Roland John Bourgeois Sr.

Roland John Bourgeois Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2025 at the age of 89. He is the son of the late Evest J. Bourgeois, Jr. and the late Belle Ann Christian Bourgeois. He is the beloved husband of Gail Keller Bourgeois. He is the loving father of Roland J. Bourgeois Jr. (Cheryl), Robert Bourgeois (Ida), Gary Bourgeois, Dale Bourgeois (Joy) and the late Frank Bourgeois (Roxanne). He is the devoted grandfather of 9 and has numerous great-grandchildren.

He is the loving brother of Jenny Walthers, the late Daniel Bourgeois (infant), Norman Bourgeois, the late Rita Nicolosi, the late Ruth Buras, the late Mack Bourgeois, the late Myrtle Aucoin, the late Clyde Bourgeois (infant), the late Daniel Bourgeois and the late Anita Oberschmidt. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

He joined the Air Force, served 4 years as a Medic and returned home to Louisiana where he worked in the oil and gas industry for many years. He then worked at the Royal Sonesta in the engineering department until his retirement. He enjoyed a good joke and fishing and later on in life found great joy in painting. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff of Passages Hospice for their compassionate care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Friday, March 21 beginning at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM at Mary Help of Christians Church, 600 2nd Ave, Harvey, LA. Interment to immediately follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Ave, Gretna, LA.

Family and friends are invited to share condolences and memories by visiting www.mothefunerals.com. Arrangements by Mothe Funeral Homes.