In Loving Memory of My Dad, Ty Tran

On the night of June 23rd, 2021, my brother and I lost a loving dad and my mom lost a loving husband. He died of heart complications, atherosclerosis, at only 60 years of age. He was the most hardworking and selfless man that I have come to know. He never fails to support my mom, my brother, and my endeavours. Dad has always put the needs of his family before himself.

Anyone who has met my dad has likely been fed by him. You could always count on my dad being able to leave you stuffed by the time you leave. He was truly a master at his craft and I am truly grateful to have been able to eat his home-cooked meals for 18 years. My dad was also a person who anchored our family together, a man who brought together every cousin, aunt, and uncle from their busy lives to enjoy a meal which he would painstakingly prepare. He was, without question, a man who loved his family and cared about the wellbeing and happiness of those who knew him.

Dad just had a way with words and stories that could make the whole room laugh and cheer. His speaking was so well renowned he was often requested to emcee at weddings and events for many members of the Indo-Chinese community which he was a cornerstone of. He was certainly always the life of the celebration.

Even as my dad began to age, and his personality became more reserved, he would never fail to silently display his genuine sweetness and care for his family. Despite being in his 60s coupled with a myriad of health conditions, he would work the laborious night shift job of fabricating roofing tiles for the sake of our family, often coming home with bandages around his fingers. But despite his exhaustion, he would wake up every morning at 4 AM to prepare coffee and breakfast for my mom before driving her to work. Being responsible for overseeing the family’s bills and finances and seeing my mom work such long hours, I’m sure he felt a great deal of pressure and responsibility to provide for his family despite his age and health. So he would continue to push himself… but as a result of his selflessness, this excess strain eventually was too difficult on his heart.

My dad, a loving man, who always put his family first above all other things, had his life taken away from us so abruptly and so shockingly without any warning. My family and I would like to wholeheartedly thank anyone who has taken the time from their day to read this. Our goal is to raise enough funds to provide him with a funeral imbued with his Indo-Chinese culture and worthy of the legacy that he has left behind. We ask for help from our friends and anyone who would like to support my family with the funeral expenses. The estimated funeral costs are about 15k for things like the funeral service fees, cremation, casket and the Indo-Chinese religious ceremonial services. Anything helps, even sharing or words of kindness which are deeply appreciated during this time. Throughout the short 18 years that I have been blessed to spend with him, he has spent it all being the best dad I could ever ask for.

I would like to also take this time to invite anyone who knew my dad personally to attend his funeral and viewing on July 3rd at the Pierson's Funeral Service (address below), any time from 5 PM to 9 PM MDT. 

I love you, dad. May you finally rest in peace with grandma and grandpa.

- Cindy Tran

Pierson's Funeral Service
4121 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 0T1