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Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Mother of the Church, 419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, for Joseph Daniel Bouligny Sr., 84, who died Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at his residence in Lafayette, surrounded by family. The Rev. Harold Trahan will be celebrant of the Mass; Father Hampton Davis and Father Brian Harrington will be con-celebrants. Entombment will be in St. John Cemetery. Mr. Bouligny’s grandchildren will serve as Giftbearers and Lectors are Maura McNamara Nelson and Ann Luquette Lee.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Nicole Bouligny Brown, Francesca Bouligny Orgeron, Joseph Daniel Bouligny Jr. and wife Julie Brents Bouligny, all of Lafayette; one beloved sister, Wanda Bouligny Luquette and husband Irby; sisters-in-law, Shelby Dischler Orear (and Bob) and Priscilla Dischler Gotreaux (and Gary); one brother-in-law, Douglas Dischler (and Kathy); and his grandchildren, W. Lenox Brown IV, Madeline Ledet Brown, Alexandra Ann Hay, Joseph Daniel Bouligny III, Brenlyn Kay Bouligny and Sophia Brents Bouligny. He was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Jacqueline Madeline Dischler Bouligny; parents, Frank and Blondine Ledet Bouligny; and son-in-law, Philip Jude Orgeron.
A graduate of Abbeville High School, Dan also served in the U.S. Army before opening Bouligny Interiors in 1960. For over 50 years, he grew his business to national prominence and reputation in design, alongside his wife and business partner, Jackie, until their retirement in 2012. Dan was a fellow of the American Society of Interior Designers, the International Interior Design Association, and an industry leader in developing licensing for Interior Designers in the State of Louisiana, ultimately being awarded its first Louisiana license.
Active in his Catholic faith, Dan was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and a Knight of Magistral Grace in The Order of Malta, the oldest lay religious order in the Catholic Church. Dan was instrumental in forming the Lafayette Region of the Federal Association of the Order of Malta, serving as its first Hospitaller. Drawn to the Order of Malta’s dual charisms to defend the faith and provide service to the poor and sick, he often escorted the sick on a pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in Lourdes, France.
 Dan was instrumental in founding Hospice of Acadiana, serving on its Board for over 25 years in various capacities, including President, 2nd Vice President, Membership Chairman and Facilities Chairman, as well as a founding member of the Bank of Lafayette. His love of Mardi Gras was renowned, serving as President of the Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, Commodore of the Krewe of Gabriel and reigning as King Gabriel XXXVII in 1976. Besides their children and grandchildren, he and Jackie truly enjoyed their Supper Club, begun in the early 1960s, and the hospitality and close friendships it fostered for over half a century.
Pallbearers are J. Daniel Bouligny III, W. Lenox Brown IV, Kevin Klump, Gary Luquette, Ronnie Luquette and George T. Parker. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Adams, Dr. Larry Baker, Richard Callaway, Paul David, Robert Francez, Travis Godley, Gary Gotreaux, Dr. Morris Hoffpauir, Dr. Hugh Larriviere, Jean LeBlanc, Irby Luquette, Bob Orear, Donald Palombo, David Tidwell and Dr. Richard Williams.
The Bouligny family would like to give special thanks to Mona Sims, Tranda Sims and Debra Cormier of Hospice of Acadiana for the loving care they provided.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary recited on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Martin & Castille’s DOWNTOWN Location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503, or the Academy of the Sacred Heart, P. O. Box 310, Grand Coteau, LA 70541, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
 

Ann Marie Stoma of Crowley and Beau Michael Dugas of Cankton were joined in holy matrimony at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Fr. Mikel Polson officiated the 6:30 p.m. nuptials.
The bride is the daughter of Richard and Lisa Stoma of Crowley. She is the granddaughter of Joe B. Stoma Jr. and the late Marie Gani Stoma of Crowley, and of the late Richard W. Quebodeaux Sr. and the late Merle Ozan, both of Bridge City, Texas.
The groom is the son of Aaron Dugas and Dayna Dugas, both of Cankton. His grandparents are the late Sonny and Mildred Dugas of Cankton and Hubert and Carol Francis of Morgan City.
Georgia Kate Dugas, daughter of the bride and groom, was escorted into the church by Brock Conques and held by her father while her mother walked down the aisle.
