Rita Ruth Ponthieux

A funeral mass for Rita Ruth Ponthieux, of Marksville, will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum No. 2.

Rita Ponthieux, age 92, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Colonial Nursing Home in Marksville.

Rita cherished many simple pleasures in life. She loved driving to the mall in Alexandria, enjoyed Sunday movie outings and dining at Picadilly with her late husband. Her yard was always adorned with beautiful flower beds, reflecting her love for nature. Rita was a devoted Eucharistic Minister and shared her faith by teaching catechism at Marksville Elementary. She found joy in shopping, playing cards, and trying her luck at slot machines in casinos. Her milk pies were legendary, and she delighted in cooking for her loved ones. Rita and her husband shared a special bond, praying the rosary together morning and night. Now, she is reunited with her beloved husband, and we find comfort in knowing she is at peace.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Donna Lucas (Ray) of Marksville and Laura Poret (Brad) of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Nicole Lucas of Marksville, Steven Lucas of Fifth Ward, Ryan Lucas (Emily) of Marksville, Joe Poret of New Orleans, Tucker Poret of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Alec Belt of Marksville, Gage Bordelon of Marksville, Beau Lucas of Fifth Ward, Abel Lucas of Fifth Ward; great-great grandchildren, Brysen Belt of Marksville and Beckam Belt of Marksville.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Brad Poret, Steven Lucas, Ryan Lucas, Joe Poret, Tucker Poret, and Alec Belt.

A visitation will begin at 5:00pm until 10:00pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Marksville. A rosary prayer service will be recited at 7:00pm. Visitation will resume at 8:00am until time of service on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Ponthieux, Sr.; son, Rudolph Ponthieux, Jr.; parents, Camille & Hazel Dauzat; sister, Laura Mae Briggs; and her brother, Havard Dauzat.

Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville is entrusted with funeral arrangements.