George Adam BOURQUE

GEORGE ADAM BOURQUE, 74, joined his Father in Heaven on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Houston following a year long battle with complications resulting from severe burns. He was born on September 18, 1930 in Welsh, Louisiana. He is survived by his daughters Connie L. Bourque, Monte T. Perry and husband Christopher, and Traci G. Bourque-Johansson and husband Perry. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, Austin, Tatum, Hanna, Ayden, and Lucien, and his sister Rita Hardy. George was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Service Battalion, 2nd Marine Division between 1949 and 1952 and was awarede the Korean Service Medal and the U.N. Service Medal. He was a garduate of Class #11 of the Houston Police Academy and served over 21 years as a police officer in the community he loved. Mr. Borque also a proud alumni of the University of Houston having graduated with degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science. The Texas State Senate honored him with a commendation for his 50 years as a licensed Real Estate Broker. Friends may call at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd. on Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 1515 Hillendahl on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. The Rite of Committal will be on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. in the Catholic Cemetery, Welsh, Louisiana. George loved his family deeply. He never forgot his Cajun roots and loved to dance and was a fan of sports of all kinds.Published in the Houston Chronicle on 4/8/2005.