Kenneth "Ken Gerard Burg

Kenneth “Ken” Gerard Burg, age 73, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 30, 2020. He was born on March 8, 1947 to the late Ashton J. Burg, Sr. and Norma Laque Burg Sciortino. Ken is survived by his beloved brother Ashton J. Burg, Jr., Ashton’s wife, Patricia, nephew, Jeffrey M. Burg, Jeffrey’s wife, Laurie, his great-nephews, Matthew and Evan Burg, and great-niece, Emma Kate Burg. Ken was a native and long-time resident of New Orleans, LA. He also lived in Jackson, MS and, later, in Metairie, LA. Ken graduated from Cor Jesu High School in 1965 and attended LSUNO. Ken started his career in 1966 for Shell Oil Company in the Geology Department, specializing in exploration and laboratory work. He later advanced his career by scouting oil leases which took him all across the country. Ken retired in 1991 after 25 years of dedicated service to Shell. Ken was a person who loved life and fought for happiness fiercely, despite battling continuous physical ailments, even when life often turned its back on him. He was living proof that “life” was never fair to him, never! If anyone deserved better, it was Ken. Although he battled illnesses his entire life, including beating cancer twice, he never asked for anything or put himself first, regardless of the pain he endured. Ken was an inspiration for what true goodness is. He always gave more than anyone and never asked for anything in return. A special, caring, generous, and selflessly kind person, Ken had a heart that always poured out love to whomever he met. Ken enjoyed his science fiction and horror movies, as well as old classics. He was always known to send birthday and Christmas cards with his thoughts and music notes to make it special. Ken was a family favorite who enjoyed family gatherings and was always the life of any party. People were always drawn to his kindness and thoughtfulness and his love for his family and friends. Despite the pain and hurt he endured throughout his life, he always had a smile on his face and encouraging words for anyone he spoke to. HE DESERVED BETTER! His vitality and love for life will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Due to recent events, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Please share a fond memory of Ken on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Kenneth "Ken Gerard Burg

March 8, 1947 - March 30, 2020