March 29, 2024

Hoang Van “Paul” Tran

Hoang Van “Paul” Tran, 67, died at his home in Liberal, KS on Saturday October 22, 2016.
He was born in Saigon Vietnam to Tam Van Tran and Ba Thi Truong November, 24, 1948.

He graduated High School in 1966. He served in the South Vietnamese Navy from 1966 to 1975.

Paul married Cuc Thi Diep September 19, 1969 in Saigon, Viet Nam. She survives.

He owned the Golden Dragon Restaurant in Liberal for many years.

Survivors:

2 Sons: Long Van Tran and wife Brandy Liberal, KS
Alex Van Tran Houston, TX

2 Daughters: Kim Tran and husband Chee-Kay Greensburg, PA
Allison Tran and husband David Bartlesville, OK

4 Brothers: Dong Van Tran Saigon, Vietnam
No Van Tran Saigon, Vietnam
Hong Van Tran Saigon, Vietnam
Dung Van Tran Saigon, Vietnam

2 sisters: Hoa Thi Tran Saigon, Vietnam
Hang Thuy Tran Saigon, Vietnam

7 grandchildren: Kayla Tai, Coby Tran, Kason Tai, Lauren Lee, Carson Lee,
Caylen Lee, and Cambree Tran. 

He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, Ba Van Tran, Son Van Tran, and Nhi Van Tran.  

The family has chosen cremation and there will be no visitation. A private family ceremony will take place at a later date.