Bruce J. Gueho

Bruce J. Gueho passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87. He was born on July 10, 1937, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Joseph A. and Milda Babin Gueho.

A graduate of St. John High School, Bruce laid the foundation for a career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), where he committed himself to public service and the community.

Outside of his career, Bruce enjoyed fishing, gardening, and golfing. However, his greatest joy came from spending quality time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, La Juana Phillips Gueho; children, Judy Gueho Rome, Julie Gueho Laurent, and William Logan Gueho; grandchildren, Jordon Leblanc, Jevon Leblanc, Justin Rome, Mallory Gueho, Morgan Gueho, Austin Gueho, Logan Laurent, and Elise Laurent; along with great-grandchildren, Makenzie Leblanc, Colt Leblanc, Jensen Burkhalter, Jasper Burkhalter, and Beck Burkhalter. He is also survived by William Gueho (Sara), Judy (Joey), and Julie (Raoul).

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. Gueho; his mother, Milda Babin Gueho; and siblings, Julia May Bourgoyne, Mary Edna Hernandez, Joseph A. Gueho Jr., Gilbert J. Gueho, Charles E. Gueho, Richard L. Gueho, and Logan L. Gueho.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service beginning at 11:00 AM at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge. Inurnment will follow in our cemetery.