Ashley Sherie Kliebert
Sep 26, 2023
Ashley would love to be with us all today, but she’s at the never ending Woodstock in the sky with the big guy himself. Funerals are a drag, and, in true fashion, she wasn't here to have a bad time, just a good time. Ashley Lofton Kliebert, kind soul, outdoorswoman, and all around badass, entered this world 28 February 1977 and...
George Sidney Cortez
Sep 26, 2023
George S. Cortez peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in Hammond, LA, at the age of 95. He was born to Herbert Sr. and Leoncia Kraemer Cortez on July 7, 1928, in Ponchatoula, La. He was a resident of Hammond, LA.
George was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Herbert Cortez Jr., and two sisters, Velma...
Curtis Randal "Randy" Robertson
Sep 24, 2023
Curtis Randal "Randy" Robertson, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the age of 57, after a 4 year battle with lung cancer. Randy was a true fighter going to work through his illness and treatments right up until the end. He was an avid deer hunter and loved riding his Harley. Randy had the biggest heart and would...
Barbara Jean Montero
Sep 24, 2023
Barbara Jean Courtney Montero, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died at home on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Montero was born in Collins, AK, and moved to River Ridge, LA after marrying her late husband, George Irwin Montero Jr. While raising her own children in the 60s and 70s, she devoted her additional time...
J.V. Dupont
Sep 24, 2023
Joseph "J.V." Dupont
J.V. Dupont, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Hammond, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 13, 1946 to the late Delmas and Thelma Dupont. J.V. was a talented carpenter by trade but also was a successful commercial fisherman. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed deer hunting, bass fishing,...
Jonathan Michael Thomas
Sep 23, 2023
Jonathan Michael Thomas passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Independence, Louisiana, at the age of 37. He was born on Thursday, December 19, 1985 in Covington, Louisiana to Karen Vial Hodges and the late Rick James Thomas. He was a resident of Albany, Louisiana, where he lived with his sister, Shantel.
Jonathan is survived by his mother &...
Rose Marie Vilardo Valenti
Sep 21, 2023
Rose Marie Vilardo Valenti, 83, passed away surrounded by her family at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, La on September 21, 2023.
Rose Marie was born March 18, 1940, to the late Joseph and Bessie Parino Vilardo. Her family was well-known in Independence, LA for "Vilardo's Grocery Store." They served the small community, and then she came to...
Valda Lou Ingram Jones
Sep 20, 2023
Valda Lou Ingram Jones went home to be with Jesus, September 20, 2023, at the age of 79. She leaves behind her children, Angela Polkey, Joseph Yargo III (Kim), and John Robert Yargo; grandchildren, Lynette Brumfield (Neale), Christina Mitchell (Thomas), John “Nick” Yargo, Brandi Yargo, Brittany White, Courtney Yargo, Colby Moak (Rachel), Lucas Yargo, and Megan Moga; thirteen great grandchildren;...
Adrian Bryant Wilkinson
Sep 20, 2023
Adrian Bryant Wilkinson passed away peacefully during an afternoon nap on September 20, 2023, at the age of 59. His passion for trees, naps, and the Louisiana landscape was only surpassed by his profound love for his family and steadfast faith in God.
Adrian was a man of remarkable talent. Whether in New Jersey, Louisiana, or any state in between,...
Shawn Michael Cronan
Sep 19, 2023
Shawn Michael Cronan, 58, of Ponchatoula, passed away at home, on September 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife of 34 years, Peggy and his daughter, Brittany.
Born December 21, 1964 in New Orleans, he was the son of Herman Earl Cronan, Sr. and Hazel Angelina Cronan. He was the father of Brittany Cronan of Ponchatoula, Holly Cronan, who...