An 18-year-old male, Kane Aurelius Sanders, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was a graduate of McDonough 35 College Preparatory High School and had been employed at Winn-Dixie. Known for his contagious laugh and beautiful smile, Kane was described as ambitious and dedicated to achieving his goals. His interests included racing remote control cars, video gaming, baking, and fishing.
He also enjoyed spending time with his father, uncle, and family friends working on race cars.
Details regarding the circumstances of his death, including whether any arrests were made or if any suspects were identified, were not available in the online sources reviewed. He is survived by his parents, Ellis and Aurora Gillett-Sanders, and his sister, Kalise Sanders. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at The Boyd Family Funeral Home in New Orleans.
