Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
slidell, Louisiana
EMANUEL A. BOURGEOIS, SR., of Slidell, LA, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014.
Beloved husband the late Claire Marie Jeanfreau Bourgeois.
Father of Emanuel A.Bourgeois and wife, Pat; Louis E. Bourgeois and wife, Margaret; Clyde J. Bourgeois, and late wife,Diane; Gerry M. Bourgeois and wife, Elaine, and the late Wayne Bourgeois.
Son of the late Edmond Simon Bourgeois and Ethel Young Bourgeois.
Brother of: Francis, Raymond, Leo, Ethel Eve, Doris, Mary Rita, Lucille and the late: Joseph and Anthony.
Also survived by 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Emanuel was 90 years old and longtime owner of Busy Bee Auto Repair and retired from Textron Marine.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA, on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M.
Interment will follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.
Visitation on Monday, January 5, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Notre Dame Hospice, 1000 Howard Ave, 10 Floor, New Orleans, LA, 70113.
Sending my upmost sincere condolences to the Bourgeois family. What good memories of numerous conversations while working side by side with your Dad. What a Blessing he was to me and my family. God Bless, Keith Wayne Peek
Keith Peek
January 04, 2015 | Slidell, LA
Sending love and prayers to the whole Bourgeois Family. Hold on to your Faith, wonderful memories and each other through this sad time. Please know that you're in our hearts.
The Doug Meyer Family
Mary Beth & Doug Meyer
January 04, 2015 | Slidell, LA
Boozy, Louis, Clyde, Geary and families,
I am sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a sweet man. I know he will be at peace now he is with Claire.
You are in my prayers.
Sandra Browning
January 04, 2015 | Pocatello, ID
I was so sad to hear about Uncle Emmanuel's passing. Our sympathies to everyone! Sorry we won't be able to make it in from CA, but our love and prayers are with you.
-John Bourgeois & Susan Love
John Bourgeois
January 02, 2015 | Los Gatos, CA
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
cheryl provetere buras
January 02, 2015 | Slidell, LA
Gary I am Sorry
miss
January 02, 2015 | LA
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Miss CC
January 02, 2015 | LA
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,
Jerry J
January 02, 2015
Boozy and Pat,
You and your family are in our prayers during your time of bereavement.
Love,
Celeste and Fox
Celeste Fox
December 31, 2014 | Mandeville, LA