Sumie “Peggy” Ngo of Allen, Texas passed away February 17, 2021 at the age of 88. Peggy was born and raised on the paradise island of Kauai, Hawaii, the last of nine children in her family. As a child she was a tomboy and wanted to travel the world.
Peggy worked for the United States Agency for International Development for nearly 30 years. She served in many countries across North and West Africa, and South East Asia with her husband and daughter trailing alongside.
Peggy lived a life of adventure. She and her family spent much of their time exploring the countries they lived in. Their weekends and holidays were spent camping, fishing and hunting in the African wilderness.
Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family and a dedicated civil servant to her country. She was a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Allen, Texas
Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Lap Quang Ngo; brothers, Henry and Shoichi Katsuda; daughter, Laura Ngo-Fontaine, son-in-law, Christopher Fontaine; grandchildren, Max, Maia and Teo Fontaine, and many other loving family and friends.
A burial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Restland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. Anyone attending the burial is to maintain social distancing or may remain in their vehicle.