Obituaries

Lawrence P. “Larry” Kiss

Lawrence P. “Larry” Kiss, 74, of Albany, passed away on April 13. He is survived by his partner of 25 years, Elizabeth Bates Foster; son, Michael W. Kiss; sister, Candace Sanchez (Ronald); brother, Robert A. Kiss Sr.; five grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Acadia Renee LaBranche

Acadia Renee LaBranche

ACADIA RENEE LABRANCHE

Acadia, age 6, earned her angel wings on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Acadia was a kindergarten student at Hammond Eastside and a dance student at A Touch of Class. Acadia overflowed with personality.

Kenneth “Lum” Jones,

71, of Hammond, passed away on April 8. Lum is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Kathy King Jones; daughters, Tobey Johnson (Eddie) and Lesly Jones (Rodney Strate); brothers-in-law, Bill King (the late Geri) and Pat King (Melanie); and many stepgrandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Frances Louise Milazzo,

95, of Hammond, passed away on April 9. She is survived by sixteen nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Andrew Joseph 'Ragoo' Monistere,

59, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on April 10. Andrew is survived by his son, Andrew; parents, Ignatius and Judy; eight step-sons; sisters, Natalie (Bernie) and Candy (Shane); brothers, Keith (Inger), Randy (Breigh); goddaughter, Cassie; his baby, Zayda; and numerous nieces and nephews.