Entering the church on the arm of her father to the strains of “Trumpet Voluntary,” the bride was radiant in a gown of beaded Venice lace and  tulle. The delicate hand-beaded Italian lace bodice featured scalloped lace tank sleeves, while the tulle trumpet skirt cascaded down into a graceful chapel train.
For her headpiece Ann selected a mid-length veil with an embellished comb, and she carried a hand-tied bouquet of fresh white hydrangeas, white roses and white tea roses.
Victoria Stoma, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Brittany Dugas and Taylor Mamer, sisters of the groom; Courtney Hebert, cousin of the groom; and Jill Luno, Bree Beard and Lesi Angelle, friends of the bride.
The bridal attendants were clad in long, one shoulder lace dresses in pale pink and carried hand-tied arrangements of white hydrangeas and white roses.
The mothers of the bride and groom, along with the grandmother of the groom, wore matching corsages of white hydrangeas.
Dane Istre, friend of the groom, served as best man. Standing as groomsmen were Ricky Stoma Jr. and Brad Stoma, brothers of the bride; Steve Mamer, brother-in-law of the groom; Chas Boudreaux, future brother-in-law of the groom; and Brandon Briscoe and Rusty Carriere, friends of the groom.
Ushers were Trevor Stoma, cousin of the bride, and Tyler Hernandez, cousin of the groom.
The groom’s attendants, along with the ushers, wore French blue suits with pale pink ties and pocket squares.
The fathers of the bride and groom, the groomsmen and the ushers all wore boutonnières of small white hydrangeas.
Tucker Hernandez, cousin of the groom, served as ring bearer.
Music for the ceremony was provided by organist Linda Kidd and vocalist Jodi Bollich.
Selected scriptures were read by Laura Rowe Ward, godmother of the bride, and Lisa Duay Rader, aunt of the groom.
Following the wedding, family and friends joined the newlywed couple for a reception at Le Grand Hall in Crowley, where guests enjoyed an evening of dancing and food served buffet-style.
The venue was beautifully decorated by the bride’s family in a rustic theme. Elegant arrangements of fresh hydrangeas and gladiolus were made by the bride’s aunt, Patricia Sinclair of Austin, Texas.
The bride’s cake was a four-tiered confection decorated with delicate white roses. It was made by Wanda Broussard of Lafayette, a relative of the groom.
The groom’s three-tiered chocolate ganache cake was decorated with white icing and topped with chocolate-covered strawberries.
On the evening prior to the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Dugas, Dayna Dugas and Brock Conques at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cullen.
The bride is a 2009 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish and is presently a stay-at-home mother.
The groom is a 2013 graduate of Beau Chene High School and is currently employed at Quality Fence.
The couple is making their home in Carencro.

Mire - Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 29, at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Church Point for Zachary James Arceneaux, 24, who died Wednesday, Octo. 26, at his residence in Lafayette.
Interment was in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Mire.
Very Rev Msgr. Russell Harrington of St. John Berchman Catholic Church was the celebrant of the Funeral Mass and conducted the funeral services.
Survivors include his parents, Randy Arceneaux and Kathy Hoffpauer Arceneaux of Mire; two sisters, Emily Arceneaux Chiasson and husband Jeffery of Crowley, and Jeanne Arceneaux Luna and husband Stephen of New Orleans; brother, Jacob Arceneaux of Mire; two nieces, Kathryn Arceneaux and Madelyn Arceneaux; nephew, Jake Mire; paternal grandmother, Joyce Breaux Arceneaux of Rayne; and maternal grandmother, Joan McDaniel Hoffpauer of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harris Arceneaux; maternal grandfather, Jack Hoffpauer; and cousin, Scott Larriviere.
Zachary was a fun-loving, kind, hilarious, caring, wild and wonderful son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend. Zack’s quick wit and undeniable charm combined with his genuine kindness made him a friend to all. He could bring a smile to anyone’s face.
He has left us too soon, and he will be forever missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
A Rosary was prayed Friday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.
At the family’s request, visitation was observed in Gossen Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 28, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Pallbearers were Jacob Arceneaux, Tyler Benoit, Jack Mire, Nick Talbot, Zack Sarver, and Stephen Luna.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, (337) 334-3141.