Anna Laurean Ngo

Anna Laurean Ngo (nee: Dupree), born December 22, 1967, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 17, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Matthew and Violet (Canfield) Dulock, and her mother, Diana Dulock. Beloved wife of Tom Ngo and devoted mother to Alex and Olivia Ngo. Growing up in Ferndale, Michigan, she understood the importance of family from an early age. Though she was an only child, she frequently spent late nights at the dinner table playing cards and talking with her mother, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. She valued being part of the Dulock family and always looked out for and took care of her relatives. Anna graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1986, having been Class President, Homecoming Queen, and Valedictorian. In 1990, she became the first in her family to earn a Bachelor’s degree, after majoring in Economics at Kalamazoo College. One of her favorite college memories was studying in Spain for six months during her junior year, where she had the opportunity to experience Spanish culture and visit several other nearby countries as well. In 1993, she and Tom Ngo went on their first date – a picnic lunch at an airshow. Just two years later, they were married, and Anna was welcomed into Tom’s large, loving family with open arms. Anna spent the next several years working full time at Comerica Bank and earning her Master’s in Finance from Walsh College, all while starting and raising a family together with Tom. In 2000, she began a job in Ford Treasury where she led numerous projects and worked with people around the globe. She was proud of her career and the longlasting friendships she formed during her twenty years at the company. Anna was as involved in her children’s upbringings as a mother could be. From the time Alex and Olivia started school, Anna was signing them up for extracurricular activities, helping them with homework, and actively getting to know their friends. She frequently volunteered at their schools, helping out in the classroom, working in the library, and chaperoning field trips. Even after a long day at work, she made sure to attend every concert, play, soccer game, and awards ceremony. Anna was deeply invested in Alex and Olivia’s futures and granted them as many opportunities as she could. She encouraged them to explore many different areas of interest and find their true passion. She gave practical advice and guided them on every important decision regarding college and their careers. Most of all, she supported and encouraged them every step of the way. In addition to being a loving parent, Anna was a great friend to her children, always willing to lend an ear and talk to them as a peer. Anna was open-minded and accepting, and got along with people from all walks of life. An animal lover, she visited the zoo often and cared for several pets over the years, including her three standard poodles, Minnie, Maddie, and Shadow. She had great appreciation for the arts and made frequent trips to the art museum, concert hall, and theater. She read often, whether it be a novel or the morning paper, and was proud of her eclectic music taste. A “Celebration of Life” will be held in the next two years, once the COVID-19 pandemic has ended. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michigan Humane Society in her name are appreciated.

Anna Laurean Ngo

December 22, 1967 - November 17, 2020