Rene B. Bourgeois

Rene B. Bourgeois peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 67 years to Joycelyn Hymel Bourgeois. Son of the late Wilson Bourgeois and Noelie Becnel Bourgeois. Loving father of Bambi B. Hartmann (Brian) and the late Dale B. Bourgeois (Survived by June). Beloved grandfather of Jeffrey Bourgeois (Tiffany), Mark Bourgeois, Sr. (Melissa), Rebekah Frederic (Nicholas), Samantha Hartmann, Simon Hartmann and the late Jonathan Bourgeois. Great Grandfather of Tyler Bourgeois, Kaden Bourgeois, Mark Bourgeois, Jr. and Jonathan Bourgeois. Brother of the late Mildred B. Santiny, Wilson “Billy” Bourgeois Jr., Leslie E. Bourgeois and Baby Blaize Bourgeois. Rene is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He grew up in Westwego and was a resident of Marrero. He was a member of Banter Fraternity, Belle Terre Golden Age Club, Marrero Lions Club and Knights of Columbus. He worked at Celotex Corporation as a machinist for 22 years. Rene was the owner of Rene’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. for 45 years. He retired at the age of 85. In addition to spending quality time with his family, he enjoyed going fishing, dancing, traveling, playing cards and his cup of coffee. The family would like to thank Notre Dame Hospice and the staff at Honeysuckle House for their love and care given to Rene. Family and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Services at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2PM. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.