Sinh Van Tran

February 9, 1968 - January 6, 2020

Sinh Van Tran (Xinh) passed away on January 6th, 2020 at Fruitvale Healthcare Center at the age of 51. He was surrounded by family and friends after a hard fought battle to his illness. Sinh was born on February 9th, 1968 in Bac Lieu, Vietnam. He immigrated to the United States in 1985, where he became a resident in Guam. In 1987 he moved to the Bay Area with his brother Hoang Tran, where he made Oakland, CA his home for good. He was an intelligent, hardworking, and compassionate man, who was dedicated to his work in landscaping, as well as gardening. Sinh was also very devoted and loyal to his family and friends. Sinh will be remembered for his work ethics in which he embraced and did brilliantly. Sinh is survived by his son, Jimmy Nguyen and daughter, Valerie Nguyen, his brother, sister, great aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Sinh was loved and cherished by his family and friends. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 10 AM, Family and friends are invited to Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland to celebrate his life.