Margaret Read Pontius

1945 - 2017

Margaret Read Pontius obituary, 1945-2017, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Margaret Pontius Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 5, 2017.

Margaret (Marky) Read Pontius died on March 2, 2017, in San Antonio, TX. Marky was the daughter of Henry James Read and Margaret Roemer Read both of New Orleans, LA. Marky was born and educated in New Orleans. She graduated from the Academy of the Sacred Heart and from Sophie Newcomb College where she majored in French. While at Newcomb she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.



Marky's interest in the culture and history of New Orleans and in its promotion led her to the position of Director of Catering for the Royal Orleans Hotel, a position that she held for eight (8) years. During this time, she was invited to join the Orleans Club and the Junior League. She remains a Sustainer in the Junior League of San Antonio.



When Marky and her husband moved to San Antonio she became the Director of Marketing for The Four Seasons Hotel where she remained for nine (9) years. Subsequently she served as the corporate Director of Marketing for a five-office real estate company in San Antonio.



In San Antonio, Marky with her husband was a member of the San Antonio Country Club and The Argyle. For many years, she served on the Board of Trustees for the University of the Incarnate Word and was engaged in the fundraising campaign to enlarge the University’s School of Nursing. Marky was devoted to her parish of St. Anthony de Padua and for many years served on the pastoral council and the finance council.



In New Orleans, Marky served on the Board of the Selley Foundation which focuses on enhancing the arts and educational assets of the city. She was also a member of Le Petit Salon.



She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Uwe Rainer Pontius; her sister, Katherine Read Ezell (Mr. Steven D.) of Nashville, TN; a nephew, Read Douglas Ezell of Doha, Qatar; and two nieces, Lauren Ezell Minear (Mr. Robert J.) and Eleanor Baldwin Ezell, all of New York City.



Family and friends are invited to a visitation at 10am with a Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.



In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marky’s memory to Newcomb College Institute, 7025 Freret St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70118; Henry James Read Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund at the Loyola University College of Law, 7214 St. Charles Ave., Campus Box 909, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 (Attn: Marcelle Highstreet); or The Greater New Orleans Foundation, 919 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.



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March 1, 2021

Friend

Peter Reininger

Dr. Pontius,
Thinking about you and your family on this special date! Hoping you are doing well.
Peter

April 19, 2020

Friend

Becky Spears

Dr Pontius your wife was my mentor at Four a seasons. I loved her dearly. Gave her a angel for her Christmas tree one year. I didn't run in her circles. But after years of no contact had a dream about her and called to see if she was ok. She was but said she had fainted in Los Vegas a couple weeks before. Last nite I had a dream about her in a silver dress. She was beautiful. I loved her dearly.

March 23, 2017

Our prayers are with you and family ,our heavenly Father give you peace and strength in this time of need , we love you DR. P.

March 23, 2017

Friend

maria ,and family cantu

March 9, 2017

Anne Marie Fargason

I had the pleasure of working with Marky 'way back in 1970-72 at The Royal Orleans Hotel. I remember with great fondness our relaxing together after work. What a delightful young woman she was! My prayers are with you, Uwe. Cherish all the memories.

March 9, 2017

Dr Pontius
Our thoughts and prayers for you and family.
PT. Irene Lopez & Hector Molina
God Bless You !

March 9, 2017

Acquaintance

Margaret A. Forbes

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 9, 2017

Friend

Mike & Rosalind Peters

Dr. Pontius, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

March 9, 2017

Nancy Dyer Muller

Kate, may you and your family find happiness in the memories Marky left behind. My prayers are for you and your family.

March 8, 2017

Greg Tilton

Katie, I missed the announcement and saw it when I got back from call a few minutes ago. You are in the thoughts and prayers of Ann, the kids, and me. Look forward to seeing you and Steve soon. Love. Greg

March 8, 2017

Coworker

Amy Phillips

Thoughts and prayers are with you Dr. Pontius.

March 7, 2017

Addie Langehennig

I will miss Marky so much, she was my mentor, role model and like family to me. A beautiful angel on earth and now in heaven. Prayers for peace to Dr P and all her family and friends.

