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John William Anklam

1967 - 2020

John William Anklam obituary, 1967-2020, Gonzales, LA

BORN

1967

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Ascension Funeral Home

426 West New River Street

Gonzales, Louisiana

John Anklam Obituary

John William Anklam died April 21, 2020 at the age of 53. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of New Orleans, LA. John was always happy and ready to make people laugh and have a good time. He leaves a wife, Sonja Kiger Anklam; three sons and their wives he loved dearly, Orey and Ainsley Hodgeson, Hunter and Alyssa Hodgeson, Cullen Hodgeson and Seaera Nesom; three grandchildren he adored, Huntley, Jeb, and Fisher Hodgeson; parents, Gail and Ron Laborde; sister, Karen Anklam; brother, Ronnie Laborde; niece and nephew, Ivy and Henry Fitzgerald. Preceded in death by his father, William Anklam III. He was loved deeply and will be missed dearly. This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the Most Holy Place. Hebrews 6:19. Arrangements under the care of Ascension Funeral Home. Please visit the online guestbook at www.ascensionfuneral.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2020.

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Janet Yochim

May 4, 2020

I was so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Please know that you, John, and his family are all in my prayers.

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