ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: UGAS, CECIL HENRY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Tuesday, May 19, 2015

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UGAS, CECIL HENRY 
(May 30, 1931 - May 19, 2015)

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Cecil Ugas, 83, a resident of Patterson, a native of Pascagoula, Mississippi 
passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his residence.

Cecil Ugas has been a fish spotter for Omega Protein in Moss point for 52 
years. 
Cecil flies a Cessna aircraft over the Mississippi Sound spot menhaden, or 
pogey, schools and relays the schools' locations to fishing boats. 
Cecil started flying when he was 15 and paid for his lessons with a paper route 
and by cutting grass. 
"That's all I wanted to do, fly," Cecil said. He says at age 76, he still gets 
excited when he flies. "As soon as I sit down in the plane, the adrenaline 
starts to flow," he said. Cecil said fish-spotting job is a challenge. "I love 
what I'm doing," he said. 

Cecil was born and raised in Pascagoula.

He will be sadly missed and loving remembered by his wife Rose Ugas and one 
brother; Pete Ugas and wife Gloria.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents Henry Ugas and Nellie Ugas.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in 
Pascagoula, Mississippi.

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