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Thaddeus Boucree Obituary
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul Stanice Boucree and Rachel Dauphine Boucree, Clifford Monroe, Sr. and Ernestine Grevenberg Monroe; two aunts, Delores Boucree Lagarde and Vivian Monroe Kelley; two uncles, Clifford Monroe, Jr. and Casimer Monroe; his nephew, Alvarez Ruiz, Jr; his great nephew, Ricky Devezin and his brother-in-law, Raymond Diamond.
Father Boucree is survived by five sisters, Sister Marie Annunciata Boucree, FHM, of New York, Nolma Boucree Diamond and Mary Boucree Hearn (Abner Hearn, Jr.) of Baton Rouge, LA, Pearl Boucree Devezin (Dr. Armond Devezin) of Slidell, LA and Glendora Boucree Ruiz (Alvarez Ruiz, Sr.) of Houston, TX; three brothers, Lloyd P. Boucree (Delores Butler Boucree) of Upper Malboro, MD, Dr. Stanley A. Boucree (Catherine Merkel Boucree) of Washington, D.C. and Joseph B. Boucree, Sr. (Sheila Byers Boucree) of New Orleans, LA. He is also survived by two aunts, Lillian Monroe Lewis of New Orleans, LA and Myrtle Boucree Harrison of Long Beach, CA; his uncle, Dennis Monroe, Sr. of New Orleans, LA; twelve nieces, fourteen nephews, twenty-three great nieces, twenty-one great nephews, four great-great nieces, six great-great nephews and a multitude of cousins and friends.
Wake service will be held at St. Augustine's in Bay Saint Louis on February 2 at 7:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, February 3 at 10:30 in historic St. Augustine chapel. Donations in memory of Fr. Boucree, should be sent to: Fr. Gus Wall, SVD/Rector, St. Augustine Seminary, 199 Seminary Drive, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. Services entrusted to Hartwell's Christian Mortuary, Gulfport, MS.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thaddeus Boucree
michael dungey
January 26, 2022
Father Boucree you will never be forgotten you touched many family members
Helen Edwards
February 13, 2011
Although we've not seen Father Boucree in a number of years, I will always remember our cousin by the wonderful stories that he used to tell. May he rest in Peace.
Helen Edwards (Mother and Daughter)
Joyce Theodore
February 11, 2011
Heart felt sympathy from a St. David Catholic Church parishioner. May God bless your family!
Darlene Chatman
February 9, 2011
Father Boucree you touched my heart and my life with your words and teachings.God has a new plan for you.
St. Mary's Academy Class of 1978
Emelda Fontenot
February 9, 2011
To the family of Father Boucree,
May God bless you during this difficult time. He was loved by so many and touched so many lives during his lifetime. We were blessed to have known him.
Much love,
The Moreau & Fontenot Family of Basile, La.
Marilyn Maple
February 9, 2011
Father Boucree you will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of meeting & getting to know father Boucree when he was placed at St. May of the Purification Catholic Church,Houston, Texas Shortly after Hurricane Kathrina. Candy Fontenot and I made several road trips to Bay St. Louis Missippi & Fort Worth, Texas with and to accompany & visit with Father Boucree. The phone calls and vists with Father Boucree will be truly missed. It was a pleasure getting to know him. Thanks for all the prayers and inspirational conversations. May your soul rest in peace.
Marilyn Maple, St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, Houston, Texas
February 8, 2011
Rest in Peace Father Boucree you will be missed.
Donna Horne Coffil class of 85 SMA
The Great Orator Delivering The Gospel.
February 6, 2011
A memorable visit (Willie Belton & Father Boucree)
Willie Belton
February 6, 2011
Father Boucree was my friend, a mentor, and a man of much integrity. Father came to Basile, La as our Priest in the 1960s. Our friendship started during a critical time in our nation's history - the Civil Rights Movement. His spiritual leadership and personal courage were instrumental to our efforts. He was always mindful of the cares and concerns of all the people and faiths in our community. My family and I will cherish our many fond memories.
February 6, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Fr. Boucree will surely be missed along with his beautiful spirit and smile.
Karen Coubarous Lucas SMA 1983
Elaine Casimire Henderson & Family
February 5, 2011
Glendora and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you.
Sharon Boone
February 4, 2011
Father Boucree spoke many times at St. Peter Claver of Asbury Park, NJ. I would always attend because he was a New Orleans native and I knew that God had sent His Messenger to Deliver the Word!
To Glendora, my Xavier classmate, you
and your family had a remarkable, saintly brother. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed, by all whose lives he touched. My prayers are with you and the family at this sorrowful time.
