Philip Doega

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Philip Doega, beloved father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, uncle, brotherinlaw and friend, passed away peacefully from this world on May 06, 2011. The only son of four children, he was born on January 06, 1921 in Basile, Louisiana to Joseph Nickel and Ella Doga. Philip was married to Ruby Lantz Doega on June 15, 1941. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruby, his parents and three sisters Ethel Bertrand and husband, Adam, Hazel Granger and husband, Sidney, and Joyce Twozin and husband, Paul. Philip is survived by his daughter Peggy Doega Jennings, and husband, Don his sons, Sherril Doega and Roslyn and Gerald Doega and wife, Sharon his grandsons, Remy Doega and Tracy and Cade Doega and wife Kelly his granddaughter, Daphney Wallake his great grandchildren, Nathan Wallake and Katy Wallake daughterinlaw Boogie Doega extended family and numerous and loving friends.

Philip served proudly in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II in the ChinaBurmaIndia Theater and for his service he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He enjoyed sharing stories about his years in the armed forces and displaying his medals.

Following the military service, he was employed with Shell Oil until his retirement in 1981. Philip enjoyed attending the Shell retirement lunches over the years to catch up with his old friends and coworkers. He was also a past member of both the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

Philip and Ruby resided in Bayou Vista and they loved to go camping in their travel trailer. Family was everything to them and they would spend many of their weekends visiting with family and friends. Philip had strong faith and never missed church services. Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays were always remembered with cards or calls if he didnt pay a special visit or send big bouquets of red roses.

Before and after retirement, Philip spent many happy years on his hobby of building things for the pleasure of it including carrying cases, porch swings, folding chairs and pirogues. He was quite the handy man who could fix just about anything around the house and lived independently until the age of 87 years. Philip liked working a small vegetable garden from time to time, keeping the yard looking its best, or watching the world from his back porch swing. Philip loved to watch the Braves and any and all football was his favorite. He appreciated his life he loved his family and stayed active in their lives.

Philip will be remembered as a wise and quiet man with a kind soul who overcame the adversities in his life through his personal strength and resilience. He had a kind word for all and we were blessed to have him in our lives for so many years. Toward the end of his lifes journey, Philip was lovingly cared for in his home by some remarkable ladies who brought much joy and happiness to his life. Special thanks go to these exceptional caregivers. The family is eternally grateful for their care, companionship and compassion.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 10th at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Brian Taylor Celebrant. Entombment will follow in the St. Augustine Mausoleum along side the love of his life, his wife, Ruby.

The family will receive friends for visitation and remembrance at Ardoins Funeral Home in Basile on Monday, May 9th from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm and again on Tuesday, May 10th from 8:00 am until time of services. Father Brian will recite a Rosary at 6:00 pm Monday evening.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
1210 South Ryan Street
Basile, LA  70515
Monday, May 9, 2011
4:00 PM 9:00 PM

Service

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

St. Augustine Catholic Church
2717 3rd St
Basile, LA  70515
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
11:00 AM

ROSARY

Ardoins Funeral Home Chapel
1210 South Ryan Street
Basile, LA  70515
Monday, May 9, 2011
6:00 PM

Cemetery

St. Augustine Mausoleum
2717 3rd Street
Basile, LA  70515