Birdie Lavergne Dugas

March 5, 2018

Birdie Lavergne Dugas Duson, LA - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 1:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, LA for Birdie Lavergne Dugas, 89, who died Monday March 5, 2018 at her daughters residence in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in the St. Theresa Cemetery in Duson, LA. Rev. Gary Schexnayder, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral and will conduct the funeral services. Survivors include two daughters, Erline Dugas Martin and husband Roy of Lafayette, Rebecca "Beckie" Dugas Hariu and husband Stephen of Scott, son, Earl Dugas of Natchitoches, three grandchildren, Kami Martin Celino, Crystal Hariu Damore and husband Pete, Scott Dugas and wife Jennifier, five great grandchildren, Morgan Dugas, Austin Celino, Elise Celino, Austin Dees and Alayna Dees, along with a host of nieces and nepews. She also had an honorary granddaughter, Kimberly Toutcheque. Birdie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Luke Dugas, parents, Albert Lavergne and Clarice Royer Lavergne, her beloved grandson, Chad Martin, four brothers, Adam Lavergne, Isaac Lavergne, Domingue Lavergne, and Oscar Lavergne, four sisters, Eva Champagne, Beulah Daigle, Almoza Meche, and Louise Breaux. Birdie Mae Lavergne Dugas was born in Rayne, LA on June 4, 1928 and entered in Heaven's gates on March 5, 2018 Birdie was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker, and friend who loved all those she met unconditionally. She loved soap opera and watching hummingbirds for hours. The lesson she taught her family was to always forgive, be generous, and give unconditional love. She was a big hearted soul who will be missed by all who knew her. Birdie had an unwavering faith in God believing that through prayers all could be accomplished. Each morning she dedicated two hours to praying for all in need. She continued throughout her day putting everyone else first. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Duson, LA. Her family are as in the song, "Jealous of the Angels" but rejoice in knowing that she is no longer in pain. Ms. Birdie's children would like to extend their gratitude and a special Thank You to Roy and Steve for the loving Mom as their own mother. They were more than a son-in-law to her. She considered them as her sons. The love between them was mutual. Special thanks to Denise Hawkins for all those coconut pies which she loved so much. Pallbearers will be Roy Martin, Steve Hariu, Pete Damore, Scott Dugas, Morgan Dugas and Layne Sims. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Celino, Elise Celino, Austin Dees, Alayne Dees and George Toutcheque. A Rosary will be prayed Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10:00 am in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA. The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Saturday March 10, 2018 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Memorial contribution can be made in Birdie Lavergne Dugas's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The link to St. Jude's donation form is http://bit.ly/1CwvBgk. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.