Jacqueline Barrilleaux Pontiff, affectionately known as Jackie, passed away at the age of 92 in the early morning hours of Monday, August 14, 2023 at Legacy of Franklin Nursing Home.
Jackie was born in Centerville on March 14, 1931, the youngest of five children born to Henry Barrilleaux Jr. and Lillian Sinitiere Barrilleaux. She was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville. Jackie was a woman who enjoyed a simple life centered around that which she loved most, her family. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her two children, Trudy P. Bourgeois and her husband Blake T. Bourgeois Sr. and Ernest “Ernie” Pontiff III and his companion Rita Ware; three grandchildren, Blake T. Bourgeois Jr. and his wife Rhonda, Devin Pontiff and his wife Katie, and Alyssa Pontiff and her fiancé Jory Hebert; three great grandchildren, Addie Faye Bourgeois, Dreydan Comeaux, and Briggs Hebert; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Pontiff Jr.; her parents, Henry Barrilleaux and Lillian Sinitiere Barrilleaux; and her four siblings, Roland Barrilleaux, Sr., Henry J. “Cotton” Barrilleaux, Anna Lee Barrilleaux, and Shirley Robicheaux.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville during a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial. Following she will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Joel Faulk will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 AM, with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:30AM. Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Blake Bourgeois Jr., Devin Pontiff, Jacob Robicheaux, Gary Robicheaux, Roland Barrilleaux Jr., and Michael “Mickey” Barrilleaux.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.