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Ricky Bouvier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2015.

Ricky P. Bouvier entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, age 55. Beloved father of Jason T. Bouvier, Michelle B. Rousse (Duke), and Melissa B. Lay (Chris). Son of Frances Talamo Bouvier and the late Horace J. Bouvier. Brother of Joseph F. Bouvier, Susan B. Hedrick (Phillip), Nancy B. Whitman (Rusty) and the late Morris A. Bouvier (Antoinette), Alice M. Bouvier and Ann B. Pelican (John). Grandfather of Jett, Breelyn and Slate Rousse. Also survived by his companion Sheryl Conrad as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.



Ricky had a lifetime career at Mechanical Construction Company and was a member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union 60. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan who cherished his time with family and friends and lived a life faithfully through Christ.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Angela Merici Church, 901 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, LA on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park & Mausoleum. Visitation in Church on Monday from 10:00 am until service time. Masses preferred. To view and sign the guest book please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.









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June 18, 2023

Em

My Uncle Ricky always made me feel remembered, seen, and important, especially at a time when I felt very alone and forgotten. He always reminded me that life could be joyous and filled with love. He was the best godfather I could have ever asked for, and I miss him every day with my whole heart. Every day I spend on Earth, I hope to become more like you.

March 27, 2023

Steve Sicard

So sorry for your loss Nancy. Prayers for all.

April 24, 2017

Happy Brithday Rick, I miss you so much. Thoughts of you are with me all the time. I know you're in a better place but oh gosh I miss you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I love you now and always and will be with all of you one day, when the good Lord is ready for me. Until then know that I love you.
Sue

November 9, 2016

Hey Ricky! It's getting to be Thanksgiving again and things just have not been the same. I know you know this. I really miss all the old ways. No one to tease me about my brownies. No one to really tease me like you did my whole life. You teased my and Ann so much it drove us and Mama crazy but it was the best ever. No more birthday calls for either of us. I really miss our birthday teasing. I guess I have been thinking about you and Ann and Alice and Morris and Dad so much because of the holidays approaching. I can still picture Daddy sitting at the table in front of that big tray of cookies and cakes on Christmas with a big smile on his face not knowing where to start and you fussing about how stale my brownies were and if I had made them last month and us bantering back and forth and you shoving them in your mouth while you were complaining. I am trying to get back into baking with the thoughts of you and Daddy in by head because that was what kept me going so many times. I am hoping that soon I can find that peace. I wish you could have a pecan pie just one last time. I know you enjoyed the last ones you had even though they were hard to eat. Oh how I miss all of you so very much. Please give big hugs to everyone in heaven and I hope someone is baking lots of desserts for ya'll. Nancy

August 9, 2016

Brian Mouille, Sr.

My condolences, belated, to Ricky's family. I am a childhood friend. An open fence separated our backyards. I recently discovered your loss and wish Ricky's all the best. My prayers to you and to my friend, Ricky.

February 9, 2016

Sheryl

Thinking and missing you so much today and always! Forever!!

December 26, 2015

Merry Christmas to my angel. I love you dad.

November 25, 2015

Mich

Dad I miss you so much. This week has been so difficult knowing that on thanksgiving day you won't be here. I'm devastated. It's getting harder to live without you. I'm so thankful for all the time I did have with you but I'd give anything to have you back. Watch over us and let us feel your presence. You're forever in my heart. I love you

September 30, 2015

I think about you constantly. I hope you are resting in peace dad. I love you

September 23, 2015

God I miss you so much right now.

September 3, 2015

Mich

Dad I can't believe it's been 5 months. I'll never understand why you were taking from us so early. I wish my kids had their paw paw for all the little things I know you'd be enjoying with us. We talk about you all the time and not a day goes by where you are in my heart and my thoughts. I miss you so much and I hope you know that. I love you.

July 26, 2015

Missing you dad.

July 19, 2015

Sheryl

Ricky, thinking about you and missing you specially on this Sunday morning .I was thinking about your coverage your strength to get up and go to church even when you was feeling very very sick. love and miss you always!

July 4, 2015

Mich

Everyday is so difficult. I miss you more and more everyday. I think of how happy you were and your beautiful smile. Happy 4th of July dad. I so wish you were here with us...these days are the hardest cause I know we would be spending them with you. Big hugs and kisses. I love you.

June 22, 2015

Dianna

Thinking of you today.

