Jeanne Pauline Ybarzabal

JEANNE P. VALLON YBARZABAL passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Beloved wife of Herbert Joseph Ybarzabal Jr. Preceded in death by her parents Pierre Gilbert Vallon and Josephine Cuccia Vallon, parents-in-law Frances and Leslie Ybarzabal, Herbert Ybarzabal Sr. and Anna and Victor Miorana Sr. and former husband Victor Miorana, Jr. (Barbara). Loving mother of Rita Mae Miorana Ybarzabal Lehr (fiancé Jose Pantoja) and Wade Joseph Ybarzabal (fiancé Michele Desporte) Adored grandmother of Michael Wade Ybarzabal Sr (wife Sherrie), Jason Joseph Lehr and Nicolette Page Ybarzabal Great-grandmother of Isabella Sherrie, Michael Wade Jr, and Joseph Herbert William Ybarzabal. Mother-in-Law of Louis Lehr, Jr and Rhonda Ybarzabal. Sister-in-law of Glenda Miorana Brown (Huey), Claudette Miorana Giardina (Wayne), Mary Ann Miorana Coyle, and the late Johnny Ybarzabal (Jane), Sylvia Miorana, and Rita Mae Miorana. Beloved aunt of Frederick L Durand Jr. and aunt-godmother of Adam M Durand Sr. Close cousin of Frank J Gebbia and Catherine Gebbia Durand McGuire. Lifelong friend of Elise Erdel. Jeanne was born in 1937 and raised in the 9th Ward of New Orleans and graduated from Rabouin High School. Very popular during her teenage years, her most cherished moments were those she enjoyed with family and friends. In 1957 during the local filming of King Creole, she met Elvis Presley and accepted a dinner date from the King of Rock & Roll. She later married her friend and soulmate Herbert and together they raised their beautiful family within the rich culture and traditions of New Orleans. Jeanne worked for many years as secretary to Drs Farris, Dildy, VonAhlmen, and Bethea in the Baptist Hospital corridor on Napoleon Avenue. Her favorite hobby was her vast collection of family photographs. But perhaps the most revealing picture would be that of her heart. In addition to her unending love, support, and unselfish caring for family members and her beloved Anna, Josie, and Pedro, she was a regular supporter of such humane causes as the Little Sisters Of The Poor, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, SPCA, and PETA. Family and friends are invited to the visitation on Wednesday, December 1st at 11:00 AM at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans; followed with a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM in the chapel at Jacob Schoen. Interment will be in Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans. Please sign the guestbook at www.schoencanalstreet.com. Arrangements under the direction of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA.