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Ruby LaBasse Obituary

Ruby LaBasse passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin J. Menesses Sr., and Louis LaBasse Jr., Loving mother of Deborah M. Alfonso (Glenn) and Alvin J. Menesses Jr., (Denise). Daughter of the late Edward Delaune and Amelia Strassel Delaune. Sister of Pearl D. Roper. Proud grandmother of Kevin J. Gaspard (Wendy), Gwendolyn A. Landry (Michael), Rebecca A. Duhon (Michael), Shawn J. Menesses (Christina), Crystal D. Gautreaux (Jeremy) and Kenyean J. Menesses. Also survived by 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by 1 grandchild, 1 great grandchild and 1 great great grandchild. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends and all of those whose lives she touched. A private graveside inurnment will be held in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery, St. Bernard, LA. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune from May 1 to May 4, 2020.

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