June 21, 2015

Mich

When I think about you I think about all the love that you gave to God, to your family, and to all those who were blessed enough to cross paths with you. Anyone lucky enough to have you in their lives was bound to have gained some knowledge either about faith, family,hard work, sports, discipline, motivation....I was blessed to be able to gain all of this because I had you as my daddy. The kids and I watched your video and as the tears were rolling down my face the kids were laughing and dancing in excitement to see you. You were so much fun, a ball of energy much like my kids are and I see you in them everyday because the love you shared with me I share with them. This is the first Father's Day since you've passed and it's difficult knowing there are no plans for a BBQ with you there I'm thinking of you today and everyday and I love you always. Happy Father's Day in heaven dad.

June 21, 2015

Melissa

Happy Father's Day dad! Life is not the same without you. I miss you so much and selfishly want you back--to see you and hug you and hear your voice. I know heaven is a much better place though and we will one day meet again. Until then... I love you so much and am so thankful for all you have done for me throughout the years.
Love always.

May 27, 2015

Janet Cucchero Wingerter

What a gentleman Ricky was even to the end. My heart goes out to his loved ones on earth. I pray for you and to you to accept life as it is as you belived it to be.

May 27, 2015

Dianna Wingard

Since you have passed Ricky not a day goes by I don't think about you. Just coming by to clean pool, spray the yard or do the ac filters. You were an amazing landlord an it's not the same but most of all you were a good friend. I have lost my dad and sister to this horrible disease but them as you struggled and fought. I hope and pray God gives your girls,grandkids,family and friends strength to cope with your passing. You were an amazing guy and I am happy and proud to have had you as a friend.GOD BLESS

May 26, 2015

SHERYL

It will soont be 2 months since God took you to heaven .I feel your presence every day . I miss and love you deeply!! forever missed never forgotten..

May 15, 2015

Missing you so much

April 29, 2015

Emily Morales

My deepest sympathy to Ricky's children and his girlfriend. May he rest in peace. We will miss his smiling face each year when we go to St.Edwards Fair. God took you to a better place.

April 29, 2015

PATRICIA ARNOULT

We will miss your smiling face. Such a great guy. Rest in peace.

April 24, 2015

Mich

Happy Birthday Dad. We are celebrating your life with a cake and some balloons for the kids. How difficult this day has been. You would have made 56 years old today but God had different plans. I know you are having that great birthday celebration in heaven. You fought so hard the past 3 years and what a gift to us to have gotten to spend so much time with you. It's the little things... Until we meet again. Happy Birthday. I love you!

April 19, 2015

Mich

Happy Sunday dad. It's a beautiful day today after this long week of rain. The smell of the BBQ pit reminds me of you. Grilling was your specialty. I miss you so much everyday dad. Everything I do reminds of you somehow. Just trying to keep it together but sometimes it's really hard. Love you

April 14, 2015

Marian Longo

Cheryl I am so sorry for your lost you look like you had a wonderful man. He is now your angel. My prayers go out to the family.

April 12, 2015

Mich

Hey Dad today we celebrated Slate's 3rd birthday. I was at your house when we planned the party, I wanted to make sure the time we scheduled was good for you. I have had a rough day getting through this without you. Before we started the party Duke, the kids and I said a prayer to you because we knew you'd be listening and watching over the celebration. You know how much Slate wanted his race car party... Well he got one and he had a blast. To me it wasn't the same without you there. Keep watching over is dad. We love and miss you deeply.

April 12, 2015

Charles Gai

Good morning on this day. I was so glad to get off from work to attend the services for Ricky and see him one last time.The room was filled with people so you could tell Ricky had many friends. The services were great and the family did a super job showing him all the respect he deserved. I was his neighbor in River Ridge in 1991 and then we remained friends all these years after we moved away.He was a great human being who tried to do what was right and was the best Dad. He lived for his children, family and friends.Everyone who knew him will miss his smile , addictive laugh and kind heart.I am so much better of a person for knowing him and I will be forever grateful for that. May peace be with you my brother !!

April 11, 2015

janine whittaker

SherylMy deepest sympathy to you and Ricky's family. unfortunately I never meet him, but from what I've seen and heard I can tell he was a special person. I know this is very hard on you. It is not easy to lose someone you love so much. how wonderful you have been to help him thru this terrible illness. May God bless you for that. God has a plan for each one of us. No we don't understand it, but you have to trust in him. Ricky did his job on earth, now God needs him in heaven. Don't forget! Ricky will always be with you, he is part of your heart. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend at V.S., Janine

April 9, 2015

Sheryl... Hey sweetie so sorry for your loss, This is Tammie from VS, I know words can't express your loss, but just want you to know your in my thoughts and prayers, miss you at work,I kinda know what your going through with all I have been thru the past 18 months with my husband,I am here if you need me, you can get my number from Janine, I don't want to post it on here, just text me first so I will know its your number, because I don't answer numbers I don't recognize. You are missed by a lot of people at work,you now have a guardian angel watching over you, I know I didn't know Ricky, but if you was with him I know he was a good man. If you need anything let me know, I am here for you. Take care of yourself, God Bless you through all this. Love you take care of yourself and I will see you when you are ready to come back to work... Tammie

April 9, 2015

May your family find strength in God's inspired words at this time of bereavement.

