John Howard "Abe" Ahlf I

John Howard "Abe" Ahlf I obituary, Houma, LA

John Howard "Abe" Ahlf I

John Ahlf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Samart Funeral Home Of Houma - West Park on Jan. 23, 2026.
John "Abe" Howard Ahlf, 81, a native Iola, Kansas and a resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He is survived by his sons, John Ahlf, II and wife Amber, Jeremy Ahlf and wife Sarah, and Joshua Ahlf and fiancé Krystal; grandchildren, Felicie Badeaux, Samuel Ahlf, Kirsten LaBouve, Kayla Ahlf, Jaxon Ahlf, and Madison Authement; sisters, Janet Armbrust and Carolyn Krohn; former wife and mother of his children, Sandra Patrick Ahlf; and many extended family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Ahlf; granddaughter, Shelby Ahlf; parents, Rev. L. Glen Ahlf and Delila Howard Ahlf; and daughter-in-law, Lori Ahlf.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Christ Baptist Church from 9:00 am until the memorial service at 11:00 am.
Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.
Samart Funeral Home (4511 West Park Ave, Gray, LA) is in charge of arrangements.
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