February 4, 2011
Father Boucree will be missed, dearly! I have nothing but great memories of working with him while he was at Holy Ghost in Jackson, Mississippi. "Spirit Song" will 4ever be in my heart. RIP
John Belton
February 4, 2011
Father Boucree's best Sermon was how he lived his life. He encouraged me to become an alter boy and was the presiding priest at my wedding. He was a leader worth following, a man worth imitating, and a friend worth respecting.
Kecia Harris
February 3, 2011
We love you Father Boucree! Kecia Echols Harris(St. Mary's Academy, '87)
Fran Belton-Simon
February 3, 2011
My heart is saddened and the tears are flowing each time I think of not being able to speak with you and to hear your voice. I miss you Father Boucree and will always remember your sweet smile and your kind heart. To the Boucree family I want to thank you for sharing him with so many. I was a little girl in Basile, La when Father Boucree was my Spiritual Leader. Our community was so involved because of his leadership. Father was always there for our family and we will miss him. May you rest in peace Father. The Angels must be so joyous to hear you singing God's Praises.
Father Boucree, your smile will be missed
Eranda Fontenot
February 3, 2011
Dearest Boucree Family, Please know that words of endearment come easy as I was blessed to know Father, from a child in Basile La. Father, was such a good looking Priest that was given the gift of speech, his words mesmerized and captivated his audience when he spoke, during Church or at a Revival not that I always remembered the message or the Gospel that he spoke of but I never forgot his person, he was so kind and humbled he made you so comfortable when speaking with him. I was blessed again when the hurricane caused damage to his residence in Bay St. Louis Mississippi, God sent Father to stay at St. Mary's Catholic church in Houston where I attend, I was walking into church and got a glimpse of Father walking in and in his usual manner he was speaking to all he saw approaching, when I heard his voice though it had been years since my childhood in Basile, I could not believe my ears or eyes but our Deacon Malveaux confirmed that that was indeed Father Thaddeus Boucree right before me, I was so anxious for Mass to end I practically ran to him and re-introduced myself he of course remembered the church and parish we shared him with a church in Elton, it was an awesome reunion I embraced him and what can I say so many good memories of that little church and our life back home in Basile was like yesterday when we talked for what seemed like an hour. As God would have it I was given the chance to really spend time with Father because that same hurricane had also caused his sister Sister Annunicatia (from NY) to be relocated to Houston, so after church on Sunday's I had the pleasure of taking Father to visit Sister each Sunday that I could.Those visits with Father and Sister I was blessed to meet several of the Boucree family, such good and wonderful people, it just feels like I have known them for as long as I have known Father. Once the Seminary was repaired, Marilyn and myself had the privilage to driving Father back to Mississippi, the drive was wonderful, we stopped in Elton so that Father could visit some friends they were wonderful cooks we had some lunch and continued our trip toward New Orleans where we spent the night with Nell a past parishioner of Father's there in New Orleans then the next day we drove on to Bay St. Louis though it was an exciting time for Father to get back home it was sad for me I missed our visits on Sunday, but I had the opprotunity to call him each time I needed help with my Bible Study questions, prayers for family and friends, Father was so patient and kind always positive never complained about anything He was always reminding me that we should be grateful with much as with less. I will miss Father and our phone visits but I do look foward to seeing that bright beaming smile and hearing that voice when one day we will meet up in that place that our Father in Heaven has prepared for us all that love and beleive in Him. I close with this Father you keep praying for me and I will keep praying for you as always, I love you More, Eranda Candy Fontenot
St. Mary's of the Purification Church, Houston Texas by way of Basile, La.
February 2, 2011
Fr. Boucree has been an inspiration in our family. He will be missed by all who knew him, and prayed with him. He will live in my memory forever. May his spirit continue to be a part of our lives.
To his family, we give you our condolences, I'm sure his life in death is as bright as it was in life.
To the family, my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers.
Minola Gravenbrg Kaufman
February 2, 2011
Michael Dungey
February 2, 2011
To Father Boucree's brothers and sisters, other family memebers and friends, i send my love. He was a very thoughtful person, who served God, Faithfully, Peace and love, Michael Dungey
Minola Gravenberg Kaufman
February 2, 2011
Our condolences to the Boucree Family in the passing of their loved one. Fr. Boucree was my second cousin.
Joyce Holmes
February 2, 2011
From: Joyce Holmes (Frisco Tx) Sidney A. Holmes 11 (New Orleans, La) & Dawn Holmes Barnett (Frisco, Tx
February 2, 2011
To the family members of Father Boucree you will always be in my heart and the years you serve St. Mary's Academy. You can now rest with our Heavenly Father. Truly missed.
