Obituary of Octave Samuel

Octave Samuel, known to many as “Sam”, passed away on February 26, 2024. He was 86 years old. Octave was born and raised in Augier on the beautiful island of St. Lucia on November 13, 1937. He left grade school at an early age to work and help his parents financially. In his early adulthood, he worked in St. Lucia and St. Croix as a chef at a hotel. In the late 1970’s, he moved to LaPorte, TX. Soon thereafter, Octave learned a new trade and worked as a supervisor/foreman on oil rigs for many years up until his retirement.

He was a hard worker and loved working and providing for his family. He also was a very kind, generous, and loving person with such a big heart. He would help anyone and would give his last dime in his pocket or shirt on his back if someone needed it. His favorite hobbies were cooking, fishing, shooting pool, and playing dominoes. He enjoyed watching the Houston Rockets basketball team as well as professional boxing. He loved kids and loved hosting and catering to everyone. He was also quite a jokester and loved to make everyone laugh.

Octave is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 40 plus years, Undine Samuel; daughter, Delice “Chick” Monero; son, Winston “Fingers” Hyacinth. He is survived by brother, Joseph “Tam” Samuel; sister, Rita “Vivian” Noel; daughters, Lekechia Maza and husband Robert, and Fidelis Julie Abraham; sons, Angus Samuel, Earl Samuel, Julian Samuel, Dave Samuel, Canis Hunt, and Kentauri Lee; and too numerous to mention of other family members and friends.

He will be deeply missed by many. May his soul rest in eternal and heavenly peace. The family would like to thank everyone who showed and expressed their love and support, especially during the difficult times. Visitation service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 12:30pm and the funeral service to follow thereafter at 1:30pm at Clayton Funeral Home, 201 S. 3^rd St., LaPorte, TX 77571. 281-471-0123.