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for Ruth Moulon
Lou
March 18, 2023
My condolences to the family and friends of Ruth. I had the the pleasure of passing her in the community on my walks to work in the quarter years ago. I´m still thinking of her with a smile.
Carolyn DeMatteo
September 30, 2008
You were so full of life,
No matter what mood,
You were carefree in all that you did
Your smile and lil laughter will never leave the streets for all to hear
Your Bud and smokes will be waiting for your return
Life loved you being a part of it,
And we loved you being a part of ours.
You could make anyone laugh,
If they were having a bad day,
No matter how sad we were,
You could take the hurt away.
Nothing could every stop you,
Or even make you fall,
You were ready to take on the world,
Ready to do it all.
But God decided he needed you,
So from this world you left,
But you took a piece of all of us,
Our hearts are what you kept.
Your seat is now empty,
And it's hard not to see your face,
But please always know this,
No one will ever take your place.
You left without a warning,
Not even saying good-bye,
And we can't seem to stop,
Asking the question why?
Nothing will ever be the same,
The streets are empty now without your ducks and skates.
But we know you're in Heaven,
Watching over us and looking after.
We didn't see this coming,
It hit us by surprise,
And when you left this world,
A small part of us died.
Your smile could brighten anyone's day,
No matter what they were going through,
And we know everyday for the rest of our lives,
We'll be missing you.
Rest In Peace Lil One
I have your poster that you signed in my den and it will remind me of our many laughs together.
A Friend
Carol DeMatteo
September 26, 2008
Ruthy, I'am all the way in Houston, but you were my neighbor, and I will never forget you.
Gary Mallon
September 23, 2008
Ruthie, You''l be missed. Thanks for the joy you brought to all of us.
Dean Roussel
September 20, 2008
Dearest Miss Ruthie!
We will miss you much but a group of us got together yesterday to make sure you are never forgotten. We have established the Sunday before your birthday (1/18, birthday on the 19th) as RuthieFest day. we are now building you a wedsite called RuthieFest.com. RuthieFest will be a time where we can all gather, wearing wedding dresses, cowboy boots, roller skates, while carrying toy ducks, to share the stories that you engraved in your hearts, celebrating your life. You are the reason many of us live in the French Quarter. We love you Ruthie and you will not leave here forgotten. Every year, the Sunday before your birthday, we will stand on Bourbon Street in front of Johnny White's and make a toast to you, Ruthie. You made the French Quarter what it is truly is, unique in every way.
cheshire yat
September 19, 2008
went to your funeral - nice touch having the silent second line dancer. How appropriate that you had rainy "duck" weather while your funeral was going on.
Billy Donoghue
September 19, 2008
You always did quack me up.
cullen quave
September 17, 2008
What can I say? You, the bead lady & the Luck Dog vendors, and The Parade Sunday Tea dances have collectively altered my persona forever. Sorry for the time I slid down the stairs of the Parade and knocked you down and ontop of your flock!
Bruce Ivey
September 17, 2008
Ruthie, you were so special! I hope you don't mind but I have borrowed so many of your phrases and use them almost daily. Hope I will be able to contribute to a memorial that would be placed in the Quarter. You do deserve that much at least.
Bruce Ivey
Birmingham, AL
Mary Taylor
September 16, 2008
Ms. Ruthie - You will be dearly missed. You are such a New Orleans Heritage. I remember you in my younger days in an about the quarter. I had always heard of you but only until I saw you and met you did I see the wonderful, youthful, and wisdom behind the Legacy. You will be greatly missed here, but your legend will remain.
ELLIOT CAPPIE
September 16, 2008
I SAW MS RUTH ON TV ONCEOK OUR PRAYES OR WITH YOU
RUTH HEBERT AND ELLIOT
Maxine West
September 15, 2008
Dear Ruthie,
I never knew you, I never talked to you, but I do remember stories of this tiny little lady being followed by ducks. Thank you for being such a survivor. Thank you for showing all of us that you can make it in this world, if you just relax and live life. You will be missed. You are a French Quarter icon. To your family and friends, she lived her life on her own terms, the best way she knew how. May you always remember her as the sweet soul she was. Bye Ruthie, New Orleans will miss you.
D. Cheffer
September 15, 2008
Ruthie:
Thank you for the diversion that was your life. I had my "encounter" in 1970, and it remains a very fond and happy memory. Sweet dreams.
nancy menne
September 15, 2008
Rest in Peace Ruthie. You will be missed by many.
Lottie Doskey
September 15, 2008
Ruthie,
When I think of you I always smile. I was new to N O and my husband said I must see Ruthie the duck lady. Thanks for the memories.
Albert's wife, Metairie, LA
Governor Nicholls
September 15, 2008
Goodbye Ruthie...I will remember you always, and I hope they have Kools and Bud waiting for you in Heaven.
Michael McCullough
September 15, 2008
Sad times, these, we'll miss you Ruthie.
Rest in Peace, sugarplum.
Yea.
CHAD BEAMAN
September 15, 2008
One of the most complex, colorful, textured and honest persons who was a great friend to many people.
pat britt
September 15, 2008
Ms Ruthie,
You have touched a number of lives
in your lifetime; one could never imagine. Thank you for your prescence.
