Michael Dale Bourque, 65, of Port Acres, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Michael was born July 26, 1955 in Church Point, Louisiana to Murphy and Viola Bourque. He was a resident of Port Arthur and graduated from Bishop Byrne High School.
Michael began his career with Texaco/Motiva at the early age of 18. He retired in 2016 after 42 years of service. Over the years, Michael was a collector of many things including guns, vehicles, boats, and motorcycles. One of his favorite pastimes was traveling to gun shows. Michael loved spending time with his wife Cathy, family and friends, but most of all, he loved spoiling his eleven grandchildren and making each one feel special and loved. He will be greatly missed by all.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Murphy John Bourque; mother, Viola Bourque; grandparents, Dalton and Rose Elkins, Noah Bourque and Versie Deerborne; and nephew, Justin Richard.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 10 ½ years, Catherine Sepulvado Bourque of Port Acres, TX; daughter, Danielle Sawyer and her husband, Mitch of Moss Bluff, LA; step children, Jason Ratcliff of Seabrook, TX; Sheena Smith and her husband, Chason Ogden of Nederland, TX; Tabatha Smith of Nederland, TX; Randi Herrmann and her husband, Chris of Nederland, TX; grandchildren, Kenzie Ratcliff, Caleb Herrmann, Morgan Sanders, Manuel Ogden, Aubree Herrmann, Veronica Segovia, Dillon Sanders, Colt Sawyer, Maci Herrmann, Finley Sawyer, and Isabella Ogden. sisters, Linda Richard and her husband, Larry of Port Arthur, TX and Cindi Tomplait and her husband, Johnny of Port Arthur, TX. Michael also leaves behind four fur babies he loved dearly Penny, Mattie, Eleanor and Gunner.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses at Heart of Texas Hospice, Justin Toney and Brooke Toups; chaplain, Belinda Breaux; Dr. Rao and staff for the love and care they provided to Michael. The family would like to give thanks to the relatives and friends who have helped and prayed for them.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with the service to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Melancon’s Funeral Home. After the services Michael’s final ride has been canceled due to the weather and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers: Oscar Proenza, Robert Lake, Scott Courville, Carl Richard, Caleb Herrmann, Manuel Ogden, Colt Sawyer and Dillon Sanders.
Due to Coronavirus-19 we request that friends and relatives practice social distancing while attending Michael’s visitation and service. All guests are required to wear a face mask before entering Melancon’s Funeral Home.