Mini Mary Vettical, M.D.

Mini Vettical, M.D. was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She brought magic into every life she encountered and will be dearly missed by many. She passed away on Wednesday, the 7th of December 2022. She was 52 years of age.

She is survived by her wonderful husband, Celestine Vettical, and her five beautiful children, Pooja, Eesha, Diya, Dylan, and Aiden. Mini did everything in her power to make their lives as beautiful as imaginable. For 22 years she raised her children to be caring, kind, and selfless, always leading by example. Although her passing left a deep void in the Vettical family, she taught her children to be strong and faithful, just like her.

Mini was born on the 16th of October 1970, in Kuwait to Aleyamma and Paulose Kunnathu. She grew up with her brothers Anil and Sunil Paul. She was a doting daughter and sister. She would share stories from her childhood of how she loved cooking food for her parents when they came home from work and performing simple acts of love like saving up her gifts to give to her brothers when they came back from boarding school. Our world was too small for a soul the size of hers.

She received her medical degree from the University of Texas and specialized in Internal Medicine. Mini taught at the Baylor College of Medicine and dedicated herself to helping patients. She took pride in her work of caring for those in need and chose to work in public clinics for medically underserved populations throughout the city of Houston. She fulfilled her dream of practicing medicine and helping others until her last day.

Mini loved to spread love through her cooking. Stepping past her lush garden and into her home, you would be greeted with the pleasant aromas of her latest baking endeavor and a warm welcoming hug. She was also an avid dancer, painter, actor, blogger, and a wiz at anything she tried her hand at.

Mini’s faith in God was unmatched. She embodied the love of God through her actions. She would bring her family together every night to thank God for the day’s blessings and reflect in prayer together. Up to her last day, she was working to spread the love of God and created a video a week before her passing of a Christian-inspired Indian classical dance which will be released posthumously.

She touched the lives of everyone she met. She would do everything in her power to perform meaningful acts of service and love to those around her. Whether it was painstakingly making intricate back-to-school cookies for her kids or going out of her way to help a friend in need, Mini truly lived her life to bring joy to others.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from two o'clock until five o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 11th of December, in the Jasek Chapel and Grand Foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where the recitation of the Holy Rosary for Mini is to commence at two o'clock. For those unable to attend the visitation, virtual attendance may be accessed by visiting Mini's online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com and selecting the "Join Livestream" icon on the service section.

Mass of Christian Burial is to be offered at one o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, the 12th of December, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer Road in Houston. For those unable to attend the service, virtual attendance may be accessed by visiting Mini's online memorial tribute at GeoHLewis.com and selecting the "Join Livestream" icon on the service section.

(Kindly Note: Parking for the funeral mass will be located in the St. Anne’s Catholic Church parking garage, which may be accessed off Westheimer Road and Kingston Drive, traffic control officers will be positioned so as to direct attendees).

The Rite of Committal is to follow, via an escorted cortege, at Glenwood Cemetery in Houston.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception at a venue to be announced during the service.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the Vettical Family have set up the Dr. Mini Vettical Angel fund and any donations will be used to help the causes she cared the most about - healthcare for medically underserved and improving education for low-income families. (Kindly Note: the donation link for Dr. Mini Vettical Angel fund is located under donations)

Please view Mini's "Last Dance Project" at https://www.youtube.com/@minivettical1327