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Sean N. Bourgeois

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Jersey Village High School University of Texas

Sean Bourgeois Obituary

SEAN N. BOURGEOIS, of Austin, died Saturday October 11, 2003 at the age of 24. Sean was a 1997 graduate of Jersey Village High School, where he played tuba in the marching band. Following graduation, he attended the University of Texas, and was a member of the "Longhorn Hellraisers". He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Texas Longhorns, and was also involved in many community and church activities. Survivors include his parents, Bruce and Patricia Bourgeois; two sisters, Larisa Bourgeois and husband Jason Griffin, and Nicole Bourgeois; grandparents, Harry and Helen Bourgeois, grandfather, John Roche; girlfriend Rachel Lacey, and other numerous relatives and friends. Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday, October 16 at Pat H. Foley & Co., Houston, TX with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 17 at St. Matthew the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9915 Hollister, Houston, TX. A memorial fund has been established in Sean's honor at the University of Texas at Austin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent in care of the Office of Resource Development, P.O. Box 7458, Austin, TX, 78713-7458, Attn: Gift Administration. Please mark gifts as a memorial for Sean.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Sean Bourgeois

Sponsored by Larisa Bourgeois, Sean's older sister.

25 Entries

Alex Sherwood

January 19, 2023

My name is Alex Sherwood, the current President of the Longhorn Hellraisers and the S in TEXAS. We are endlessly thankful for the Sean Bourgeois Memorial Scholarship and hope we can carry on Sean's legacy for many more years.

Ashish Patel

November 11, 2003

Sean, I miss you, too. And wish your family safety and health. Thank you for your friendship, it is cherished.

Larisa Bourgeois

November 7, 2003

Sean-

I love you and I miss you more than words can say. My heart aches in your absence. Know that I think of you in every moment of every day.

Thanks you to all those who have posted here.

Love,

Larisa Bourgeois

Bea Smith

November 1, 2003

Larisa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think I will always remember Sean as your mischevious little brother that would try to get us to scream during sleepovers. I know he was very special person. May the strength and love of God, family, and friends embrace you.

Joyce Denmon

October 25, 2003

I never met Sean but I am so thankful for him. He made my Granddaughter Rachel Lacey so very happy. When she was in the hospital so very sick he took such good care of her and showed his love to her in so many ways. I know his family is so saddened by his passing as is Rachel's whole family. I pray God will bless and comfort his family as they go through this difficult time.

Jennifer Lacey-Pruitt

October 24, 2003

I never was lucky enough to have meet Sean. Although I never meet him face to face I will always love Sean for the love that he gave my sister. My sister is Rachel Lacey, Sean's girlfriend. He cared for her when she was sick, and loved her like no one ever before.For that I want to say thank you to Sean. Thank you for being such a wonderful person and making my sisters life so bright. We will all miss you.

Lindy Lacey

October 24, 2003

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Sean but my daughter was his girlfriend. I did talk to him on the telephone and just grew to love him from our telephone calls. He must have been the most wonderful young man from the way he took such great care of my daughter. From the stories she has shared with me I know he was a very special man and was loved so much. He is missed and loved very much.

Rick Windsor

October 17, 2003

I knew Sean through friends that were Hellraisers. We'd talk all the time at parties and whenever we saw each other at sporting events. Sean and I used to "ride the pony" at volleyball games where we would run to the top of the bleachers and we'd each pick a row and run back and forth during the band's performances of William Tell. BK, we love you and miss you.

The Hunter Family

October 16, 2003

Sean was such a dear. He knew my door was always open and just like all the other kids my children were friends with he called me "Mom." JV band parties, lifeguarding, we did it all. I'll miss his dropping by at the holidays and other occasions just because. Sean, you were very much loved and you will never be forgotten. God Bless your family.

Angela Stutes

October 16, 2003

Patricia~

I am praying for you and your family. I could never understand the pain you must feel right know but the days will get better. We all love you and are praying for you here at Northwest Intermediate School.

