Marie Theresa Bourque

Marie Theresa Bourque
Marie Theresa Bourque, 93, of Beaumont passed away on February 9, 2023, at Calder Woods in Beaumont.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on September 11, 1929, she was the daughter of Philogene Bourque and Clomire (Romero) Bourque. Marie was a longtime member of the St. Henry Catholic Church and their choir and stayed involved with everything in the church. Marie had a passion for taking care of little ones, especially her grandbabies, who called her “Granny”. She enjoyed embroidery in her free time. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was very loved by her nursing home family and will be deeply missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Philogene and Clomire Bourque; and husband of 66 years, Sidney John Bourque, Sr; and six siblings.

She is survived by her son, Sidney “Sonny” Bourque, Jr, and wife Yolanda; daughter, Jo Ann Davis and husband Harry; grandchildren, Sidney Bourque, III and wife Crystal, Alicia Hamilton and husband Blaine; great-grandchildren, Aspen Hamilton and Ashton Bourque; brother, Peterman Bourque; and sister-in-law, Eve Bourque; as well as numerus nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bridge City Public Library.