a.m., followed by a reception.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
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Our deepest condolences.
Phan, Lindsay and the Phan family,
I am thinking of you at this difficult time. My deepest condolences.
Naomi
So very sorry to hear of your loss Diana, sending you and your family lots of love, strength and prayers. Know that you have support here when you need us. Lots of love!
My heart is with you Diana. My condolences to your family for such a big loss. I pray for strength for you during this very difficult part of your life. I will be here when you need someone to talk to. Much love and respect…Maxine
I am so sorry to hear about your sudden loss of a loved one, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult tasks to deal with. Please take care of yourself and be strong. Many hugs and kisses.
So sorry to hear of your loss Diana and family. Sending heart felt condolences and deepest sympathies to you and your family. Friend and co-worker Pamela Hope.
Diana and family, thinking of you during this difficult time. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We hope that God and family/friends bring you comfort and some happiness as you work through this difficult time.
Condolence to your family, It was my pleasure to have worked with Thanh for years at Uvic, he was a great,funny and helpful man.
Sorry to heard of your loss Dan. With our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Denny and Johanne Ng.