April 7, 2015

Chicken Davis

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

April 7, 2015

Suzy Lehrmann

Melissa & Michelle & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I had no idea he was ill. I dated your dad 18 years ago when he lived in Albany, Ga. He couldn't wait to visit his family when
he would come in town. He was so proud of you girls. I see that hasn't changed. He was such a nice, good hearted person. I will never forget the good times. Remember Jesus only takes the best and one day you will be reunited. My thoughts & prayers are with you and the entire family.

April 7, 2015

Janet Wingerter

My cousin Ricky a perfect gentleman with a contagious smile. So sorry to loose you so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with your family that sure loved you. You are finally free from pain. Now you are in a better place. Love and miss you.

April 6, 2015

ken DeBlois

Rick, you are a memorable friend. Will miss you.

April 6, 2015

Tasha Scalise

You were always the life of the party. Your energy transcended to everyone else, and your smile lit up the room. I always called you Pretty Uncle Ricky. You'll be forever missed

April 6, 2015

Joseph Nickolaus

May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow, St. Angela class of 1973.

April 6, 2015

Robert A. Fos

HI , Michelle and Melissa I worked very close to your father and he will be deeply missed. He was a very fine man that loved what he did in life. My thoughts and prays will be with you girls and dad . god bless Robert A. Fos (Abita Springs La )

April 6, 2015

Linda King

My condolences to the family and friends of Ricky. He is my moms landlord. He always looked out for her as he would his own mom, he once told me. He will be missed. God Bless Ricky and his family and friends.

April 6, 2015

Schiffman Family

Sheryl,
We are sorry for the loss of Ricky. Your love towards him was beautiful and was shown each and every day by your strength and compassion. Please know he will be with you forever.

April 6, 2015

Schiffman Family

To the Bouvier family,
We are sorry for the loss of Ricky. He was a kind compassionate neighbor who always had a kind word to say and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.

April 6, 2015

Curtis Mezzic

My deepest sympathy to the Bouvier Family. I have been a friend of Rickey's since he began his apprenticeship with Local 60, he will be truly missed by all his union Brothers and Sisters.
Curtis L. Mezzic
Business Manager Local 60.

April 5, 2015

Bill & Diane Soignier

Ricky will be missed! He was a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bouvier family.

April 5, 2015

Greg & Lesa Morgan

Our thought and prayers are with the Bouvier family at this time of your loss.

April 5, 2015

Michelle

Happy Easter dad. I'm missing you so much right now. We all are. I'm so blessed to be your daughter and call you my dad. You have been such a strong and positive person my entire life. For the past 3 years you showed me so much about strength, faith, and courage. Not once did you ever want to give up. Though you are no longer here on earth I know you are looking down and watching over all of us, taking care of us from a different view. Heaven seems so far away right now but the memories and all of the LOVE keep you so close to us, within us. I feel your presence today dad and I will never let go of that. I keep listening to all the voicemails and I want to call you on the phone so I'm just speaking out loud knowing your listening. Thank you for being an amazing person and father and teaching me that family is the most important thing in life. I love you forever.

April 5, 2015

Stephanie Wood (Barbara's daughter)

In loving memory of a wonderful man. I will love you and miss you always. Now you are with my mom ( Barbara Englander) in heaven. She loved you Ricky when yall dated & remained friends. I'll never forget the good times we had at " Daiquiri Bay". Fly high Angel!!

April 4, 2015

Donna Caire and Dennis Matheny

To a great brother in law......it was a pleasure to have known you and have you in our family. You fought the good fight......rest now.
To the Bouvier family: we are so very sorry for your loss, Ricky was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

April 4, 2015

Prayers to the Bouvier family. Ricky and I graduated from St. Charles Borromeo class of "77". He was a dear friend and will never be forgotten
Sheila Robison Mills

April 4, 2015

sheryl

We have lost a very wonderful, strong ,beautiful man .He suffered for so long with his with cancer, but always stayed strong positive and faithful to the Lord. He loved me his children ,family and friends and that is something we should all cherish. He always stay positive always had a smile on his face. At the end he struggled with every breath he had to stay with us ..rest in peace you are free from all the pain .I will always miss you and love you!

April 4, 2015

Terry Lamkin

Remembering our old St. Angela classmate and the years in the construction industry. Great guy. Pleasure to know him. Jerry & Terry Lamkin.

