Obituaries

Gerald “Kelly” Storey,

86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was a resident of Walker, Louisiana.

Elizabeth Sandifer

passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at 88. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana.

Mallika de Alwis,

65, of Hammond, LA, passed away on November 25, 2023. Mallika was preceded in death by her father, Capt. P.A. Pathirathna and mother Josephine Nona Pathirathna. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dr.

Gene Edwin Swindle,

a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Tylertown, MS. He was born on July 30, 1951, in Magnolia, MS, and was 72 years of age.

CHERYL ANDERSON DEVALL

Cheryl, 57, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was a resident of Loranger, LA. Cheryl was a bartender at the Gator’s Den and loved meeting new people and making new friends. She was extremely outgoing and never met a stranger. Cheryl enjoyed swimming or lying in the sun by the pool.

PATRICK LYNN HOSACK

Mr. Patrick “Pat” Lynn Hosack peacefully passed amongst his family on Saturday, 18 November 2023, at his home in Hammond, Louisiana. Pat had a largerthan- life demeanor of kindness and a loving heart. He was a protector and fostered a sense of security and comfort for everyone in his presence.

PATRICK SALVADOR GOVERNALE

Patrick Salvador Governale, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1941, to the late John and Rosa Governale in Independence, LA. Patrick retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after 28 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force.

CHARLES “CHARLIE” MICHAEL CIOLINO

Charles “Charlie” Michael Ciolino, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 76. He was born on Thursday, June 26, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Joe and Francis Ciolino.

AUSTIN ELLIE BRUMFIELD

Austin Ellie Brumfield passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Hammond, Louisiana, at 92. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Franklinton, Louisiana, to the late Ellie Joe Brumfield and Emmie Daisy Yates Brumfield. He was a resident of Amite, Louisiana.