A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for James Arceneaux, 82, who passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:20 P.M. at Calcutta House in Lafayette.

Fr. Connor Poirrier Associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Catholic Church New Cemetery Mausoleum in Rayne.

The family has requested the visitation to be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday at 7 o’clock in the evening in the Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Visitation will resume on Thursday at 7:30 A.M. until time of service.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-nine years, Jane Richard Arceneaux of Rayne; four sons, Randall and wife, Lisa Arceneaux of Amarillo, TX, Troy and wife, Tricia Arceneaux of Rayne, Dewayne and wife, Michelle Arceneaux of Mire, and Shane Arceneaux of Rayne; two daughters, Annette and husband, Steve Hollier of Mire, and Kimberly and husband, Mitchell Olivier of Mire; sixteen grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren, with two more on the way, and three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nell Menard of Rayne.

Mr. Arceneaux was preceded in death by his parents, Klaude Arceneaux and Alphia Holloway; three sisters, Letie Guidry, Joyce Melancon, and Phyliss Arceneaux; one brother, Joseph Arceneaux..

His love for music allowed him to play Cajun French music for over 30 years with several bands in the area as a drum player and singer. Learning to play music by ear only, he could play any instrument you put in his hands. In addition, his love for the sport of horse racing allowed him to help train and own thoroughbred race horses.

But his greatest love was family. Getting together with his kids and grandchildren for holidays or just a family get together, for a meal with a very lively group, gave him his greatest pleasure and love. One of his last statements he made was “at the end the greatest thing in life is Love.”

Pallbearers for the service will be his grandsons, Blake Richard, Cody Hollier, Aaron Arceneaux, Gavin Arceneaux, Andrew Arceneaux, Zachary Olivier, and Kaleb Olivier.

In addition to flowers the family has requested donations to be made to The Calcutta House 105 St. Christopher St. Lafayette, LA 70506.

You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry, and express condolences online to Mr. Arceneaux’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com or Duhon Funeral Home, LLC (337) 334-3600.