March 7, 2017

Valerie Johnson

Dr. Pontius we love you so much. You, along with Markys' family, have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers and forever in our hearts. I pray you find comfort in your faith and that you see the magnitude of Gods love throughout your time of sadness. Marky was an amazing woman who touched so many lives and now she gets the honor of spending eternal life with our Lord and saviour watching over you and her family. I wish I could be there with you but please know that we're with you in spirit and prayers.
Sending our love and condolences,
Valerie and the Johnson family

March 7, 2017

Yvette Lorea

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dr. Pontius. May God bless you and give you the strength you need during this time. Anything you need please let us know, your Ortho family at Methodist. ❤

March 7, 2017

Family Friend

Kristy Baumgartner-Tucker

Our prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Please know that Marky touched so many people's lives. I will always carry fond memories of her effervescent personality.

March 7, 2017

Mack Brabham

I didn't know Margaret but I played football at Tulane with Uwe. I offer my sincere condolences to you Uwe and all the family.

March 7, 2017

Tanicia Gonzalez

We love you and we are here if you need anything. We know Mrs. Pontius has had a swift flight with the angels to our Savior's side and will be looking after you from heaven.

God bless you and keep you safe here on earth. All our love, Tanicia Gonzalez and Family

March 7, 2017

Cheryl Fennen

My Husband Charles & I PRAY that He will carry you through this time & give HIS strength!
Love, Charles & Cheryl Fennen

March 7, 2017

Acquaintance

Frieda & Martin Shaw

With our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dr. Pontius.

March 7, 2017

Friend

Keith Markey

Uwe, we are with you in this time of reflection and grief. There are no answers to be sought, only comfort from our Savior. May He bless you with his peace.

March 6, 2017

Friend

Frank & Cherie Mueller

So sorry for the loss of your life partner, Uwe...we are praying for you during this difficult time

March 6, 2017

We love you and are with you in spirit, and ready to embrace when you come home.
Wendy and Buz

March 6, 2017

Acquaintance

Candace Elliott

Prayers are with you,
Candace Elliott
Neil Elliott

March 6, 2017

Friend

Prissy Kent

Marky was a wonderful woman, full of life and gorgeous . Her wonderful Christmas parties were always a treat because she was open to so many great food ideas. She was a brace and knowledgeable woman and I was proud to call her a friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

March 6, 2017

Barbara Yount

Uwe, Minter and I were so saddened to read about Marky. It is hard to imagine as the Marky we remember and knew was so full of life. Our thoughts are with you.
Barbara Yount

March 6, 2017

Friend

Peter & Nancy

We really wish there were words to take away your suffering, but sometimes no amount of words are sufficient. Kindly accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

March 6, 2017

My deepest Sympathy to Dr. Pontius and family.

M.I. Courtheyn (pt. of Dr. Pontius)

March 5, 2017

Beth Angelo

Uwe, my heart goes out to you and Marky's family. I so enjoyed talking with her those few times we met. The love you shared was so beautifully apparent and to see it was a gift. With sincere affection, Beth Harris Angelo

March 5, 2017

Friend

Kelsey Lipo

May God wrap his loving arms around your family and friends during this difficult time. My family's thoughts and prayers are with the Read family and Dr. Pontius.

March 4, 2017

Gina and Louie Rubiola

Marky you will be missed. You were such a bright light. God's blessings on Dr P and family.

March 4, 2017

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Gerald and Patricia Holloway

May God richly bless both family and friends during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Gerald and Patricia Holloway

March 4, 2017

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Gerald and Patricia Holloway

May God richly bless both family and friends during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 4, 2017

Acquaintance

Patricia Doucet

My condolences and prayers go out to her family. She was a special lady and will be missed.

March 4, 2017

Family Friend

Sgt Rick Trevino

Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of great loss. May God bless you and guide you through your time of sorrow.

March 4, 2017

Marjorie Cortez

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Dr. P May the Lord give you strength and hope during this difficult time. Sending our love to you and your family. ❤ From your Methodist OR family❤

March 4, 2017

MARY PICACIO

My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May God's guidance be your strength during this time. Love from Mary Picacio

March 4, 2017

Coworker

Monica Molpus

We are sorry to hear of her passing. We pray for strength for you in this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love from the Ortho floor at Methodist

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