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Memorial services for Mr. Francis Buller, 57, will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, in the Miguez Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating.
Funeral home visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
A rosary will be recited at 1 p.m., Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.
Mr. Buller’s body was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur.
Mr. Buller was a native of Crowley and a resident of Lake Arthur for 38 years moving to Lake Arthur from Crowley. He was a surveyor in the oilfield. He was an outdoor lover who enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved hunting, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lorrie Stroder Buller (daughter of Margaret Trahan Hebert); one daughter, Michelle (Shannon) Guillory of Lake Arthur; four sisters, Elaine Frith of Mississippi, Henrietta Buller of Lake Charles, Judy (Johnny) Rosa of Iota and Jackie (Larry) Daigle of Iota; four brothers, Harold Buller of Crowley, Jimmy Buller of Jennings, Huey Buller of Crowley and Gerald Buller of Crowley; grandchildren, Macy Renee Guillory and Seth Michael Guillory.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Laurice Schexnider Buller; two brothers, Terry Buller and Johnny Buller; and one grandson, Matthew James Guillory.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.

RAYNE - A six o’clock evening Nuptial Mass on the second of June of 2017 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church united in marriage Cynthia Marie Ledet and Stuart Jude Cook, both of Rayne.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Ledet of Rayne. Her grandparents are Catherine Sandberg of Zwolle, the late Eugene A. Ledet, Larry Moore of Rayne and the late Cynthia B. Moore.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Cook Jr. of Rayne. His grandparents were the late Danny and Lucille Champagne Domingue, and the late Lewis and Josie Petitjean Cook, all of Rayne.
Against a musical background provided by Dexter Thibodeaux, Stephanie Hoffpauir and Will Greene, guests were ushered to their seats by Patrick Hundley, Ben Mouton, Jacob Mouton and Jerry Menard.
The simple elegance of the church welcomed guests with springtime floral bouquets and pew markers of ivory satin hemmed with pearl beaded fringe.
Former St. Joseph pastor Rev. Fr. William Ruskoski celebrated the double-ring ceremony, joined by Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, Fr. Kevin Bordelon, pastor.
Scriptures were read by Jimbo Petitjean, groom’s cousin, and Gene Ledet, bride’s uncle. Gifts were offered by Haley Taylor and Catie Goff, cousins of the bride.
Escorted by her father, the bride was a vision in a formal wedding gown designed with a stylish bateau neckline and a delicate belt of crystals and pearls at the natural waist. The gown was enhanced with beaded ivory lace throughout and an exquisite illusion backline flowed into a semi-cathedral train detailed with a scalloped hemline. A simple haircomb held a finergtip veil of sheer illusion enhanced with ivory lace in keeping with her gown. She carried a bridal bouquet of ivory hydrangea, roses, sweetheart roses, baby’s breath and a hint of greenery gathered with ivory satin ribbon.
Traditional items selected by the bride for her wedding day included her paternal grandmother’s garter from her own wedding, which also served as something old and borrowed. Something new was a handkerchief from her paternal grandmother, while something blue was a special hairpin, a gift from a close and dear cousin.
Of special and sentimental value was a bridal rosary in the bride’s bouquet, a gift from the groom’s aunt, Billie Henry. The groom carried a rosary of his maternal grandmother, Lucille Champagne Domingue.
Attending her sister as maid of honor was Sarah Ledet, with Morgan Canezaro as matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Peyton Bourgeois, Alaina Meaux, Adrienne Dailey, Taylor Gray, Anna Ledet and Rachel Cook.
Bridal attendants each wore a floor-length gown in a berry tone featuirng a sleeveless faux-wrap bodice designed with a deep V-neckline. A matching self-fabric belt was noted at the natural waist, from which flowed a full skirt. Each carried a handheld bouquet similar to the bride’s in a smaller version.
Flower girls were Scarlet and Eloise Cook, nieces of the groom and daughters of Jeff and Rachel Cook. Each wore a floor-length dress of multi-layered chiffon desigend with a round neckline, short sleeves and a berry sash at the waist.
Attending the groom as man of honor was his brother, Lewis Cook III.
Groomsmen were Luke Besse, Scott Curtis, B.J. Vidrine, Trey Cormier, Nick Ware, Will Fruge, Jeff Cook and Pete Petitjean.
