In Loving Memory of Mr. Lu Vinh Luu
July 3,
1934 - October 11, 2025
With
heavy hearts, the family of Mr. Lu Vinh Luu announces his peaceful passing on
October 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Katy, Texas, surrounded by his children and
grandchildren holding his hand. He was 92 years old.
Born on
July 3, 1934, in Vinh Long, Vietnam, Mr. Luu attended the National Military
School, where he graduated with honor. His discipline, intellect, and
leadership quickly led him to serve as an instructor at the academy after
graduation.
He was
later sent to Malaysia for advanced training with the British Royal Military
and the Gurkhas, specializing in jungle warfare tactics. Upon returning home,
he became a Special Warfare Instructor, training new generations of officers
with excellence and dedication.
During
the Saigon coup of 1963, Mr. Luu was commended to serve in the capital as
Executive Liaison Secretary for the Presidential Palace and was later appointed
Press Director for the Republic of Vietnam.
Continuing
his service to his nation, he was elected to the City Council in 1970, later serving
as Chairman of the Council. From 1972 to 1975, he was President of Thanh My Ky
Nghe Company, the largest producer of electrical wires and cables in South
Vietnam (VNCH).
In the
early 1970s, Mr. Luu also assisted the Catholic Diocese of Saigon in laying the
groundwork to establish the Order of the La Salle Sisters, helping secure
permission for foreign nuns to come to Vietnam for training - a lasting
contribution to faith and education.
Beyond
his professional and public life, Mr. Luu had a lifelong passion for fencing.
He was not only a devoted practitioner but also an instructor, teaching Madame
Nhu's daughter (Ngô Đình Lệ Thủy), and sister, Madame Châu, reflecting his
dedication to mentorship, discipline, and the art he loved.
Following
the Fall of Saigon in 1975, Mr. Luu was forced to leave his homeland and begin
a new life in the United States. With humility and perseverance, from scratch,
he started over as a night manager at Burger Chef, then as a custodian for a
wire and cable company in Carmel, Indiana. His work ethic and determination
soon earned him advancement to Quality Control Manager, then Vice President.
From 1984
to 1986, he served as Indiana State Trade Ambassador to Hong Kong, representing
the State of Indiana and fostering international trade relationships with Asia.
Recognized
for his leadership, he was sent overseas to establish Pacusma Ltd., a joint
manufacturing venture with Woods Wire Ltd.
From 1978 to 2006, he served as Chairman and CEO of Pacusma Ltd. in Hong
Kong, overseeing branches in Taiwan, China, and Japan.
Between
1986 and 1989, Mr. Luu attended and graduated from the Harvard Graduate School
of Business's Owner/President Management (OPM) Program, earning an Honorary Master’s
degree for Presidents and Owners - a crowning achievement that reflected his
lifelong pursuit of learning and leadership excellence.
After
retiring to the United States in 2006, Mr. Luu continued to serve his community
as the Senior Advisor for the Vietnamese Former Officers of the Vietnamese Academy
Association Worldwide, guiding fellow officers with wisdom, compassion, and
unity until his passing.
In 2004,
following his own cataract surgery, Mr. Luu was moved by the realization that
many people in poor communities lacked access to such life-changing care. Out
of compassion and gratitude, he sponsored and organized a team of
ophthalmologists to travel to his birth village in Vietnam, where they provided
free cataract surgeries for hundreds of local residents, restoring sight and
hope to many.
Mr. Luu was
preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mrs. Lily Ngoc Thanh, his grade-school
sweetheart and lifelong partner, who passed away fifteen years ago. Together
they raised four children and were blessed with nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, who will carry forward his values of love, honor, and
perseverance.
He
will be remembered for his courage, intellect, humility, and generosity - a man
of vision who lived with integrity, faith, and devotion to his family and
country.
Mr. Luu is
survived by his four children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
His family takes comfort knowing he is reunited with his beloved Lily and that
his strength, love, and legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
The family
welcomes friends and loved ones to join in honoring and celebrating a
remarkable life of service, leadership, and love.
Though he is
gone from our sight, his honor, faith, and gentle spirit will forever remain
in our hearts.
Viewing: South Park Funeral and Crematory, October
24, 2025, 11 :00 AM-8:00 PM
Celebration
of Life at 2:00 PM -
Friday, October 24th, 2025 ( South Park Funeral Home)
1310
North Main Street, Pearland, TX 77581 (281) 485-2711
Funeral
Mass: Vietnamese
Martyrs Catholic Church, October 25, 2025, 9:30 AM,
10610
Kingspoint Rd., Houston, TX 77075 (832) 525-6472
followed
by Cremation at 11
:00 AM at South Park Crematory
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