Beth Vogtman

October 16, 2003

I knew Sean back in junior high, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his sudden passing. He was a great friend who always kept me laughing and put a smile on my face. My thoughts are with his family at this time.

Quinn Wiseman

October 16, 2003

My heart goes out the entire Bourgeois family. I new Sean as a young man on the neighborhood swim team, even coached him a little. May God grant you the strength and love to get through these very trying times.

Russell Goslin

October 15, 2003

To the Bourgeois Family:

Our hearts and prayers are with you in the loss of Sean. I was in the Longhorn Hellraisers with him when I was in school at UT. I will always cherish the memories we had together. Sean was always a joy to be around. His spirit will live on in our hearts forever. I send you my deepest condolences and know that Sean will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with the Bourgeois family during this trying time.

God Bless,

Russell Goslin

Rod and Judy Goslin

October 15, 2003

Our son, Russell, was a Longhorn Hellraiser with your son, Sean. Sean, along with all of the Hellraisers, came to our house before the Big 12 title game in December 1999. We were deeply saddened by the news of Sean's death. It hit our son very hard, because he and Sean traveled together for some of the UT road trips. Russell attended the memorial service in Austin last night and hearing some of the tributes to Sean helped ease his pain a little. May God comfort your family during this trying time and help you to remember the wonderful times you spent with your son. Please know that we all are hurting along with you and that Sean will never be forgotten.

Caitrin Hunter

October 15, 2003

Sean, I can't believe this has happened to such a great guy. I am sorry for not keeping in touch with you in the last few years but I would always think about you and how much I missed you. You will remain in our hearts forever, you will be missed dearly and just remember that we all love you so much. Catch up with you later O:)

Tracy Laperriere

October 15, 2003

I met Sean in Junior High. We played the tuba together in Honor/Region band. He was such a friendly,well rounded person. I admired his talent and loved playing parts with him. He was always a little better than me and I looked up to him. We went to different highschools so we didn't stay in touch, but I never forgot about him. We ran into eachother after graduation and we still recognized eachother.I feel fortunate to have been able to know him. Sean and your family will be in my heart and prayers.

Debbie Smith

October 15, 2003

Sean was a very nice, well-mannered young man. The family is in my prayers and thoughts. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. Debbie Smith

Sylvia & Gary Motes & children

October 15, 2003

To the Bourgeois family... although we do not know Sean, nor do we know this family as a unit, we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to know and work with Mrs. Bourgeois as an educator and through her volunteer work with NW Intermediate School. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Remember ... if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Jana Crump

October 15, 2003

Patricia and family, you are in my prayers and may you feel God's caring arms around you.

Lisa Griffin

October 15, 2003

Everyone, we are so sorry for the loss of Sean. We are praying for each of you there in Houston for the funeral and continuing to pray for each of you as you make your way back home. We are deeply sorry.

Brian, Lisa and Corinne Griffin

D'Nita Kuhn

October 15, 2003

Bruce & Family:

I am so very sorry about Sean. I can't imagine what you are going through. I hope you are able to rely on your strong faith and your Parish's faith. We are here for you!

JEANNETTE HARRIS

October 15, 2003

My son Jason was a friend of Sean's and I just want you to know how deeply I hurt for your entire family. Sean spent the night at our house several times over the years. He was a wonderful kid! He has helped Jason become the person he is today. May God give you strength to get you through this time.

Peace in Christ,

Jeannette Harris

Deirdre Hunter

October 15, 2003

Sean you were a great friend and an awesome person. You will be missed deeply. I regret not staying in touch more over the last five years. May you rest peacefully in God's arms.

Jerry Dupuy

October 15, 2003

There are no words adequate to express how much our hearts go out to your family in your loss of Sean. Just know that we care, and we grieve with you, and pray for strength for you in this difficult time.

Jerry and Carolyn Dupuy and family

Jude and Charles Wiggins

October 15, 2003

We are sorry to hear of your son's death. You and your family are included in our prayers and thoughts.

Jude and Charles Wiggins

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