Trang Bao Phuong Nguyen

July 26, 1976 - September 3, 2020

Trang Bao Phuong Nguyen passed to be with her heavenly Father on September 3, 2020. Born in Saigon Vietnam July 26, 1976, oldest of 3 children to parents Phuong Kim Nguyen and Van Dao Nguyen, the family escaped to America after the war. Trang grew up in San Jose, CA where she spent most of her childhood years and relocated to Rocklin where she passed peacefully with her husband by her side. Trang loved life! So many of her passions include running, hiking, yoga, biking, or just taking walks with friends. She loved taking trips with family, and Hawaii was her favorite destination. Along with living out her passions, Trang was an accomplished career woman. Trang graduated U.C. Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and went on to graduate school to receive her Doctor of Optometry at SCCO. She practiced as an Optometrist for 15 years all the while putting God and family first. She was a dedicated mother and wife and devoted herself to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship), MIA (Mom’s in Armor), and volunteering for the church and community. Her faith and courage kept her spirit strong, especially fighting for 7 years against breast cancer. Trang is survived by husband Derrick Chau, and daughters Saraya Faith(13) and Laney Grace(11). They are the loves of her life and gave them all that she had. Trang was kind, loving, selfless, faithful, humble, and an encourager to others. Anyone who knew Trang remembers the beautiful smile, love, and grace that she exuded, even amid her health struggle. No matter how she was feeling, she was there to listen and support you.