Mao Thi Luu

Born and raised with a strong spirit, she spent her childhood excelling academically, working hard, and participating actively in parish groups. As a sister, she lovingly cared for her siblings with dedication, kindness and compassion.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vu Khac Quynh, and is survived by her children and their families: Vu Dinh Khoi and wife Tran Thi Ruyen; Rev. Vu Andy, SVD; Vu Duc Nguyen and wife Nguyen Thi Nga; Vu Kim Ngoan and husband Le Dinh Hoang; Vu Truong Giang and wife Tran Thi Thu Phuong; and Vu Kim Phin, along with many treasured grandchildren, their spouses, and great-grandchildren.

Her life was filled with many passions and joys that she shared with family and friends. She loved knitting, sewing, cooking, preserving foods, and crafting her special traditional wines. Gardening and traveling brought her peace. Visiting loved ones, sharing with others, and helping the needy brought her joy. She inspired those around her through prayer, participation in parish groups, and her warm, uplifting presence at senior gatherings.

A devoted member of her faith community, she actively supported parish activities, the Fatima prayer group, and senior groups. She volunteered generously, offering encouragement, prayers, and care, leaving a lasting impact on all she served.

She was loving, caring, and devoted, showing compassion, hard work, humor, and an adventurous spirit throughout her life. Faithful and kind, she shared her many talents generously. Loved ones often said, “Her heart was always open,” and her legacy of love, faith, and joy will continue to guide and inspire us. She will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and eternally cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.

Our family extends our heartfelt gratitude to Most Reverend Curtis Guillory, SVD, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Beaumont; Most Reverend David Toups, Bishop of Beaumont; and Very Reverend Augustin Wall, SVD, Provincial of the United States Southern Province.

We are deeply grateful to the priests of Our Lady of Lavang Parish: Reverend Joseph Nghi Dinh, O.P., Pastor; Reverend Joseph Liem Tran, O.P.; and Reverend Dominic Quang Nguyen, O.P., Vicars; to the SVD priests and religious; and to all other priests, religious, deacons, seminarians, parish groups, relatives, and friends.

Thank you for your prayers, visits, support, and comforting presence during this difficult time. Your care and love have strengthened and consoled our family beyond measure.

She will be deeply missed, forever remembered, and eternally cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lavang Church in Houston, located at 12320 Old Foltin Rd, Houston, TX 77086, on February 26, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. An additional visitation will take place at Brookside Funeral Home - Champion, located at 3410 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068, on February 27, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The funeral service is scheduled for February 28, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at Our Lady of Lavang Church in Houston, 12320 Old Foltin Rd, Houston, TX 77086. The committal service will follow at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery, located at 13102 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77060, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on the same day.