DODGE CITY – Hieu "Michael" Thanh Hoang, 38, died Friday, March 6, 2026 in Dodge City.

He was born June 26, 1987 in Dodge City, Kansas the son of David Hoang and Thom Tran. Hieu loved many things but nothing in life was more important than his daughter, Ally. His life was spent with family, friends and food. He also enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with his niece and nephew. Michael had an entrepreneur mindset, he was always starting a business and giving it everything he had. He was a hard worker with big dreams. Michael always gave what he didn't have no matter what it could have been anything from money to time. He was best known for always having a smile on his face and having the biggest heart.

He attended the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City.

Survivors include: his mother, Thom Tran, Dodge City; daughter, Ally Hoang, Dodge City; son, Tylor Hoang, Dodge City; 3 siblings, Thuy Hoang-Duong and husband John Duong, Owasso, Oklahoma and their children, Natalie Duong and Austin Duong, Thao Hoang and husband Dung Mai, Delray Beach, Florida, Linda Hoang-Lam and husband My Lam, Dodge City; and numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, David Hoang; a brother, Minh Hoang and a sister, Hang Hoang.

Wake service will be at 6:00 pm Friday, March 13, 2026 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.  Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City, with Fr. Peter Tran presiding.  Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  Visitation will be Friday from noon to 6:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to Preparing A Place (Building Fund for new school) in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.  Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com