Nellie Rose Hebert Arceneaux
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at a 12 Noon Mass of Christian Burial in The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, for Mrs. Nellie Rose Hebert Arceneaux, 89, who peacefully passed away on Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023 at her residence in Lafayette. Her loving family was at her side at the time of her death.
The Very Reverend Chester C. Arceneaux, VF, Rector of The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Church in Lafayette, will serve as Celebrant of the Mass and officiate at the services.
Mrs. Arceneaux is survived by her five children, Charlotte; Madeline; Fr. Chester; and John Arceneaux of Lafayette, LA; and Samantha Arceneaux Marine of La Mirada, CA; one son-in-law, Kerney Marine, Jr.; two grandchildren, Jon-Pierre and Jacques Francois Marine of La Mirada, CA.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Sosthene Arceneaux; her parents, Cleobule Hebert and Eva Arceneaux Hebert of Scott; three sisters, Ana Mae Prejean, Viola Andrus, and Anna Lee Sonnier; two brothers, Lionel Hebert and Retag Hebert; one niece, Theresa Dargin and two nephews, Robley Hebert and Kenneth Sonnier.
Nellie worked at Immaculata Seminary and The Diocese of Lafayette for over 40 years at Village Du Lac. At the end of her career she received the Bishop’s Medal for her life of service to our community.
Pallbearers will be Jon-Pierre Marine, Jacques Francois Marine, Craig Arceneaux, Michael Arceneaux, Maurice Cooper and William Meyer.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Arceneaux, Raymond Hebert, Joseph Prejean, Bobby Prejean, Tony Hebert, Gregory Arceneaux and Joe Prejean.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Martin & Castille’s DOWNTOWN Location. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist from 8 a.m. until time of services. A Rosary will be recited by Brady LeBlanc on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who assisted in our mother’s care during her illness, especially Dr Milton Jolivette and his staff. A special thanks also to Dr. Lan Minh Pham who cared for mom in her final days. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Phyllis Decuir, her nurse and caregiver.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been a source of consolation to us during our time of need. We thank you, especially for all of your prayers, hugs, visits, phone calls, food, flowers and cards. Your love and presence will be treasured forever. May God continue to bless each one of you for your expressions of kindness to us.
The family will have a private interment.
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Martin & Castille Funeral Home - DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, 337-234-2311.