It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tinh Bui, a candid man of quiet strength, strong faith, and deep love for his family.

Tinh Bui was born on October 19, 1946, to Tinh Van Bui and Mon Thi Nguyen in Tien Chu, Thai Binh, Vietnam. He was the eldest of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters. In 1968, he married Qua Thi Nguyen and together they were blessed with five children: Thinh, Trang, Tri, Thomas, and Timmy.

While in Vietnam he served in the military for 6 years. In 1975, following the war, Tinh was forced to leave Vietnam with two of his oldest children, Thinh and Trang. As a result, he was separated from his wife and young son, Tri. Upon immigrating to the United States, he was sponsored by Jim and Joyce Brown in Little Rock, Arkansas and began building a new life. Later, in 1979, he and his two young children were finally reunited with his wife and young son from Vietnam. Together they settled down in Houston, Texas where they had 2 more sons Thomas and Timmy.

Tinh was a devoted husband and hardworking father who always placed his family’s well-being above his own. Dependable and selfless, he worked tirelessly to ensure that his wife and children had the best life he could provide. Despite living across the globe from his siblings, Tinh always made sure they were cared for financially and provided them with anything they needed. He sent them care packages and made sure to visit them as much as possible. His generosity also extended to his wife’s family in America, whom he supported and cared for with the same unwavering devotion.

Tinh dedicated 25 years of service to the City of Houston as a meter reader field supervisor, where he was recognized for his exemplary work ethic and strong commitment. Despite facing language barriers, he diligently supervised eight employees and earned numerous awards and recognitions throughout his time of service for the city. Tinh constantly reinforced the importance of hard work and education to his loved ones, encouraging them to pursue opportunities and build successful lives.

As his family grew, Tinh was blessed with two wonderful daughters-in-law, Ngan and Chau, and one caring son-in-law, Van. Later on, he welcomed seven loving grandchildren into the family: Nam, Viet, Vy, Thuy An, Nhi An, Jordan, and Bryant. He was a devoted and reliable grandfather who played an active role in their lives. Whether it was caring for them while their parents worked, picking them up from school, or taking them on trips to the mall, he treasured every moment spent with his grandchildren. He also took pride in teaching them Vietnamese, the importance of the Catholic faith, and the significance of respecting their elders. He displayed his love for God by teaching them how to make the sign of the cross and praying before all meals. He also taught them the importance of giving back to the community through helping those in need and volunteering. His gentle strength, quiet tenderness, and unconditional love will forever remain in their hearts.

Outside of family and work, Tinh found joy in life’s simple pleasures: keeping up with current events, tending his garden, maintaining his home, visiting the casino and caring for his Toyota Tacoma.

Beyond his roles as a husband, father, and grandfather, Tinh was a pious man who was very faithful and deeply involved with the Vietnamese Martyrs Church community. He was a longtime member of various church organizations, including the Saints Peter and Paul club, the League of the Sacred Heart, the Bui Chu Fellowship, the Vocation Support Association, and Our Priesthood Support Foundation. Tinh loved to volunteer as part of the security team for the Dominican Sisters convent and the Vietnamese Redemptorist Mission seminary for the past 20 years. In addition, he also faithfully served as a security guard for 40 years at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church, demonstrating his lifelong commitment to his faith and community.

Through his journey of 80 years, Tinh touched many lives with his wisdom, humility, resoluteness, and unwavering perseverance. He will be remembered for his love, discipline, integrity, and deep sense of responsibility towards those he cared for. He found joy in helping those around him, often expressing his love through simple acts of kindness, generosity, and dependability rather than words. We are forever grateful and blessed to have been a part of his life. His legacy lives on through the sacrifices he made, the values he instilled in those around him, and the cherished memories we hold dear. We feel a deep sorrow over his loss, and he will be greatly missed. Though our hearts ache with his passing, we find solace in knowing that his love and the memories we shared will remain with us forever. May he rest in eternal peace, embraced by God’s everlasting love, and may his memory continue to bring comfort and strength to all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, please keep our families in your thoughts and prayers.