Be Brenden, 74, died peacefully on May 1, 2026 following a 2-year battle with ovarian cancer. Be was born on August 24,1951 in Vietnam to Dang Thi Pan and Dau Nguyen. She followed Rob to the United States in 1972. Rob and Be were united in marriage on June 1, 1972. Together they raised 3 children: Tuyet, Lis and Joeine. Be's family was everything to her and she was known as the matriarch of her family. Be never met a stranger and loved sharing her love of cooking with everyone.

Be is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rob, 3 children (Tuyet, Lis and Joeine), 2 grandchildren (Christina and Brian), and 1 great grandchild (Ava). She leaves behind her mother (Dang), 3 brothers, and 1 sister. She was preceded in death by her father, 2 nephews, mother in-law, father in-law and her beloved dogs (Minnie and Cooper).

A celebration of life will be held on May 30 from 1-4.