Tien Minh Nguyen

December 26, 2020

Tien M. Nguyen, was called to Heaven on Friday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 66. Tien was a dedicated employee of Laitram Machinery of 36 years. He was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Assumption of Mary Catholic Church for many years. The greatest joy of his life was traveling with his family and fishing. He was the son of late Bo Van Thai and Lang Thi Nguyen. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Trung T. Pham; devoted father of Tran (Luis) Mejia, Tan (Lanette) Nguyen, Huong (Brandon Howard) Nguyen and Trinh Nguyen; cherished grandfather of Benicio Mejia, Micah, Malcolm, Demetri and Helena Nguyen and Quinn Howard. He is also survived by a host of brothers, sisters, in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives, friends of the family, priest and parishioners of Assumption of Mary Catholic Church, also employees of Laitram Machinery and patrons of Bee’s Tailor are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 2 pm - 5 pm at Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA. There will also be a Visitation on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at Rhodes Funeral Home followed by Mass at 6 pm at Assumption of Mary CC, 172 Andre Dung Lac Drive, Avondale, LA. Finally viewing will be on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 7:00 am - 8:30 am at Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St., Gretna, LA. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on at Assumption of Mary CC, 172 Andre Dung Lac Drive, Avondale, LA. All viewings will be held at the funeral home only and Masses will be close casket. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, Gretna, LA.