Robert Dougia

MAMOU – Funeral services will be held at a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, for Robert Lee “Bobby” Dougia, 82, who passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Father Billy Massie will be celebrant of the Mass and will conduct funeral services.

Entombment will take place in the New St. Ann’s Mausoleum.

Robert Lee “Bobby” Dougia was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 11, 1938, to Herbert and Eza Mary Rozas Dougia.  Bobby was a lifelong educator.  He graduated from USL with a bachelor’s degree and furthered his education by obtaining a master’s degree from LSU.  He had the honor of being the first principal at Evangeline Academy.  He was a longtime principal of Mamou High School.  He became a math and science professor at LSUE.  Bobby never met a stranger.  He always had a smile on his face and would greet everyone with a warm handshake.  He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  His family was his greatest pride and joy.  He instilled the value of prayer in his children and grandchildren and when life got rough, he would always say “Chin up now”.  Bobby enjoyed playing tennis and spending time outside birdwatching and feeding his birds.  One of his favorite past times was dancing to Cajun Music with the love his life Lois.  His family and friends will miss him dearly but rejoice in knowing he is celebrated in heaven.

Bobby is survived by his three daughters, Jan Guillory and husband, Tony of Mamou, Dana Morales and husband Donny of Vidrine, and Kayla Dougia Kettell and husband, Adam of Madison, Alabama; three grandchildren, Denee’ Soileau, Danielle Ardoin, and Caitlin Marshall; three step grandchildren; four great grandchildren, Gage Guillory, Lainey Beth Soileau, Drew Soileau, and Bre Ardoin; and seven step great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Anna Lois Manuel Dougia; his parents who passed away at a very young age, Herbert and Eza Mary Rozas Dougia; those who raised him, Ed and Aline Morein; and sisters, Lula Bell Dougia Reed and Mary Ann Dougia Riddle.

The family request that visitation be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A rosary will be prayed in his honor on Tuesday at 6:30PM.  Visitation will resume on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 8:00 AM until time of service.

Family and friends may leave condolences for the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou is in charge of arrangements.