Sidney Ruffin Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Sidney Ruffin of New Orleans, Louisiana. Sidney, born on January 8, 1952, passed away on July 6, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sidney Ruffin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Patricia "Pat" Ruffin; his grandchild Tyelga J. Dixon; his parents, Ceasar Ruffin and Anna Mae Ruffin; his grandparents, William, Mary Ross, Olivia and Wesley Ruffin; his siblings, Anna Belle Ruffin, Glenda Ann Ruffin Stewart and Ceasar Ruffin, Jr.; and his godparents, Wesley and Stella Woods.
He is survived by: his children, Tanya Barnett, Tyelga Kearny (Lilly), Catina Ruffin (Eric), Tomika Jordan Phillip (Damon), Kizzy Ruffin and Cyd Martin (Kellie); his siblings, Weldon Ruffin Webster (Patricia), Sylvia Alford and Judy Jones (Sherdrick); his nibling Christy Lynn Gould; Karen Ruffin. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
