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1932
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2025
Denise Bourdet Obituary
09/10/1932 - 04/08/2025
Sister Denise Bourdet, PBVM, a Sister of the Presentation (San Francisco) for seventy-two years died at Peninsula del Rey Residence, April 8, 2025. A native San Franciscan, she was the daughter of Leon Paul and Irene Ann Marie Bourdet. Sister Denise leaves her loving Sisters and her sister and brother-in-law, Paulette and Ben Tyson, niece Jeanne Faietta, nephews Vincent and Steven Tyson, one grandnephew and six grandnieces.
Sister Denise began her long ministry as an elementary school teacher in 1956 and taught in schools in San Francisco, East Los Angeles, Gilroy, Montebello, and Oakland. In 1972 she began her decades long teaching at St. Joseph Elementary School, Berkeley, where she was also the Athletic Director. Her role as Athletic Director lead to her leadership with CYO in various roles and for which she was honored for 50 years of service.
Her French heritage was very important to Sister Denise and she especially appreciated a trip to France where she met extended family.
Services will be held at All Saints Mausoleum, Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma on Wednesday, April 30, 2025: 10:00 a.m. a Rosary will be recited followed by remembrances; funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. immediately followed by interment.
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Ramon Fernandez
April 29, 2025
Sister Denise my teacher, Coach, director....thank you so very much for everything you did for all of the children and the sports program which became my strength not so much school. You also taught my daughter many years at St.Josephs as well. God Bless You
Betty and Joe Murphy
April 27, 2025
We met Denise for the first time 9 yrs ago and from that moment on we felt privileged to have her in our lives. Living in Ireland we got to see and spend time with Denise In Treat for extended periods when we visited our son and his family in San Francisco. Her kindness, sense of fun and love of children meant she was someone extra special , a beautiful lady who cared for all she encountered in her daily life. We especially loved hearing her stories about her childhood and her baby sister whom she loved so much. May God grant Denise her eternal reward for a life lived in the service of others .
A Fellow Pilgrim
April 24, 2025
Thank you for the witness of your vowed religious life, your dedicated service to others, all in faithful discipleship to Christ and His Church.
Siham zumot
April 24, 2025
May her soul rest in eternal peace
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