Julie Ann Roser Bourgeois
July 18, 1939 - April 27, 2020
Julie Ann Roser Bourgeois passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the age of 80. A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isabel Romaguera Roser and Marion C. Roser; her brother, Monie Roser (Sally); and her twin sister, baby Roser. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Sidney J. “Jay” Bourgeois; her sister, Diane Evans (Tom); her children, Sidney Bourgeois III (Christine), Guy Bourgeois (Maria), Brigette Entwisle (Jeffrey), Cherie Bourgeois, Monique Soldano (Salvador) and Steven Bourgeois (Cherie); her grandchildren, Jonathan Bourgeois, Alexandra Dees (Ryan), Olivia Currie (William), Becca Bennett (Blake), Kyle Bourgeois, Caroline Kral (Taylor), Salvador Soldano, Jr. and Sydney Soldano; and her great-grandchildren, Ella Bennett and Grant Dees; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Julie was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School and Mount Carmel Academy (’57). She worked at New Orleans Public Service, New York Life and Cub Corner. She was her family’s biggest cheerleader, volunteering regularly at each of her children’s schools and never missing her grandchildren’s graduations, weddings, birthdays or any other event. Her passions were cooking, gardening, reading, talking, and spending time with friends and family. She was a devout Catholic who served as her family’s doctor, weather woman, tailor and spiritual advisor. She was truly a mother to all she met. Due to limitations on gathering sizes, a private memorial will be held to celebrate Julie’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 or Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5800 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124.Condolences can be sent online through L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home www.muhleisen.com.
Julie Ann Roser Bourgeois passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the age of 80. A native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents,... View Obituary & Service Information