Dorothy Chu's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland

Dorothy Chu

October 8, 1936 - December 17, 2025 (89 years old)

Bethesda, Maryland

Dorothy Chu's obituary , Passed away on December 17, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland
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Dorothy Chu

October 8, 1936 - December 17, 2025 (89 years old)

Bethesda, Maryland

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Dorothy Chu Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Dorothy Chu in Bethesda, Maryland. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Chu to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Charlemagne M. Chu. She is survived by: her parents, Yao Ching-Han and Yao Tsi-Chun; her children, Angela, Helena and Robert; and her grandchildren, Mathew Chen, Catherine Chen, Danielle Hoogterp and Peter Hoogterp.

Memorials may be given to Chinese Christian Church of Northern Virginia (CCCVA) in Falls Church, VA or flowers sent to the funeral home.



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December 22, 2025

“Dorothy, I will miss our talks. I will miss how much we laughed together. You will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget my favorite noodles you made me every Christmas, and no one could touch them. Love, Elena”


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Dec 26

Visitation

National Funeral Home
7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

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Dec 27

Visitation

National Funeral Home
7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

Sat

Dec 27

Funeral service

National Funeral Home
7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

Sat

Dec 27

Committal service

National Memorial Park
7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

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