Howard Hsin Hsiung Wen

Howard Hsin Hsiung Wen, age 84, resided in Oakton, VA, and passed away peacefully on January 02, 2026. Howard was born on May 27, 1941 in Shanghai, China and was the son of the late Lieutenant General Ying Hsing Wen (Class of 1909, West Point Military Academy) and Shiu May Wen. He was married to Mona Mun-Tak Wen (née Li) for 48 years, who predeceased him in 2013.

In his early life, Howard immigrated to Washington, DC and attended Western High School. He earned his way through college by working at the family’s laundromat business. He graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He then began working for the Veterans Administration as a field trainee in construction and spent his career building hospitals until he retired as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing the northeast region.

In his spare time, Howard dedicated himself to the Chinese community. He founded and served as the President of the Northern Virginia chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA-NOVA). He also enjoyed the company of his friends and colleagues and began a tradition, where he hosted an annual banquet during Chinese New Year.

He is survived by his two daughters and their spouses, Christine and her husband Lawrence, Elizabeth and her husband Jeremy; his transgender son, James; and his four grandchildren Ashley, Ryan, Christopher, and Michelle.

Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Cypress, CA.