Serving as ring bearers were Conner Baer and Michel Baer, sons of Clint and Erin Baer.
Male attendants each wore a formal suit in a true navy tone assembled with a light gray shirt and berry tie. The groom also wore a formal navy suit with ivory shirt and tie.
Immediately following the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds were honored during a reception held a The Crossing at Mervine Kahn which served as an elegant background for the special event.
Guests entered The Crossing greeted by an antique serving table for the guest registry. Topped with an ivory lace table runner and tall floral arrngement of ivory blooms and greenery, guests signed a vintage-inspired guest registry book. To the side of the table was a formal portrait of the bride upon a wrought iron easel.
Guest tables were topped with white linen tablecloths and decorated with floral bouquets and lighted lanterns.
Of special interest was a service buffet topped with a diaginal sheer tablecloth, red and white rose floral arrangement, and framed pictures of the couple, their parents and grandparents as a treasured memento of their special day.
Among the refreshments was the bride’s cake, a four-tier confection with Bavarian filling and cream cheese frosting decorated with ivory sweetheart roses and greenery.
The groom’s cake was a traditional double-layer German chocolate confection with chocolate filling and frosting decorated with sports memorabilia and surrounded with childhood photographs of the groom’s sporting events.
Prior to the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was held Thursday, June 1, at The Bank at Mervine Kahn in Rayne hosted by the groom’s parents.
Following their wedding trip to St. Martin Island of the French West Indies, the couple will reside in Rayne.
Marie is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish, a 2016 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor of science degree in geology, and is currently enrolled in graduate school at ULL studying geology.
Stuart is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame HIgh School of Acadia Parish, 2016 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor degree in education, and is presently employed by the Acadia Parish School Board as a teacher and coach at Crowley High School.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne for Wayne “T-Wayne” Curtis Istre II, 24, who died Saturday June 24, 2017, at Lafayette General Medical Center Hospital in Lafayette.
Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne.
Rev. Jimmy Broussard of First Presbyterian Church in Crowley conducted the funeral services.
Survivors include his parents, Wayne Curtis Istre and Christine Romero Istre of Rayne; fiancé, Haley Kibodeaux of Rayne; daughter, Evelynn-Grace Istre of Rayne; two sisters, Mandy Istre and Myra Istre, both of Rayne; four step-sisters, Megan Istre, Taylor Istre, Hailee Istre and Ashlyn Guidry, all of Rayne; three step-brothers, Jessie Romero, Gavin Istre and Jacob Istre, all of Rayne; three godchildren, Jasmine-Love Istre, Jalaina Istre and Jayne-Layne Istre, all of Rayne.
He was preceded in death his by maternal grandparents, Wilfred and Shirley Romero; paternal grandparents, William Sr. and Amy Istre; four uncles, Wilfred J. Romero Sr., Perry Romero, infant Perry Romero and George Istre; and aunt, Elya Roy.
A Rosary was prayed Sunday, June 25, at 7 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Chase Dogua, Chris Dogua, Todd Manuel, Mark Istre, Barton Kibodeaux and Jessie Romero.
Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Curtis Istre and James Istre.
The family requested that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Sunday June 25, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Monday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.

The Rotary Club of Rayne has launched a program to better identify addresses in Rayne and the surrounding area.
The club has earmarked funds to jump-start the program that will provide identifying address locations that are clearly visible from the roadway.
“This project is aimed at saving lives,” explained Jared Lawless, who spearheaded the program. “In an emergency situation, time is critical. Emergency response time is crucial and any means to help responders arrive at a location quicker may mean a major difference in the outcome of a situation — to include life or death.”
Lawless currently is collecting addresses from across the 70578 zip code and limited parts of the 70526 zip code areas.
Anyone that would like to have one of the signs placed at their address, or if you know of a residence that could use the sign, call Lawless at 334-7136 or contact any member of the Rotary Club.
The signs are made of aluminum with plastic core and are finished with reflective paint. They can be placed on a post at roadside in the rural areas of the parish or directly upon a structure in the incorporated or more-populated areas, according to Lawless.
The club has made a limited number of signs available at no charge, but anyone who would like to purchase one can do so.
“The more signs we can get out, the better for our parish responders,” said Lawless.