Richard Jaques Bourgeois, 1941-2004

Richard Jacques Bourgeois passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at the age of 63 years.

He was born in McLennan Sept. 11, 1941 and raised in Guy. In 1964 he married Shari Ferris. They farmed in Guy, then moved to Morinville, Alta. in 1982. In 1990 they moved to Sturgeon Lake, Alta. where he lived until his passing.

Richard was a devoted father and husband. He lived life to its fullest, always full of laughter and teasing.

Richard is survived by: his loving wife, Shari; daughters Marlene (Jeff) Bokenfohr and Michelle (Steven) Tocheniuk: grandchildren Sydney, Taylor, Erin and Sean; brothers Rene (Yvette), Andy, Emile (Clover); sisters Germaine (Denis) Biron and Yvonne Ruel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was predeceased by: his father, Robert; his mother, Carmaline; sister Doris; nephew Raymond; brothers-in-law Gerry Ruel and Raymond Courchesne; and sister-in-law Denise.

Prayers were held Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., the funeral mass was held Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at St. Rita's Parish in Valleyview. Interment followed at the Guy Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Rita's Church building fund or to the Palliative Care Unit at the Valleyview Hospital.