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James F. Ponec

1934 - 2023

BORN

1934

DIED

2023

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James Ponec Obituary

Ponec, James F.

October 9, 1934 - April 19, 2023

VISITATION: Sunday, April 23, 3pm, with 5pm VIGIL SERVICE, West Center Chapel. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURAL: Monday 10:30am, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with military honors. Family burial: St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers memorials to Masses; St. Thomas More Endowment; Knights of Columbus Council 10184; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; or directed by the family. To view a live broadcast of the Mass, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the "View Live Cast" button at the top of the home page.

HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER

West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd.

(402) 391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com

Published by Omaha World-Herald from Apr. 20 to Apr. 23, 2023.

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Tom and Tina Layman

April 21, 2023

This man shared Christ´s Love in his daily steps ... an awesome mentor for everyone to have learned from. It´s God´s time to have Jim home. Peace to his family.

M S

April 20, 2023

Thank you for your military service

Father William Fitzgerald, Scottsdale AZ

April 20, 2023

Condolences on the death of an old friend.
I will offer my mass for Jim. We go way back to the 50´s and Seminary days. "Father FITZ"

Lucille Mannino

April 20, 2023

Ann & family
My deepest sympathy and Prayers for your loss. God Bless

Patty Monzu

April 20, 2023

My thoughts and prayers with the family on the loss of Jim. May he rest in peace and may all the beautiful memories give you comfort in the days ahead.

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Memorial Events
for James Ponec

Apr

23

Visitation

3:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

Apr

23

Vigil

5:00 p.m.

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

Apr

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

NE

Funeral services provided by:

Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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