Photo courtesy of Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas
1936 - 2022
Fr. John Henry Bordeaux of the Mother of Grace, O.C.D., entered eternal life on November 30, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana on February 6, 1936, entered Immaculata Minor Seminary in Lafayette at the age of 14. In 1953, he joined the Oklahoma Province of the Discalced Carmelite Friars, in which he made his first religious profession of vows on July 16, 1955. He was ordained a priest on May 26, 1962. Earlier this year, he celebrated with great joy 60 years of priesthood.
Throughout his years as a Discalced Carmelite Priest, Fr. Henry served the people of God in Oklahoma City, Dallas, San Antonio, Dilley, and Little Rock. In Arkansas, he helped establish the Catholic community and church of Glenwood. Fr. Henry was noted for his joyful, prayerful and community-minded spirit and for his love of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was wholeheartedly dedicated to his priestly ministry, especially as confessor and spiritual director.
Fr. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mabel (Baquet) Bordeaux, twin brother Ferdinand Bordeaux, and sister Janie Bordeaux. He is survived by sister Gloria Bordeaux Knapp, and other extended family.
Funeral services for Fr. Henry are as follows: Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 6pm Rosary and 6:30pm Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, San Antonio. Thursday, December 8, 2022, Mass and burial at Marylake Monastery, Little Rock, AR.
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Diana Hebert
December 13, 2022 | Lafayette, LA | Friend
Father Henry was a great friend, priest and spiritual director. He cared and prayed for me and my family and many others. His dedication to St. Joseph was a gift he shared. I will miss him, his smile and friendship. May he rest in peace.
Gerard Migeon
December 07, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
Father Henry was the most spiritual devoted Priest of all time. Our Family had great relationship with Father Henry. We witness so many souls converted and touched by him and his ministry. As spiritual director of mine, he encouraged the consecration of the heart of Mary and Jesus to all. He never said no when it came to providing guidance, direction, encouragement to all lay persons. Knowing Father Henry for over 20 years has been a true blessing and a product of giving your heart over...
Mike Franco
December 05, 2022 | Friend
My deepest condolences; I Loved Father Henry. He will be greatly missed. Thank you so much Father Henry for your listening ear when I needed one and your advice. To hear you speak of our Lord was always such enlightening and honor. You always gave such support to our causes and your homilies we so powerful. May you Rest In Peace. Miss you and Love you Annette
Annette Vallejo
December 05, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
I remember our visits with you in Texas and Louisiana. Thank you for your life of dedication. Prayers have been requested in your memory at the Carmelite Monastary in Lafayette.
Becca Begnaud
December 05, 2022 | Scott, LA | Friend
With our deepest condolences! We loved Father Henry! We will most definitely miss him! He always had such beautiful and inspirational homilies! May God bless him, his family, and his religious community!
Norma Gonzales
December 03, 2022 | San Antonio, TX | Acquaintance
