2019 doing what he loved in his Seaplane in a tragic incident. He took his Captain’s oath to the
grave, ensuring the safety of his two passengers over his own in one last act of nobility.
Born July 10,1964 to Theophile Bourgeois Jr and Helen Sievers Bourgeois.
Theophile was a man who mastered everything he touched, his hands and mind knew no
limits. An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, master carpenter, cunning businessman and
entrepreneur, Inventor, and larger than life television personality; Bourgeois was a patient father
and grandfather who always took the time to teach his son, and grandsons everything he knew
and was always eager to share his knowledge with anyone willing to listen. He built his sport
fishing empire Bourgeois Fishing Charters from the ground up and set the standard for those to
follow. Always re-inventing himself and his business strategies, Bourgeois was in a constant
state of self improvement and was always eager to help everyone around him with a smile.
Anyone who knew him, knew of his sincerity and compassion. A man whose work ethic was
only rivaled by his humor and kindness; anyone who crossed paths with Theophile, was forever
left with a story that they were eager to share. He is survived by his mother Helen Bourgeois,
son Theophile Bourgeois IV, sister Lisa Smith (Chris), grandsons Theophile V and Jameson Bourgeois, his beloved soul mate Ginger Jenné and her three sons, Derek “Coon dog” Billiot, Arec and Alec Prestenbach as well as many, many loved ones. Predeceased by his father, Theophile Bourgeois Jr. and his brother, Donald Bourgeois. Uncle of Samantha, Nathaniel, Shawn, Mandy, and Lorie. Family, friends, and others whose lives Theophile touched are invited to the Jean Lafitte Auditorium at 4953 City Park Drive, Lafitte, LA 70067 on Monday August 26th, 2019 from 8am-12:30pm for a celebration of his life, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 1:00 PM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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