Yvette Tabary Villarrubia

March 27, 1933 - March 14, 2020

Yvette Tabary Villarrubia, age 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Born in Rayne, Louisiana, Yvette moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and lived her childhood where she graduated from St. Joseph Academy and Soule’ Business College. She moved to Metairie, Louisiana as a young adult where she raised her family. For the past 26 years Yvette was an adorer at the Adoration Chapel at Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church as well as a former Minister of Holy Communion there and also at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church. She was also involved in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement. Yvette is preceded in death by her parents Herve Antoine Tabary and Cecile deLeaumont Tabary; stepmother Vera deLeaumont Tabary; sisters Cecile Tabary Kopanica and Eva Margaret Damiens. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years Donald J. “Dutch” Villarrubia, 6 children, Donna Schmidt(Gary), Debbie Hess, Deanne Clesi(Dave), Denise Giles(Ken), Donald Jr “Bubba”, and Douglas(Lauren); 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a host of wonderful nieces, nephews and other relatives, as well as two dearly devoted lifelong friends, Mary Shannon and Pat Robichaux. Her family was her pride and joy, leaving many wonderful memories to cherish. Her sweet and spunky personality were a blessing to all who knew her. Throughout her years of various illnesses she never complained. The family would like to especially thank the administration, nurses and caretakers of Compassus Hospice for their love and compassion for Yvette, namely, Pat, Debbie, Shaneale, Gayle, Erica, Levelle, Jamie and Cheryl. Private interment at All Saints Mausoleum. A celebration of Yvette’s life with a memorial mass and gathering with extended family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, offering masses or a donation to the American Cancer Society on behalf of Yvette’s 3 daughters preferred. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com