Thang Pham was born on January 1, 1956 in Vietnam. After finishing Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, he moved to Long Beach, California where he was married to Lien Cong. Although he worked full time as a medical doctor at Kaiser Permanente, he was deeply devoted to the Lord. Through his passion as a doctor and pastor, Thang helped the physical health and spiritual needs of those who met him.

Thang is survived by his wife, Lien; his four sons, Binh, Hoan, Lam, and Trung; his mother, Nhiem Pham; his sisters, Quy Pham Nguyen and Hoa Pham; and his brothers, Kien Pham and Quang Pham.

Viewing will be at Bethany Church, 2250 Clark Avenue, Long Beach 90815, on April 1 at 7:00- 9:00p.m. and April 2 at 2:00-6:00p.m. Memorial service will be on April 3 at 10:00a.m. at Bethany Church. Burial service will be on April 6 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4471 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress 90630, at 10:00a.m.