Pat
Allison Allison
September 15, 2008
Dear Ruthie,
An original street performer/character. Ha ha you were funny. : ) Also magical, free spirited & child-like revellious. May you rest in peace.
Much love,
Your friend,
"Miss Mardi Gras".
PRINCESS PARCHUKE'
September 15, 2008
Hi Ruthie...
One less now...
We will make sure you are not forgotten..
Best wishes for your latest adventure
from your FASHION STYLIST at "NITA and ZITA" on Decatur Street...
PRINCESS PARCHUKE'
PEGGY HICKMAN
September 15, 2008
MISS. RUTHIE.YOUR FREE SPIRIT WAS YOUR ASSET. YOU WERE MISS NEW ORLEANS ...HEAVEN GET READY....HERE SHE COMES !!!!!!!
PEGGY HICKMAN.
September 15, 2008
MISS. RUTHIE.YOUR FREE SPIRIT WAS YOUR ASSET. YOU WERE MISS NEW ORLEANS ...HEAVEN GET READY....HERE SHE COMES !!!!!!!
PEGGY HICKMAN.
Lee and Lori
September 14, 2008
Ruthie we were so blessed to have you as a friend. Remembering the interesting conversations we had when you would stop by our apartment to visit our cats. Maybe you are visiting them once again. And now you can see that Pops behaves himself too!! Give Bert a big hug.
We Love and Miss you.
Amanda Tomes
September 14, 2008
Dear Ruthie, You were such a part of our lives and we all loved you. The Quarter will never be the same without you, yet your spirit will live there forever. Bless your heart and rest in peace.
Shane O Neill
September 14, 2008
What a lady and those ducks called Cronin after an Irish copper! she embodied the NO spirit and has a special place in my heart, RIP Darling.
lisa z
September 14, 2008
You will be so missed.
I am so glad that I had the chance to meet you.
P. B.
September 14, 2008
In the 1950s, Ruthie was known as the "Goose Girl".
Sympathies to those who loved her.
The Kelleys
September 14, 2008
We only met you once, but saw you many times on our visits to the Quarter. Your photo hangs on our "New Orleans wall" in our home. You will never be forgotten. Our condolences to all family and friends.
Jane Place
September 14, 2008
Oh Ruthie,
What friends you made! What stories to tell! What joy you brought to so many!! God Bless! Rest In Peace Little Ruthie
Chuck Turner
September 14, 2008
God Bless You Ruthie. How many times did our paths cross. "Gimme two cigarettes, one for now and one for later." So many have heard of you; I'm glad I was one who knew you. Keep your ducks in a row, Girl!
LEJ LEJ
September 14, 2008
"That did it!"
We will miss you, darlin',
Frank Parsley & Leonard Earl Johnson
Smith Brown
September 14, 2008
We remember Ruthie, Our Duck Girl, most fondly. Our sincere heartfelt sympathies to Ruthie's entire family and to her large French Quarter family. She is missed.
Kaarin & Smith J. Brown (formerly of WWL-TV)
Miss Christine
September 14, 2008
Miss the time (and Kools) we shared at the corner bar of Jackson Square as you and the buskers schooled me the way of my new home from the banquette up, discussed the latest scandal or dished on Paps ...
Resquiat in Pace, dear Miss Ruthie
phil melinie
September 14, 2008
may you rest in peace. i met ruthie when i was a bell hop in the french quater in the 70's . you were a special person duck lady. you made my day when you would pass the hotel. wish i could be at your services i would surley send you off with a carton of cigs.you were and will always be an icon for new orleans
Sherry Snyder
September 14, 2008
Yes Miss Ruthie you are a Pulsar!! (My last conversation with her!)
LS
September 14, 2008
Oh Ruthie, I mourn the loss of you. While you never knew my name, I, like many others knew of you, spoke to you, marveled at your roller skating and gave a smoke when you asked. Thanks for the being yourself and for giving our city the story of You. It was a great story and your legend will live on for many a time. Rest in peace, Ruthie Girl, and enjoy the love of God.
L.S. Harvey, LA
Fred & Tricia N.O. resident
September 14, 2008
Goodbye Ruthie ! You have touch so many lives ! You were loved by many ! prayers to you and you family !!!! QUACK !!!
David Otillio
September 14, 2008
I will sadly miss my "Duck Lady" Ruthie. As she rolled down Bourbon street, drink in hand, ducks in tow, veil flowing with the wind, oh what a "only in New Orleans " site. Those were the days!
Jon Aronson
September 14, 2008
Ruthie was an original New Orleans character. No trip into the French Quarter was complete until Ruthie passed by on skates followed by her ducks in a line. Locals loved her and tourists went back to their homes talking about an unusual and kind gentle person they had seen.
Is there anything better than to be remembered as a kind and gentle person who contributed to the ambiance of New Orleans and what makes it a special place?
Sara Toups
September 14, 2008
You were a New Orleans icon and you will be missed. I have heard stories of your presence in the city since I was a little girl. May you roller skate through heaven for eternity!
Clark Guillot
September 14, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Roy Duncan
September 14, 2008
What a colorful life...
I enjoyed the L.P.B story on Ruthie.
I know she will be sadly missed.
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