Harris Louis Bourque

Harris Louis Bourque, native and resident of Gonzales, LA passed away peacefully Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the age of 82. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. After an honorable discharge from the US Army, he was employed by DuPont Chemical, retiring after 30 years of service. He is survived by 4 sons; Boyd and wife Kelley Bourque, Jamie Bourque, Chet Bourque, and Joel Bourque, daughter-in-law Sandi Bourque, 4 grandchildren; Morgan Ashley, Brennan Wilson, Ethan Louis and Eli Adam Bourque, brother, Acklin Jr and Sherry Bourque, sister-in-law Betty Bourque, sister-in law Barbara Young, sister-in-law Carolyn and Glynn Parent, Sr., brother-in-law, J. C. and Jan Sanchez, brother-in-law Johnny and Clair Sanchez, and brother-in-law Patrick and Patricia Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Beatrice, his parents, Acklin Sr and Mary Bourque, brother LeRoy Bourque, father-in-law Clarence Sanchez, mother-in-law Bernice Sanchez, sister-in-law Jo Ann Sanchez, and brother-in-law Jorda Young, Sr. Visitation will be from 9:30am until 11:00am Thursday September 23, 2021, at St. Mark Catholic Church in Gonzales, LA with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales. Pallbearers will be Wade Bourque, Wracy Chaney, Jeff Parent, Clark Sanchez, Marty Sanchez, and Chad Young. Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales is overseeing funeral arrangements.