Mrs. Laxmiben Somalal Shah

October 12, 1933 - June 2, 2018

Mrs. Laxmiben Somalal Shah passed away with grace and courage on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 84. Born on October 12, 1933 in Palanpur, Gujarat, India. She was a resident of Jefferson Parish since 1994. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years Somalal Shah in October 2017, and survived by her three children Vrajesh “Roger”, Neela and Vrajbala “Tinku” along with their spouses and her loving grandchildren Kalindi, Deepu, Raju, Nikunj, Dhaval and Bhavya and great-grandchildren. She will always be cherished for the love and devotion she gave to her children and grandchildren, but the foremost feature of her legacy was her devotion to her Lord Krishna, the Goddess Yamuna and Shree Vallabh. She enjoyed the company of a small but very close group of friends who shared in her devotion. She and her husband could have been considered surrogate parents for many friends in their Hindu community, as they were often the hosts of religious holidays in their home. For many years she thoroughly enjoyed her daily Satsung telephone calls with other devotees throughout America. She developed friends from California to New Jersey across the wires. All are rejoicing her move from this life, to Nirvana. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062, on Wednesday, June 6th. Visitation to begin at 11:30 a.m. with Hindu prayers and rites to begin at 12:30 p.m. and ending at approx 1:15 p.m. Private cremation will immediately follow.