April 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bouvier family at this time. Ricky was my classmate at St. Charles Borromeo, Class of '77. He will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Ingrid Green Adams

April 3, 2015

Nancy Nunn

He was alwas a gentleman, a good father and a great friend. I'm sure he died without a shirt. He was always giving it away.

April 3, 2015

Dawn Kalb

Ricky you will be missed, you put up a good fight. I did enjoy our time at the Rock and Bowl -- Our SAM alumni will live on! Bless you and your family.

April 3, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Ricky Bouvier family. Ricky and brother-in-law coached for me at Butch Duhe. great coaches but more important good friends. May he rest in peace and pain free.
Duke & Jackie & Darren Wolverton

April 3, 2015

David & Debbie Dallimore

With our sincere condolences at this difficult time. May God bless Ricky and the Bouvier family.

April 3, 2015

Kathy (Jason's step-aunt) Vitrano

My deepest sympathy to Jason Bouvier & the entire Bouvier Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless You.

April 3, 2015

Steve Sicard

Nancy and Ann I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep your brother and your family in my prayers.

April 3, 2015

My heart is hurting right now.
I was once married to Ricky, I will miss him very much, yet I feel a peace and a relief that he is in glory enjoying a much needed rest. Ricky, I just want you to know that I love you and I forever will.
To the Bouvier family, may God give you comfort at this time.

Joan Bouvier

April 3, 2015

Frances and family, and Sheryl, our deepest sympathy and love. May the Lord comfort all of you with His love and peace.

June and Maxine and family

April 3, 2015

Fred and Ida Gentry

Our deepest sympathy to the Bouvier family.Thank you all for being a part of Jason's life.He is so proud to have known Ricky and we know that he cherished the times spent with his Dad.

April 3, 2015

Fred and Ida Gentry

Our deepest sympathy to the Bouvier family. Thank you all for being a part of Jason's life.He is proud to have known Ricky and we know that he cherished the times spent with his Dad.

April 3, 2015

pam pete

Gary and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Ricky, he was a classmate of ours at St Angela, it was great seeing him at the reunion last year. Such a great guy, our prayers for his family, may God give you peace in your hearts during this difficult time. Gary Pete and Pamela hanford pete.

April 3, 2015

Fran Shubert Negrotto

My heart breaks for the Bouvier family in your loss. I went through grammar school with Alice. Praying God brings peace and comfort in the precious memories you share.

April 3, 2015

Sheryl

Forever in my heart!!!

April 2, 2015

Martha Huckabay

Michelle and. Melissa, Our condolences to your family,
Michelle, the bible says , the Saints of God are a cloud of wittinesses and are praying for us at all times" Hebrews12:1
That means they can see us and are in constant prayer on our behalf. Be at peace you will see your daddy again.
Love Gary, Martha, Tiffany & Dawson Huckabay'

April 2, 2015

Don Mara

Ricky you are a great person and I am proud we were friends, I will miss you. Rest in Peace my Friend

April 2, 2015

Dianna Wingard

Will miss ya Rick

April 2, 2015

Cindy Jeansonne Foster

I'm so sorry to hear the news about Ricky. Susan, you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. He is now at peace.
Please express my deepest condolences to all.

April 2, 2015

RANDY PATTERSON

Love and deepest sympathy to Ricky's family
your in our thoughts and prayers at this time
Randy Patterson
cousin

April 2, 2015

Diana McDaniel

So sorry for your loss. Ricky was a true fighter and will be missed.

April 2, 2015

I am truly honored to have known Mr. Bouvier. He was humble, easy going, and one of the strongest patients I have ever known in all of my years working in healthcare. So often, he spoke about how proud he was of his children and grandchildren. He once told me that his children said, "Dad, when you are tired of fighting, we will fight for you." That statement will remain with me as long as I live. It was so powerful and it gave him so much hope. Despite his diagnosis, he always had a GREAT attitude. He never one time asked "Why me?." From the beginning, he jumped into this illness with both feet and immediately took off running.
It's time for you to rest now. Not because you gave up, but because you don't have to fight anymore. It's now time for those of us around you to continue on with your legacy. That will not be hard because I'm certain you left a lifetime of wonderful memories behind for your family. Your strength was astounding and we will never forget you!
P.S. I will tell my aunt and uncle hello for you like you always asked me to do!

Christi
Dr. John Gordon's office

April 2, 2015

Kristine and David Mejia

It's been a while since I have seen your Dad but I do recall his awesome smile and kind ways.

I lost my Dad too and I promise it will get better for you all.

Pray for peace of mind and acceptance at this time.

April 2, 2015

cindy mauterer

He added laughter and great friendship to our workplace. Will miss him.

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