Norris "Poochie" Bourgeois

Norris J. “Poochie” Bourgeois, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of Catherine Romano Bourgeois. Loving father of Rene Thompson (Marvin), Shari Lagarde (Aubrey), Gena Libert (Ryan), Joey Vegas, Jimmy Vegas (Danielle), and Joshua Wingfield. Brother of Joan Monk (the late Ray), Ronnie Bourgeois (the late Patti), and the late Cindy Orgeron (the late Larry). Son of the late Wellman Bourgeois and Rita Knoblock Bourgeois. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren along with other loving relatives and friends.

He retired as a foreman from Avondale Shipyard. Poochie enjoyed fishing, gardening, and traveling. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler at Westside Lanes. He was a friend to everyone and will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm. Services will follow.

Family and friends are invited to share condolences and memories by visiting his memorial page at: www.mothefunerals.com.