Maria Vũ Trần Cúc Kathy

Kathy Tran Vu passed away on August 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family in Galveston, Texas. She was 64 years of age and is survived by her husband Joseph Liem Vu, and her four loving and dedicated children: Vincent Thanh Vu (wife Helen My-Hanh Nguyen Vo), Thomas Thanh Vu, Monique Thanh Vu (husband Michael Salinas), and Matthew Thanh Vu.

She was a grandma to her adoring grandchildren: Melania My-Hien Thanh Vu, Liem Michael Salinas and an expected grandchild due in September 2020.

Kathy came from a family of seven siblings: Vinh Thi Tran, Tuyen Tran, Vinh Van Tran, Mai Tran, Nam Tran, Hieu Tran, and Huy Tran. She was born and raised in Saigon,Vietnam on the August 14, 1956 to the parents of Tien Van Tran & Ngoc Thi Hoang.

In 1976, she bravely fled from communism in search of the American Dream and a better life for her family. She escaped by boat and stayed in an Indonesian refugee camp for 8 months until Mr. and Mrs. Thien Tran sponsored her to come to the United States of America. Kathy settled in Houston, Texas in 1977 where she met her husband. Kathy was married to Joseph Vu on November 29, 1980 at Holy Rosary Church and they have been happily married for 40 years. Kathy Vu was a devout Catholic at Christ the Incarnate Word Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. She was an active member in the parish and participated in several church groups. One of her favorite hobbies was bringing everyone together in the kitchen, a place she referred to as the most important room in the house. Her natural cooking talent, distinguished pallet, and pure joy through gathering and feeding others made her a well-loved chef to all, especially her family and friends.

Kathy was a true pioneer, through extreme dedication and determination she sought out to conquer all of her dreams. She relentlessly applied herself to several occupations in order to provide for her family and was able to overcome obstacles that allowed her to become an independent business owner. During her business career, she opened a successful restaurant, convenient store, and multiple salon studios which are still in operation today.

Kathy was a two-time kidney transplant recipient in Jan 2001 and May 2019. This life changing experience was very near to her heart and she proudly represented being an organ recipient. In dedication to our beloved Mother, and her vow to give back for the blessings she received, we have created a foundation in her honor. Cookies 4 Life, the foundation represents our Mother's wish to give back and help others to give them a second chance at life. We are honored and humbled to be able to have our Mother's legacy continue and be celebrated in her memory. Kathy Tran Vu lived a rich and happy life. Her generous soul will forever leave imprints on our hearts and her passionate persona lives on through all the lives she has touched. She will be endlessly loved, remembered, and cherished by family and friends.

Lễ Phát Tang - Prayer Service will be held on August 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park.

Thăm Viếng - Visitation will be held on August 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park.

Thăm Viếng / Visitation will be held on August 16, 2020 at 8:00 am at Chapel of Eternal Peace at Forest Park.

Lễ An Táng - Funeral Service will be held on August 17, 2020 at 9:00 am at Christ The Incarnate Word Church, 8503 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX.

An Táng / Burial will be held on August 17, 2020 at 11:00 am at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX.