H. JAMES "JIMMY" ARCIAGA

On July 3, 2026, the world lost a remarkable soul, H. James "Jimmy" Arciaga, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74. Born on September 26, 1951, in Ogden, Utah, Jimmy was the cherished son of Patricia Rabi Arciaga and Pedro Arciaga, who predeceased him, along with his beloved sister, Norma Copps Peters, and his wives, Voni Arciaga and Jeanette C. Smith. Jimmy was a proud athlete and graduate of Davis High School in 1969, after which he nobly served his country in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972. Although his dreams of becoming a helicopter pilot were halted due to color blindness, he gracefully transitioned to a career as a diesel mechanic. This path led him to a fulfilling and lifelong career as a diesel truck driver and machine operator, working proudly for companies such as Flying J, Kroger, Keith Kap & sons and Powder Mountain Resort. He quickly became known for his strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. Jimmy was a man of deep faith and was actively involved in his Baptist church community for many years. His charm, impeccable social skills, and distinctive fashion sense left a lasting impression on everyone he met. For those who knew him, Jimmy's warmth and charisma were infectious, lighting up any room he entered. The Cook family introduced him to the great outdoors, where Jimmy spent many seasons camping, fishing, and hunting with them. In the winter, we couldn't get him off of the mountain where he deeply enjoyed skiing and snowboarding. Year-round, he could be found shooting pool and socializing with close friends at his second home, Stockmans. When he was at home, he loved being in the kitchen. Putting his own special twists on his mothers, sisters, and wives recipes over the years and keeping his famous fried rice recipe "Top Secret"! Being a naturally talented athlete Jimmy was the quarterback of his highschool football team and made lifelong friendships, which he cherished into his final days. He was captivated by extracurriculars. Theater programs, games, and sports. He adored watching his children and grandchildren play. They were the light of his life. We could always count on him showing up with his camcorder and tri-pod! A special thank you to his friend and once companion Jan Bird and to Jimmy's two bonus sons, Jeremy Cunningham and Dustin Burrows for assisting and supporting with dad's care the past few months. Jimmy's legacy lives on in the hearts of his family, which includes his surviving children: James(Jen) Arciaga of Syracuse, Cassy Arciaga of Layton, Nick(Ruth) Arciaga of Roy, Kelly(Marie) Arciaga of Klamath Falls Oregon, Alex Arciaga-Anderson of Layton, Todd Hughes of Clearfield and Troy(Julie) Hughes of West Haven . As well as siblings Judy(Paul) Holland, Barbara(Bill) Hansen, and David(Val) Arciaga and honorary sister Queenie(Doug) Aydelott. His legacy is further carried by his 27 cherished grandchildren and his 13 adored great-grandchildren. His family and friends will forever remember his laughter, his kindness, and his unwavering dedication to those he loved. To celebrate Jimmy's extraordinary life, viewing and funeral service will be held at Lindquists Mortuary, located at 1867 N. Fairfield road Layton, Utah On Thursday July 9th, 2026 from 6pm-8pm and Friday July 10, 2026 from 9:30am-10:30am. Followed by funeral services beginning at 11:00am Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of a life well-lived and to share stories that speak to the joy and warmth that Jimmy brought into their lives. His spirit of compassion, generosity and love for life will be remembered always, as he continues to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known him. A meal will be served for Family and close friends at the Layton Hills Baptist church located at 1332 N Hill Field Rd, Layton, UT 84041 begining at 3pm.