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Sidney Bourgeois Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 20, 2017.

Sidney Joseph Bourgeois Jr. passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 20, 2017. He was 51 years old. Son of Elaine Bourgeois and the late Sidney Bourgeois Sr. Brother of Tamyra Bourgeois, Eric Bourgeois and the late Kirk Bourgeois. Step-father of Kayla, Marissa, and Brandon Brown. Uncle of Pio, Brent, Adam, Leah, Parker, Matt, Claire, Gabriel, Michael, Melissa, Kirk Jr., Christine, and Christopher. Also survived by numerous great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and his former wife, Jeanette Brown. Sidney was a native and lifelong resident of the Marrero and Barataria area. He was a proud graduate of Shaw High School and attended LSU, UNO, and Delgado. He spent the majority of his career in the automotive industry. Sidney was a proud member of The Knights of Columbus and the Men's Holy Name Society at Visitation of Our Lady. He loved to fish, hunt, and enjoyed socializing with his many friends. Sidney will be greatly missed by family and friends, and employees of Sidney's Auto Repair and Towing, who are all invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at WESTSIDE LEITZ-EAGAN, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, on Monday morning, July 24, 2017 at 11:00. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 5:00 until 9:00, and again on Monday morning from 8:00 until Mass time. Interment will follow in the family cemetery in Barataria. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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July 15, 2023

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Marcell

Life is temporary for us while on earth, this body is destined to die. But our hope is in after it does we find our final resting place with God. Sidney that is my hope for you that you spend eternity with God.
Rest in peace Sid.

July 15, 2021

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Marcell Rodriguez

Rest In Peace old friend.

July 25, 2017

Windy Olsen

Sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends!!

July 24, 2017

Rhonda Simmons

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

July 24, 2017

Karen Alello-Mote

To Elaine and family, so sorry to hear about Sid's passing. He is now in eternal peace. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Love you all.

July 24, 2017

John Lamarque

Thanks for all the rides home, the fun conversations and the kindness you gave me in High School. May you find peace and comfort in God's kingdom. God Bless you and your family.

July 24, 2017

Lee & Dubby LeBlanc

Condolences from the LeBlanc family

July 23, 2017

Tommy Ritter

May Sid rest in peace prayers for the family.

July 23, 2017

Sue Street

Mrs Elaine and family Arthur and I are praying for the family .

July 23, 2017

Jill Pennison-Cuatecontzi

Rest in God's loving arms. Lifting the family in prayer.

July 23, 2017

Armand Pizani

Miss Elaine, Tamyra, and Eric, Know that I am praying for all of you at this time.May our Father give you peace...

July 23, 2017

Cathy Camardelle

RIP Sid. You will truly be missed by so many friends you met through the years, as well as your beautiful family. Ms. Elaine and Eric, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all.

July 22, 2017

Lugene and Karlin Coulon

Eternal rest grant unto our friend Sid, O Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, AMEN. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Elaine, Tamara, and Eric. May the peace that only God can give, be with you at this time.Love and prayers, Lugene and Karlin

July 22, 2017

May God put his arms around all the loved ones and comfort them.
I know what faith you have Elaine and God will continue to comfort you.
I send heartfelt sympathy to all of the family. Jean Taravella Cargill.

July 22, 2017

Sue and Wayne Allemand

Ms. Elaine, Tamrya and Eric Wayne and I are truly saddened by Sid's passing and our hearts go out to you. Even though he has departed to be with our Heavenly Father you will always have the memories of him in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers will be with him as well as with you. We love you all and May he Rest In Peace.

July 22, 2017

Aunt Rosemary Bourgeois & Family. You will be greatly missed.

July 21, 2017

Marcell Rodriguez

Sid, I will miss you , all those years I worked with your dad and then you ,we have so much history together RIP my friend. Tamyra, Elaine and Eric my thoughts and prayers are with you'll.

July 21, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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