Denis "Dan"

Joseph Bourgeois

Denis "Dan" Joseph Bourgeois, Sr passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of the late Emelia Bourgeois. Loving father of Tina Ripoll, Allison Bourgeois (Alton), Renee LeBlanc (Jeffery), Cathy Bland (Robbie) ,Chris Ripoll, and the late "Lil" Denis Bourgeois, Jr. Grandfather of Ashely, Jonathon, Louis, Whitney (Ben), Bethany (Lauren), Abby, Jenna (Clayton), Jaci, Janie, Alec, Allie, Ty, Will, and Rayne. Great-grandfather of Alexander and Oriana. Son of the late Roy Bourgeois and Grace Haydel. Brother of Janet Hymel (the late Pint), Roy Bourgeois, Jr, and Ann Bourgeois (the late Richard, Sr.). Survived by numerous nieces nephews and cousins.

Dan proudly served in the US Navy, for 4 years. Once he returned from the Navy, he started his career in the Oil and Gas industry working for Kaiser, Texaco, and retiring from Marathon.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at St. Joseph Church in Paulina. Visitation from 9:00 am- 11:00 am with the Funeral Mass to begin at 11:00 am. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Garden of Angels, at St. Peter Chanel School.