Ruth Montecino, native of New Orleans, LA passed away on January 27, 2017 in Gallatin, TN. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Jules Montecino. Mother of Julia Hembree, Doris Horne and the late Dave Bertrand. She leaves behind six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Retired from the Jefferson parish School Board Headstart Program. She will be loved and missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.