Peter Hồ Hữu Thọ
March 11, 1950 — August 9, 2025
March 11, 1950 — August 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Phêrô Hồ Hữu Thọ
"Tony Bob"
Beloved Husband • Father • Grandfather • Great-Grandfather
Soldier of the Republic of Vietnam • Bridge Between Two Worlds
Official Announcement
Trong niềm tin vào Chúa Kitô phục sinh,
Gia đình chúng tôi kính báo:
Tony Bob (QLVNCH ĐPQ&NQ)
Sinh ngày 11 tháng 3 năm 1950
Đã an nghỉ trong Chúa lúc 10:45 sáng
Ngày 9 tháng 8 năm 2025
Hưởng thọ 75 tuổi
Thứ Tư, ngày 20 tháng 8 năm 2025
Bà quả phụ: Nguyễn Thị Cẩm Hồng (Hoa Kỳ)
Con:
Cùng dâu, rể, các cháu nội, ngoại, các cháu cố và toàn thể tang quyến.
Tang gia đồng kính báo
In the faith of the Risen Christ,
Our family solemnly announces:
Tony Bob (RVNMF RF&PF)
Born March 11, 1950
Peacefully passed away at 10:45 AM
August 9, 2025
At the age of 75
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Widow: Mrs. Nguyễn Thị Cẩm Hồng (United States)
Children:
Together with daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all relatives.
The mourning family respectfully announces
From Vĩnh Long to San José
Born on March 11, 1950, in Vĩnh Long province, into a military family with ancestral roots in Gò Công.
Served with honor in the Republic of Vietnam Military Forces (RVNMF). Known among fellow American service members by his nickname "Tony Bob."
Two neighboring families in Vĩnh Long brought together by fate. They would affectionately call each other "Bố Mày" (Quày) and "Mẹ Mày."
Blessed with Thanh Thụy (Thụy Anh), Vĩnh Thụy (Thụy Em), Hồng Thủy, Vĩnh Tâm, and Quang Bình (Bradley).
December 18, 2004 - Arrived in the United States with wife and Bradley, beginning a new chapter at age 54.
Became a US citizen, officially belonging to both the country of his birth and the country of his children's future.
August 9, 2025 - Peacefully passed at 10:45 AM, surrounded by loved ones.
Words from those whose lives he touched
"Quày ra đi thanh thản."
"Bố ra đi bình an, không còn lo nghĩ gì nữa."
"Bố was brave and never showed fear, even at the end. We hope he’s resting easy now."
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
📍 San Jose Funeral Service
1050 South Bascom Avenue, San José
(Parking is available in the lot to the left of
the funeral home entrance, which faces the
street. The lot is shared with the public
library next door)
Time to pay respects and share memories
📍 San Jose Funeral Service
1050 South Bascom Avenue, San José
(Same location as Opening Rites)
📍 San Jose Funeral Service
1050 South Bascom Avenue, San José
(Same location - all morning services here)
📍 Saint Maria Goretti Parish
2980 Senter Road, San José
(Please plan to be seated by 2:00 PM)
📍 Irvington Memorial Cemetery
41001 Chapel Way, Fremont
(Optional event - please plan to arrive before
to 4:00 PM if you intend to attend. There will
be northbound traffic, so we need to leave the
church promptly for the crematory)
📍 Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park
300 Curtner Avenue, San José
(To be laid to rest with his beloved parents)
Complete Mass program with prayers, readings, and
hymns
Vietnamese ceremony guide
24-page program includes Cáo Phó, Opening Rites, Funeral Mass, prayers, and hymns
Memories in motion and melodies he loved
A special memory of Dad
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • A Celebration of Life
Full funeral Mass at Saint Maria Goretti Parish
Complete documentation of the service
The family deeply appreciates everyone who attended
the service,
shared in our prayers, and celebrated Dad's life
with us.
Your presence brought comfort during this difficult
time.
In memory and prayer
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