Brigitte Ai-Thu Hoang

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER Brigitte Hoang passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, in Falls Church, Virginia, at the age of 87. She was born on October 20, 1938, in Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam. Her life's journey took her from Vietnam to France, then to New Jersey and California, before returning to France in her retirement years, reflecting a life defined by family, friendship, adventure, and professional accomplishment. Brigitte was a lifelong optimist whose warmth, resilience, and gentle spirit carried her family through life’s greatest challenges with grace, courage, and a youthful sparkle. She had a deep appreciation for beauty and culture. She loved fashion, watching tennis, classic French and Vietnamese music, and French cinema, especially the films of her favorite actresses, Romy Schneider and Catherine Deneuve. Among her favorites was Indochine, which resonated deeply with her French and Vietnamese roots. An avid traveler, she delighted in discovering new places and embracing new experiences. Her journeys took her across the United States and throughout Europe and Asia, including several returns to Vietnam to reconnect with family, friends, and her roots. She especially treasured these adventures, particularly those shared with her beloved cousin, Trà Mi, and Trà Mi’s husband, Dr. Phạm Doãn Đế. Brigitte’s pursuit of education reflected her determination and lifelong love of learning. After building a career in Vietnam and France, she returned to academia later in life while raising her family, earning a master’s degree in Nuclear Pharmacy from the University of Southern California. Above all, Brigitte cherished her family. She found her greatest joy in the love of her children and grandchildren, whose lives were forever enriched by her kindness, generosity, wisdom, and unwavering encouragement. She is survived by her two daughters, Nga T. Cao and Nathalie Cao Andreae; her two sons-in- law, Nhượng H. Nguyễn and Timothy Rast Andreae; and her five grandchildren, Patrick Huy-Trực Nguyễn, Eric Huy-Đắc Nguyễn, Monica Hiền-My Nguyễn, Thacher Cao Andreae, and Thomas Hồ-Đắc Andreae. She was preceded in death by her son, Private Paul Cao Xuân Phúc, and her former husband, Professor Cao Xuân Chuân. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her. Additional details, please include on website where appropriate: MEMORIAL & SERVICE SUNDAY AUG 9, 9-11AM JEFFERSON FUNERAL CHAPEL 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria VA 703-971-7400 SERVICE SCHEDULE 9 AM -10 AM Visiting Hours 10 AM -11 AM Buddhist Service 11 AM -12 PM Cremation Ceremony (family only) IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO Hoa Nghiêm Pagoda: [www.chuahoanghiem.org] Zelle: donation@hoanghiem.org

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Brigitte Ai-Thu Hoang

October 20, 1938 - August 3, 2026