Maou Thi Ca

Maou Thi Ca, 87, of Oskaloosa, passed away at her home on November 14, 2024. Maou Thi Ca, daughter of Miane Ca Van and Nha Ca Thi, was born in Sonla, North Vietnam, on May 18, 1937. While living in Vietnam, she would go to neighboring markets, buy lots of produce, and bring it back to her local market, where she would then sell and distribute it to local customers. She moved to Laos in 1954, and there she met the love of her life, Cock Van Quang. Maou and Cock were married in 1954 in Hanoi. Eight children were born to this union. The family remained in Laos until 1975 when they were forced again by a communist invasion to flee to Thailand. Cock and Maou and their eight children ranging in age from 20 years to 10 months of age remained as refugees in Thailand for five months before being sponsored by Raymond Walker of Rose Hill, IA, to travel to the United States. On October 21, 1975, the family arrived at the Walker farm in Rose Hill. They made their home on the farm in a house belonging to the Walkers. Maou was a homemaker throughout her younger years but worked at Jaarsma Bakery in 1985. In 1987, Cock and Maou moved to Florida, where Maou worked at a local suitcase factory. After the tragic death of their daughter, Pommy, in 1997, Cock and Maou returned to Iowa to help their son-in-law with the care of their grandson. Maou retired at that time. Maou enjoyed gardening and will be remembered for her beautiful vegetable and flower gardens on West Pella Avenue. She loved being able to produce any food that came from the earth. Maou loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and enjoyed a good Western with John Wayne or Chuck Norris. Left to cherish Maou’s memory are her children: Vieng Van (Pom) Quang of Oskaloosa; Sing Cavan of Muscatine; Phang (Thanaporn) Quang of St. Petersburg, FL; Phing Quang of Oskaloosa; Khom Quang of Oskaloosa; La Quang of Des Moines; her daughter, Thing (Nhuong) Nguyen of Bondurant; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Her family also includes her sisters: Dian Thi Ca; Pheng Van Quang; King Chareunsouk; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Maou was preceded in death by her husband, Cock; daughter, Pommy Rassasombath; grandson, Gary Van Quang; three brothers; and a sister. Funeral services for Maou will be held at Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The family will greet visitors from 12:00 p.m. to the time of service.

Maou Thi Ca

May 18, 1937 - November 14, 2024