Samuel Hull III

Deacon Samuel Hull III passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 in Katy, Texas, at the age of 78. He was born on January 29, 1941, a native of New Orleans, LA and moved to Katy, Texas following Hurricane Katrina. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Judith S. Hull of Honduras, and their beloved children: Meliza, Marcos (Melania), Malachi, Sr.(Christina), Monica (Brent Rose), and Miguel (Kelly).

He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Mario Sr., and his parents, Ellis F. Hull, Sr. and Albertha T. Hull.

Sam is survived by his siblings, Ellis Jr., Cordell, Gerald, Sheila (Darensburg) and Andrew.

Sam is also survived by his grandchildren: Mario Jr., Ximone Rose, Jonathon Frederick, Joshua Frederick, Ryan, Malachi Jr., Michael, Justin, Mia, Malina, Alejandro Rose, Noah Rose, Samuel Rose, and one great-grand daughter Aubrey Hull. Sam is also survived by a host of loving cousins, nephews, and nieces.

Sam was a veteran of the US Navy. He retired as a supervisor of the US Postal Service of New Orleans after 38 years of service.

Sam was ordained as a Deacon of the Catholic Church in 2001. He served at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, Saint Louis King of France Cathedral (Archdiocese of New Orleans), and Saint Edith-Stein (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston).

A memorial visitation and vigil service will be held at Saint Edith-Stein Catholic Church, located at 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, Texas 77450 on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church, located at 130 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Viewing of the body will begin at 9am, followed by mass at 10 a.m. His burial will take place at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery, located at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124.