Long Ky Nguyen

Louis Nguyễn Kỳ Long, 58, completed his earthly journey at his own home in Houston, Texas on February 6, 2025. A beloved brother, uncle, and father, Lou, affectionately called Kỳ Long in the family, left many indelible impressions for his kindness, humor, and generosity.

Born on June 16, 1966, in Saigon, Vietnam, Lou grew up the third child and second son in the family, brother to four sisters and one brother: Alexandria, Richard, Elisabeth, Alix and Roberta. Lou is often remembered for hosting football games, pool parties, and cookouts for his son and the neighborhood kids.

A proud deputy with Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Lou dedicated his public service career to uphold law and order. A philosophical person, Lou’s favorite color was gray, the middle ground for all the black and white facts of life. His firmest belief was love plus peace equals happiness, and placed his devotions to country, family, and friends.

Lou’s private hobbies were poetry and martial arts. He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the Ohio State University and was an amazing writer in his own right. He was a decorated champion in Tae Kwon Do. He was a two-time gold medal winner in team self-defense with his brother in a tri-national competition (Canada, United States, and Mexico). He will also be remembered for his fondness for Batman the Dark Knight, the Minnesota Vikings football team, trivial knowledge, comedies, action movies and rock music.

Lou is survived by his son, Matthew, daughter-in-law Zoe, as well as an entourage of nieces and nephews, notably Ashleigh, Austin, Maria, Thomas, Mary, Anna and Justyen among other family members in Texas, Virginia, Ohio, Florida, and California. He was preceded in death by his father Colonel Vinh Van Nguyen, Special Forces, and mother Tac Thi Vu.

A visitation for Lou will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas.

Following the visitation will be a celebration of life at 3:00 PM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Asian American Peace Officers’ Association of Texas.