Kewpie was born on October 19, 1932, in New Orleans to the late Dr. Albert Burgis and Janet Calvin Burgis.
Beloved mother of Gwen Sjunnesen, Bart D. Udell and Carolyn Udell, son in law Eric Sjunnesen and granddaughters Dr. Erica Sjunnesen and Ingrid Sjunnesen. She is also survived by beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kewpie is also preceded in death by her husband Sheldon B. Udell, Don Williams her companion of 40 years, siblings Albert “Duke” Burgis and Barbara Burgis Berthelot Knapp. She was a legal secretary for the US Attorney Gerald Gallinghouse and a Federal Magistrate Judge. Kewpie had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed traveling across country by motorcycle. She truly adored the Aloha spirit of Hawaii, visiting often and immersing herself in the customs and culture.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 1:00pm. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. Interment will be private.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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