Rose Hiep Tran's Obituary
“If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.”
On Tuesday August 18, 2020, Rose Hiep Tran, of Palolo Valley passed away at the age of 77. Born in Vientiane, Laos on March 23 - Rose lived a long, full life of adventures and happiness.
In 1982, she immigrated from Vietnam to Thailand then to the Philippines. She finally made her way to Hawaii and had made it her home for over 37 years.
Rose had many amazing skills, one of which is in language - she spoke fluent in Vietnamese, Laotian, and Thai. Her kind and loving personality, sweet heartwarming smile, and compassionate spirit will always be remembered.
Her greatest love was her family. Her children and grandchildren loved her unconditionally. She was the rock in the family - the person who always loved and supported everyone. She was a hardworking, selfless women. Rose had a big beautiful heart, she was well loved in her neighborhood and was always open to helping others in need. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all.
Rose will be lovingly remembered by her sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. A private service will be held.
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