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Funeral services for Earl Augustine Bourgeois, 74, of Baton Rouge, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011, in the sanctuary of St. Rita Catholic Church, La. 28 West, Alexandria, with the Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Interment in Olla Cemetery, Olla, with services under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Olla. The Bourgeois family will receive visitors Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Earl Augustine Bourgeois was born May 20, 1936, in Lockport, to the union of the late Joseph Napoleon Bourgeois and Florence Bloin Bourgeois. He passed from this life Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Earl was a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard and a 1958 graduate of Northwestern State University, where he initially received his degree in business. He later returned and became a teacher and educator. He served in numerous high schools as a football coach, including South Lafourche High School, Galliano, where in 1971 and again in 1977, they were presented with the title of state football champions. Earl was extremely proud of having been a part of such a wonderful accomplishment. He went on to be a successful business owner as well. A loving husband, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Glenda Loe Bourgeois; and two brothers, Jay and Danny Bourgeois. He was a good Christian man and a devout Roman Catholic. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Vineyard Salsbury Bourgeois, of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Mavis Richardel and husband Lee, of Tullos, and Angela Pickert and husband John, of Houston; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Laura Thomson, her husband Dr. Chris Thomson, and their children, Allison and Will; Peter Richardel, his wife, Dr. Patricia Richardel, and their baby, Emma; Paul Richardel and his wife, Heather; Desi and Jared Turk and Colin Pickert; brother, Bobby Bourgeois, of Napoleonville; and four sisters, Patsy Fremin, of New Iberia; Margaret Boudreaux, Penny Thibodeaux and Elvie Richeaux, all of Lockport. Serving as pallbearers will be Peter Richardel, Paul Richardel, Chris Thomson, Colin Pickert, Bart Fremin and Shelby Loe II. Any planned memorials may be made to St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria. To sign the online registry or offer condolences, visit www.riserfuneralhomes.com.
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Still close to our hearts with love and precious memories. Thank you Earl.
Hazel Gisclair
April 22, 2023
Miss you more and more.
Hazel Gisclair
Friend
April 25, 2019
May 20, 2011...Celebrating your birthday with Jesus....Earl was a true friend to me and my family...never counted the cost...Love and miss you...Hug Glenda for us
May 20, 2011
Our deepest condolences. Be assured of our love, prayers, and support. Earl was a dear and special colleague of ours for many years. Roland & Daria Thomassie
May 1, 2011
He was such a sweet and loving man. I enjoyed his visits when he came down to see Doc. May the lord help this family find strength during the saddness. He will be missed.
Amy Theriot
April 29, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. May you find peace in His presence.
Love & prayers,
Brent & Peggy Roccaforte
April 29, 2011
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