Donna Coffil Mableton, Ga.
February 2, 2011
Suzanne Mingleton, Los Angeles, CA
May he rest in peace.
Timiko MorganBonds
February 2, 2011
To the family of Fr Boucree I send my sympathy and prayers for his passing. He was a joy and blessing to us at St. Mary's Academy. He was alway there to offer a friendly smile and words of encouragement. He will be as missed as he was loved. Thank you for allowing us to share in his life.
Sabrina McCarthy
February 2, 2011
To the family of Father Boucree,
The thoughts and prayers of the Morris McCarthy family of New Orleans are with you. The messages in the Guest Book tell that Father Boucree was a great servant of God and the Church.
Margaret Collins-Henry
February 2, 2011
Goodbye Father Boucree, we love you and will miss you so very much. Our hearts are heavy but we know that you are in Heaven with Our Loving Father, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Mother, all the Angels and Saints, Your Mom and Dad, and all of Your Family and Friends who preceded you. We also know that You are Storming Heaven with Prayers in behalf of those you‘ve left behind, until we meet again.
Mon Père Boucree, je vous aime très beaucoup, my heart-adopted brother!
To the Boucree Family: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will continue to pray for you and Father Boucree always. Thank you for sharing Father with the world! Words cannot express how much we loved him and will miss him.
May God Bless you all!
Sister Eva Regina Martin
February 2, 2011
A man of God, a man of dedication, a preacher, a teacher, one who gave all to the ministry. We love you Father Boucree. I extend my sympathy to the family and SVD Community. He will be missed.
Sr. Eva
eula capdeville
February 2, 2011
Father Boucree, served as Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Elton, Louisiana and during that time he baptized me into the Catholic Church. He married me in 1968, and my daughter in 1984. He has been a source of spiritual strength for myself and my entire family. Father Boucree embraced his call to the Priest hood and brought JESUS to us and to all that he encountered through his ministry. Father Boucree we will Love you always.
Eula, David, Eulena
The Algere' Family
February 2, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Boucree family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Michele Netters
February 2, 2011
I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to the family of Father Boucree. I attended St. Mary's Academy and he would perform each and every mass. He has done so much for the students and the Sisters of the Holy Family. He was a angel put here on this earth and I would like to offer my sincere condolences.
February 2, 2011
Dear Boucree Family,
My love and prayers and sympathy and those of all of us Lagardes and with all of you during this time of great sorrow. We loved Fr. Boucree and was deeply inspired by his great life. May he continue to be with us from his heavenly home.
Love and Prayers,
Sister M. Roland Lagarde, SBS and members of the Roland and Agnes Lagarde Family
Ann Labat
February 1, 2011
I along with my Family would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Boucree Family. I really had a lot of respect for Father Boucree and enjoy his missions the most. He baptized My daughter 32 years ago and that mean alot to me. He will be sadly missed but always remembered. Your Family will all continue to be in my prayers always.
Catherine Catalan
February 1, 2011
Fifty-four years ago my sister suffered third degree burns on ninety percent of her body and was hospitalized four hundred fifty-six days. Father Boucree visited and prayed with our family at least five evenings a week and every mass he celebrated he included a special prayer for her recovery. She died on July 2, 2009 and when she was alive she spoke very often about him and always expressed how thankful she was for his prayers not only for her but for her entire family. Rest in Peace Father Boucree!
Audrey Ryan-phillips
February 1, 2011
My first time meeting and hearing Father Boucree was when he lead the St. Jude Novena. Each of the nine days the church was full with the Holy Spirit and the love of our Lord thru the word and love of Father Boucree for each and every attendee. The Catholic church has lost one of it greatest priest.
Gregory Kaufman
February 1, 2011
You were definitely a special and inspirational person. Your spririt will always be.
Raydette Callens
February 1, 2011
To the Boucree Family, I offer my deepest sympathies and prayers to your family.
Martha Malbreaux
February 1, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
February 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 1, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 1, 2011
Father Boucree's charisma will always live in my heart. May the Boucree Family continue his sweet Spirit.
Dr.Lee.E. Morris,SR.
