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Emanuel Bourgeois Obituary

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. Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 29, 2014 to Jan. 2, 2015.

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Keith Peek

January 4, 2015

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

Mary Beth & Doug Meyer

January 4, 2015

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

Sandra Browning

January 4, 2015

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.

John Bourgeois

January 2, 2015

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

cheryl provetere buras

January 2, 2015

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 you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

miss

January 2, 2015

Gary I am Sorry

Miss CC

January 2, 2015

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 you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Jerry J

January 2, 2015

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,

Celeste Fox

December 31, 2014

Boozy and Pat,
You and your family are in our prayers during your time of bereavement.

Love,
Celeste and Fox

Mary leuba franklin

December 31, 2014

Louis and Family... I am sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him greatly.

December 31, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. He was a wonderful brother to Ethel Eve and an uncle to her eight children. We send our love,
Family of Ethel Eve Fremin

Steven Spence

December 30, 2014

Another part of Old Slidell has left us. Now Mr. Bourgeois will be met by his wife as he reunites with her and other past family members. He has left behind a legacy of a family with the future generations to reflect on how to live life with purpose and example. Our prayers to all the Bourgeois family.

Lederle Taylor

December 30, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear about your dad, many memories in the past of our mom and dad's being such good friends...I will keep the family in my prayers...love to you all...Lederle Davis Taylor

Jeanie Wright

December 30, 2014

Boozy, sorry for the loss of your Dad. Such a nice man. I will pray for you and your family.

Janet Booth

December 29, 2014

Love you my Darlin. Miss you like crazy. Thanks for being you. You always said to be yourself. Love you.

Uncle Emanuel enjoying a visit.

Charlotte Emerson

December 29, 2014

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