Arnold "Arnie" R. Auerbach

Lafayette - Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Lafayette Jewish Cemetery for Arnold "Arnie" R. Auerbach, age 88, who passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Lafayette after an extended illness. Rabbi Barry Weinstein of Temple Sinai in Lake Charles will officiate. Interment will be located in the Menachem Aveilim (Lafayette Jewish Cemetery), located at 1254 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501. Arnold "Arnie" R. Auerbach was born on October 31, 1935, in Spring Valley, NY and he was a longtime resident of Lafayette. He served in the United States Marine Corps,where he achieved the rank of corporal working as a photographer. After his honorable discharge from military service he returned home to New York and began a career in the jewelry and diamond industry. He spent many years working for Harry Wintson of Harry Winston Jewelers in New York. Later he relocated to Lafayette, Louisiana to work for Stuller Settings as a diamond buyer. Arnie loved his work and he was highly respected for his knowledge of diamonds and the international diamond market. He was fond of traveling, and his career allowed him regular international travel in search of beautiful diamonds. Arnie remained active in his retirement, he enjoyed doing woodwork and tinkering with things at his workbench. Arnie will be remembered as a loving husband, and a family man. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Arnie is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Hilda "Stephie" Auerbach; as well as his sister, Sandra Jiralanio of Leander, Texas;. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and David Auerbach; as well as his In-Laws, David and Anna Cohen. The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and friends, especially Dr. Karen Smith and Denise Davis who cared for Arnie and his family during his time of need. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of Arnold "Arnie" R. Auerbach to Hospice of Acadiana, www.hospiceacadiana.com; Temple Shalom, www.templeshalomlala.org; or any charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Arnold "Arnie" R. Auerbach

October 31, 1935 - March 4, 2024