Richard Joseph Bourgeois Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Joseph Bourgeois of Marrero, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 88, on May 1, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Felicien Bourgeois and Beatrice LeBlanc Bourgeois of Marrero, Louisiana.; and his brother Alden J. Bourgeois (Emily). He is survived by: his wife Emma Nell Bourgeois; his children, Kelly B. Turnbough (Michael) of Birmingham and Travis L. Bourgeois of New Orleans, Louisiana.; his grandchildren, Tyler H. Turnbough, Trevor R. Turnbough (Mara) and Gabrielle E Turnbough; his great grandchildren, Elle and Mabel Turnbough; his siblings, Carolyn B. Victoriano (Gregory) and Alan J. Bourgeois (Gwen); and his close friend Mark Lomax. He is also survived by numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and family friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in honor of Richard J. Bourgeois to the Sandy Hook Baptist Church, 586 John Ford Home Road, Sandy Hook, Mississippi, 39478, or to the charity of your choosing.
