Diners in Ho Chi Minh City bid farewell to The Lunch Lady owner for the last time.

The funeral of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, owner of the famous restaurant The Lunch Lady, is being held in Ho Chi Minh City amid the grief of relatives, neighbors, and diners.

This morning, June 5, the funeral of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh, also known to many diners by her famous nickname Lunch Lady, is being held at an apartment building in District 1 (HCMC), not far from her famous restaurant, The Lunch Lady.

The funeral of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh - "Lunch Lady" was held by her family in District 1 (HCMC)

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Neighbors and longtime customers of Mrs. Thanh came to burn incense, say goodbye to her one last time, and offer their deepest condolences to her family.

More than half a month ago, during a business trip to prepare for opening a new restaurant in Canada, Ms. Thanh suddenly passed away at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, leaving many diners surprised and heartbroken.

The family said that Ms. Thanh was brought home to Vietnam by relatives late on June 4. After the funeral, her coffin will be cremated in Binh Duong . Ms. Thanh's passing is an irreparable loss, according to the family.

"Many regular customers and neighbors came to express their condolences, which touched us. Last night, a Canadian guest came here and waited for a long time. It is those feelings that my family deeply appreciates and is grateful for!", a member of Ms. Thanh's family shared.

Relatives, diners, and neighbors grieve over the passing of the cheerful, kind-hearted owner.

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Ms. T. (50 years old) is a regular customer and also a neighbor living near Ms. Thanh's house. She said that since hearing the news of the shop owner's death, she was shocked and speechless. She is not only a friend of Ms. Thanh, but also a regular customer who often comes to the shop to support her.

"Ut Mot" (the affectionate name neighbors call Mrs. Thanh - PV) has passed away, neighbors and guests are all sad, coming to burn incense to see her off. I hope Ut Mot can rest in peace!", the woman emotionally expressed.

According to information from relatives, after taking care of Mrs. Thanh's funeral, The Lunch Lady restaurant will resume operations on June 11. In the absence of the owner, the restaurant will continue to be maintained by her husband, sisters, and children in the family. The restaurant is the passion that she has built over the past 3 decades.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thuc-khach-o-tphcm-tien-ba-chu-the-lunch-lady-lan-cuoi-185250605104024531.htm