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1939

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2019

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Abel Pontiff Obituary

Abel Sidney Pontiff, 80, a native of Houma, LA and resident of Red Level, AL passed away Friday morning, March 8, 2019.


Family and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00AM until service time. A Liturgy of the Word will begin on Friday at 11:00AM with burial following in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.


Abel is survived by his children Mike Pontiff and wife Jean, Melissa Chauvin and husband Steve, Michelle Foshee and husband Winston; sister, Erline Trahan and late husband Russell; grandchildren, Ashley Pontiff, Haylie Pontiff, Scott Pontiff, Thomas Chauvin and companion Jessica, Robert Chauvin, Richard Chauvin, Beth Foshee, Will Foshee, and Jenna Foshee; two great grandchildren, Emma Pontiff and Kaylie Chauvin.


Abel is preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Pontiff; and father, Abel Pontiff; mother, Helena Gautreaux Pontiff; brothers, Edmund, Joe, Edward; sisters, Irene and Lucille.


Abel Pontiff was a loving father. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and loved to spend time with his family and friends. He will be missed dearly.


Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pontiff family.


 

Published by Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory - Houma on Mar. 12, 2019.

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March 22, 2019

Those who pass, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincere condolences. May he give you comfort during this time of deep sorrow.

March 21, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and all of your family.
Russell & Beverly Gros

Theresa Pontiff

March 18, 2019

We will miss you Uncle Abel. Love you Mike and Tee

Myra Martin

March 16, 2019

Abel was such a kind and loving man. May he Rest In Peace with Loretta, the love of his life, forever❤.

Doc & Cindi Oglesby

March 13, 2019

Will miss you.

March 13, 2019

So very sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Demond & Jenelle Nolen, Red Level, Al

L V

March 13, 2019

My sincere condolences on your great loss.May you find peace and comfort during this sad time.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chauvin Funeral Home & Crematory - Houma

5899 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360

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5899 Hwy 311, Houma, LA 70360

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