Emma Kiem The
January 24, 1918 - July 06, 2014
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Emma Kiem The
January 24, 1918 - July 06, 2014
Obituary
Emma The
January 24, 1918 – July 6, 2014
Emma The, 96, went to the Lord on July 6, 2014 at Hoag Hospital in Irvine. Emma was one of nine children born to Hay Djoen Tio and Siet Nio Ong in Surabaya, Indonesia. She was a cherished mother, wife, aunt, and friend. Emma came to the United States in 1969. She was predeceased by her husband of thirty-one years, Joseph The. Emma retired from Hughes Aircraft in 1990. She lived with her devoted only child, Hedy, in Mission Viejo for twenty-five years and resided in California for forty-five years.
Everyone who knew Emma loved her. She was known for her delicious cakes and her Dutch-Indonesian and Chinese cooking that she prepared for holidays and special events. On July 18, the viewing will be from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m., followed by the Rosary at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on July 19 at 10:30a.m. at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 26872 Estanciero Drive, Mission Viejo. The burial will be at Good Shepherd Cemetery, 8301 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations in Emma’s name may be sent to The American Heart Association. 1-800-242-8721. Please visit Emma’s memorial page at www.oconnormortuary.com.
7 responses to Emma Kiem The
Patricia Lynn says:
July 11, 2014
I remember the wonderful time I had with Hedy and Emma in Hawaii. Emma had
so much energy. She was always ready to visit the sights in Maui. Before dinner, we would sit on the balcony and enjoy the the ocean view and the fragrant tropical
flowers. Emma was so positive and adventurous. I feel so honored to have known her.
Cynthia Parker says:
July 15, 2014
My condolences to the family on Emma’s passing. I always felt welcome when I saw her wonderful smile.
Suzanne Hahn says:
July 15, 2014
Lit a candle in memory of Emma Kiem The
Elizabeth/John Mangun says:
July 17, 2014
We have been friends with Hedy since 1964, and we knew her mother when in the US (California); Emma was a good cook, and I always like to come to her house and eat the Indonesian food, especially her “rendang” (Indonesian beef), and my son said that the rendang that she cooked was the best!
She was always so cheerful when meeting with us at her home, or restaurants, and other places…
We were so glad to be able to visit her in the hospital on July 4, and still be able to shake hands with her for the very last time.
My daughter missed her very much, as she considered her like the 2nd grandma. after my mother passed away.
Tante Emma, we will miss you very much!
John, Elizabeth (Mieng), Jessica, and Tim Mangun
July 17, 2014 7:08 pm
Karen Wollenberg says:
July 18, 2014
Lit a candle in memory of Emma Kiem The