Lorena Marie Plaisance Bourgeois

Lorena Bourgeois Obituary

Lorena Marie Plaisance Bourgeois, on Friday, January 21, 2005, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Age 85 years. Beloved wife of Woodrow ''Pete'' Henry Bourgeois, a retired tug boat Captain. Daughter of the late Marie Richardelle Plaisance and the late Alexandre U. Plaisance. Devoted mother of Henry ''Hank'' Bourgeois, David Bourgeois, Sr., Rosalie B. Robichaux, Joseph Bourgeois, Sr., Girard Bourgeois and Timothy Bourgeois. Caring mother-in-law of Beverly Emelda ''Flossie'' , Stanley, Betty, Beth and Susan. Loving grandmother of David, Jr., Kelly, Kathy, Shane, Scott, Steve, Jay, Juliana, Valerie, Hannah, Michael, Adam, Annette, Thomas, Matthew and Eric. Loving step-grandmother of Nathan. Great-grandmother of Dustin, Colleen, Alexis, David III, Sydney, Danny and Samantha. Step-great-grandmother of Jacob and Austin. Sister of Lena Gauthreaux, Evelyn ''Velma'' Adams and the late Mamie Dobson, Alex Plaisance, Eugene Plaisance and Tillman Plaisance. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A native of Larose, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for the past 62 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on Monday, January 24, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Westwego, LA. Interment will follow services in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday, January 23, 2005 from 6:00 P.M. til 10:00 P.M. at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA and on Monday, 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M., also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Lorena Bourgeois

9 Entries

Joyce Trepagnier

February 1, 2005

Comfort for those who mourn

So many people imagine that death cruelly separates us from our loved ones. Even pious people are led to believe this great and sad mistake. When our loved ones die,they do not leave us. They remain. They do not go to some dark and distant place. They simply begin their eternity. We do not see them because we are still in the darkness of the world. But their spiritual eyes, filled with the light of heaven, are always watching us as they wait for the day when we shall share their perfect joy. We are born for heaven and one by one we end this life of tears to begin our life in endless happiness.

I have often reflected upon this beautiful truth and found it the geatest and surest comfort in time of mourning. A firm faith in the real and continual presence of our loved ones has brought the conviction and consolation that death has not destroyed them, nor carried them away. Rather it has given them life! A life with power to know fully and to love perfectly. With this new life and new power our loved ones are always present to us, knowing and loving us more than ever before.

The tears that dampen our eyes in times of mourning are tears of homesickness, tears of longing for our loved ones. But it is we who are away from home, not they. Death has been for them a doorway to an eternal home. And only because this heavenly home is invisible to our worldly eyes, we cannot see them so near us. Yet, they are with us, lovingly and tenderly waiting for the day when we, too, will enter the doorway to our eternal home. No, death is not a separation. It is a preparation for eternal union with those we love,in the peace and joy of heaven.

I read this and thought it might comfort you'll. Aunt Lorena was not only my aunt but more like a friend. We shared many moments and many prayers together. I will surely miss our telephone talks also lunches we shared. So don't be too sad, she's an angel now, praying for us. Call if you need me for anything.

Kenneth Trepagnier

January 28, 2005

Dear Family,

We are a close family thanks in large part to Aunt Lorena. She's legendary in our family for organizing the Annual Christmas Play, but what's more of a tragic loss is the link she provided us to our family tree.

Aunt Lorena was a glorious storyteller about our family history. I can recall the stories she'd tell of the Palencia's (that turned into Plaisance eventually). She'd tell stories of the plantation days that were passed down to her. Those stories and links to our past just can't be replaced. Aunt Lorena enjoyed telling those stories and we've lost an important part of our family history with her passing.

I will always fondly remember her laugh, her generosity, and the way she seemed to always end a sentence with, "you see."

To the Bourgeois' and Uncle Pete (Nanc) or as Paw-Paw Joes would call him, ("Peter Pirogue"), I love ya'll and stay strong! That's how Aunt Lorena was---strong. She was strong with her Catholic faith and even stronger with her love of her family.

Love,

Ken

Jennifer Guise

January 27, 2005

Dear Family,

Aunt Lorena was a big part of my childhood. In the Christmas plays, at Easter and all the family functions. The Easters we shared together were priceless. The Gauthreaux's against the Bourgeois in all the games we played. The huge family picture's that would take a half an hour to get everyone together. What great times we had! Moments I will cherise forever. She was a very strong women, in her faith, in her love for her family. She will be missed. I want to thank God for each and everyone of you.

I love you all,

Rhonda Trepagnier

January 27, 2005

Bourgeois Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a great person who was loved by many. She will be missed.

If you should need anything please do not hesitate to call on me.

Love,

Rhonda

Alexis Robichaux

January 26, 2005

Hi,

My name is Alexis Robichaux and I'm 12 years old. Lorena Bourgeois was my great-grandmother and I wrote this poem for her....

"Maw Maw"

(My Hero)

Maw Maw was my hero. She was all our hero. She helped us in need. She helped us to believe. She believed in me and in everyone. She even helped us to believe in Jesus. While believing in Jesus, she told stories, even sometimes I didn't listen. One day, I listened and she said, "Lexy, heaven is the eternal happiness of God." If I was her, this is what she might have said: "Everyone, don't cry. I'm alive in your hearts. Don't shed a tear. It floods in my soul. Be happy. That is an eternal rainbow. I am happy up here. I'm with Paw Paw Kramer, Ginger, pets of all, people that died that you know, Mary, Jesus and God."

I wrote this because I felt that Maw Maw was with me typing this. So, always pray for her. When we die, we will see her again. She didn't suffer. All she saw was a light and it said, it is time to go. She was a saint, an angel, my guardian angel. I see her now, on a cloud, starring at us. Now when you see her, she is in an eternal sleep of peaceful dreams.

This is how I feel. You might feel different or see it differently, but this is my story.

Love,

Lexy

Tiffaney Chiasson

January 26, 2005

TO THE BOURGEOIS FAMILY,

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WHEN I THINK OF AUNT LORENA, I THINK OF ALL THE CHRISTMAS PLAYS BY ROSALIE'S HOUSE. I CAN STILL PICTURE HER SINGING HER HEART OUT. JUST ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO I HAD TO INTERVIEW SOMEONE WHO LIVED THROUGH THE GREAT DEPRESSION FOR A HISTORY PROJECT AND I CHOSE HER. WE TALKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS AND I WAS SO AMAZED AND INTERESTED AT THE THINGS SHE TOLD ME. OF COURSE SHE OFFERED TO FEED ME AND I ACCEPTED. I SAW HER A FEW MONTHS LATER AND TOLD HER BECAUSE OF HER HELP, I RECEIVED AN "A" ON MY PROJECT. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR HER MEMORIES. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY OUR FAMILY!

nora daigle

January 24, 2005

my prayers go out to val and her family, i only met miss lorena at val's wedding shower and other family gatherings. my heart and prayers go out to val, her mom and dad and the rest of val's family and my love to jake and val.

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