February 1, 2011
Father Boucree was one of God greatest preachers on this side of heaven. We all will miss him. Father live in the hearts of his family and friends forever. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow Father Boucree all the days of his life; and he shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Roslyn Johnson Smith
February 1, 2011
As young children at St. Philip the Apostle Church, we knew it was a special Sunday whenever we were graced with the presence of Fr. Thaddeus Boucree. The visits were announced far in advance so the word would be out about his coming. His humor, oratorical skills, and clear messages kept us in church enthralled long pass the usual 60 - 75 minutes. When Fr. Boucree came you knew three things: 1) Mass was going to last longer than usual. 2) You would know you had been in touch with the spirit of the Lord. 3) There would be a lesson to remember. The Fr. Boucree experience is one to treasure. Later, through his nephew Raymond Diamond, I came to know him as Uncle Father. The stories that his family told about him just made Fr. Boucree more of an iconic figure for me. He will be missed, but his legacy lives on. May he rest in peace with his God. My sympathies go out to the Boucree and Diamond families.
Your loss is shared by the Johnson Family - Walter, Roslyn, Sharon, Dianne, Kenneth, Wanda, Claudia, Eric, Gail, Warren, Gerard, and Michael.
charlene Bucksell
February 1, 2011
My symathy and prayers to the Boucree Family.He leaves us to continue his legacy.We can do that by reflecting on his grest sermons and making them part of our daily life.Rest in Peace for a job well done.
Indra
February 1, 2011
Father Boucree was a bright light in so many lives. He will always be remembered.
Barbara and Gina Pugh/Risby
February 1, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Father Boucree' Memories will Always be with. His spirituality will truly be missed.
The Aaron Family
February 1, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Leslie Smith Everage
February 1, 2011
To the Family of Fr. Boucree,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Fr. Boucree was always a welcome celebrant at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and St. Mary's Academy High School. His spirituality will truly be missed.
elaine francis
February 1, 2011
To the Boucree Family you have our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you all. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Father Boucree's tireless dedication to the upbuilding of the body of Christ has changed countless lives forever. The gift of faith that he instilled within our hearts will grow and that light of love will continue to shine brightly so that many more lives will be touched and blessed because of Father Boucree's committment to serivice of CHRIST JESUS.
Elaine, Erin, Shannon, Eula, Eulena, Linda
The Sims Family
February 1, 2011
I can clearly see Fr. Boucree celebrating Mass and the Living Rosary with us at St. Mary's Academy. He always had a way of relating the stories of the Gospel to real life issues. Thank you Fr. Boucree for being instrumental in our spiritual growth. We take comfort in knowing that God's grace is sufficient.
Much Love,
Shannon Cooper Sims, SMA '82
Meyer Chambers
February 1, 2011
A distant cousin of ours, Fr. Boucree will always be remembered by our family for presiding at our Fortune-Loubin Family Reunion Mass in 1984. May the angels come to greet you...
Sidney Barthelemy
February 1, 2011
I offer my deepest sympathies to his family. He was a devoted priest of God.
February 1, 2011
Father Boucree, words can not express my feelings for the life you lived. The generations that you touched with your minstry will live forever.
Joseph,Denise,Dominique,Angelique&kalia Thomas
Gretna, Louisiana
Roxanne Oliver
February 1, 2011
To the surviving family members ... you have my deepest and most sincere thoughts and sympathies. Fr. Boucree was such a positive influence in many lives. I graduated from SMA and he was such a presence! Know that he was loved and he will be missed.
Roxanne Oliver
Gwendolyn Suarez-Carriere
February 1, 2011
Bourcee Family: My sympathy and prayers are with you. You have such glorious memories of Father Boucree's life and religious works in your thoughts and hearts. May that give you comfort.
Kathy Taylor Ancar
February 1, 2011
Father Boucree will be remembered by Maryites as the kindest, gentlest, most sincere priest and man. He was never too busy after mass at St. Mary’s Academy to visit with the girls and offer blessings, prayers, and encouragement. His retreats and revivals were much anticipated each year, and he touched many hearts with his uplifting sermons. I am honored that, although retired, he came to the Chapel of the Pines to baptize my granddaughter six years ago. He was one in a million, and loved by all.
Ava Dix
February 1, 2011
Father, you will be greatly missed by me and so many others, you touched many lives during your time at St. Mary,s Academy.
February 1, 2011
To the Boucree/Devezin family~ You are in my prayers. It was a pleasure knowing and having Father Boucree as part of my life at St Mary's Academy. He was one of the nicest individual I've known. May God continue to Bless your family. I love you! Lori Barnum-Jones & Joyce Barnum
Angelique Martin-Smith
February 1, 2011
Father Boucree was the celebrant of every mass I attended at St. Mary's Academy. May God comfort you all as you remember God's servant. Thank you all for sharing Father Boucree with all of us. May God bless and keep you.
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