Curtis Horacio Bourgeois, M.D.

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Curtis Horacio Bourgeois, M.D..- Madison Parish, Louisiana

From Columbia, MO Tribune September 25, 2019

Curtis Horacio Bourgeois, M.D., born on December 18, 1934 in Natchez, Miss., died on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the age of 84. His last days were spent at his home in Denver, Colo., surrounded by family and friends.

In 1956 Curtis married Martha Jane Stephenson, the love of his life. They were happily married until Martha lost her battle with cancer in 2003. In 2005 he had another chance at love and married Ms. Roslyn Walker. A proud father of four and a doting grandfather of five, he was affectionately called “Doc” or “Papa” by the many whose lives he touched.

A 1961 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Bourgeois completed his residency at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco, Calif. He served in the United States Army, rising to the rank of colonel before his honorable discharge in 1971, retiring in 1995.

After serving in multiple cities across the United States, and a stint in Bangkok, Thailand, the Bourgeois moved their family to Columbia. Dr. Bourgeois joined Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories, where he was a partner until his retirement from medicine in 2001.

Dr. Bourgeois is most widely known locally as cofounder of Les Bourgeois Vineyards. In 1974, he and Martha bought 15 acres of bluff top property near Rocheport. Originally conceived as an idea to beautify the property in front of their home, the vineyards grew from supporting a casual winemaking hobby to a vibrant business and popular tourist destination. His eldest son took over the business in 1987, which he successfully ran until the business was sold in early 2019.

Doc enjoyed traveling, photography, writing poetry, a stiff drink and sharing the things he loved with those he loved. He is survived by his wife, Roslyn Bourgeois; four children, Marcia Bourgeois, Curtis Bourgeois, Karen Bourgeois and Stephen Bourgeois; five granddaughters; and many families of Les Bourgeois Vineyards, who brought him so much joy throughout the decades.

The Bourgeois family warmly invites all to attend his service at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Rocheport Methodist Church. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rocheport Church, Meals on Wheels, or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.