Maria Em Thi Truong passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Sentara RMH Medical Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Born on May 1, 1952, in Saigon, Vietnam, Mrs. Truong was the daughter of Xinh Van Truong and Nhu Thi Pham. In 1973, she embraced Catholicism upon marrying Hiep Dong Do, and been a faithful shepherd, setting an example for those around her. Mrs. Truong immigrated to the United States in 2011, reuniting with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She cherished the time spent watching her grandchildren grow, creating many loving memories.

Mrs. Truong was one of the kindest individuals you could meet. She was a loving and caring person who enjoyed attending church, caring for dogs and cats, gardening, taking care of others, and spending time with her family. Her constant smile will be dearly missed. She is gone but forever loved.

A family prayer service, in Vietnamese, will be held at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg, with Father Silvio Kaberia officiating. Mass will be open for family and friends. Following the Mass, cremation services will be held at Kyger Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCA, The American Cancer Society or care of the family which will make a donation to a kidney transplant organization to be designated following the funeral.