TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PONTIF, GEORGE   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Saturday, March 1, 2014

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PONTIF, GEORGE 
(Died March 1, 2014)

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George O. Pontif, age 79, was a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, LA. He was a former resident of Port Sulphur, LA, Gretna, LA and 
Alabama.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 3, 2014 from 9:00am to 11:00am at St. 
Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, A Liturgy of the Word will be held on Monday, 
March 3, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with burial in 

Burial: Bayou Black Cemetery

Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Hilda Blanchard Pontif. Also survived 
by one daughter Brenda and husband Daniel Galbraith, two sons Brian and wife 
Heidi Pontif, Steve and wife Malissa Pontif, two sisters, Vivian Cancienne and 
Alice Guidry, five grandchildren, James and Ben Galbraith, Grace and Noah 
Pontif, and Ragen Pontif.

He was preceded in death by parents Oliver Pontif and Julette Bourg Pontif, one 
son Dennis Pontif, two sisters, Hazel Chartier, Agnes Vice, 3 brothers, Ned 
Pontif, Robert Pontif, John Pontif.

He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Employed by Exxon USA for 38 years and 
retired in 1991 as Field Superintendent. He enjoyed spending time with family, 
gardening and working with his orange trees. In lieu of flowers, a donation 
made to the American Cancer Society.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Haydel Hospice for their 
care. Also to Fr. Vic and Sister Miriam for their spiritual guidance and 
friendship during this time of need

U.S. Veteran
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