Obituary: Francis Nicklas Boersma
Francis Nicklas Boersma, affectionately known as Nick, passed away at the age of 69 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Ochsner St. Mary Hospital, just four days prior to his 70th birthday.
Born on April 2, 1956 in Durand, Wisconsin, Nick was the son of Erna and Joseph Boersma. Nick truly enjoyed his work life as a boat captain for Galaxie Marine and Seacor. It is said that if you love what you do for a living, you never work a day in your life. That statement couldn’t be any truer for Nick. He absolutely loved being on the water. Nick was a man of warmth and wit, known for his charming personality and great sense of humor. He was an avid coin collector and deeply cherished the time he spent with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
Those he leaves to cherish his memory include his son, Nekeya James Boersma; his father, Joseph M. Boersma; his sisters, Thelma Hanna, Marty Laura Abress, and Rhonda Mae Savoie and her husband Kerry; his brothers, Kenneth Paul Boersma and Jos Michael Boersma and his wife Mandy; his uncles, Keith Newcomb, John Newcomb, Bob Newcomb, Terry Newcomb, Allert Boersma, Frans Boersma, Otto Boersma, and Andre Boersma; his aunts, Marianne Moulton, Marta Ostrom, Annemaria Foley, Elfie Boersma, and Ingrid Boersma; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Erna Newcomb Boersma; his sister, Mary Jo Alander Korby; an infant sister, Doris Ann Ilgen; an infant brother, Hans Otto Boersma; uncles, Elmer, Jim, and Bill; and aunts, Bernice, Janet, and Maria.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Nick’s family would like to express their sincerest thanks to his caregiver Caroline for her faithful service.
We invite you to share your condolences, cherished memories, photos, and messages of love and support with the Boersma family on Nick’s memorial page at www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.