聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 O鈥橰ay Charles Pontius, late of Regina, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Regina General Hospital. He was born in Carlyle, Saskatchewan to Ralph and Elizabeth Pontius and lived most of his life there.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 O鈥橰ay was a passionate, caring man who enjoyed carpentry, curling, the cottage life and his dogs.聽 He was known for his outstanding work ethic employed as a carpenter for Marathon Oil until his retirement. 聽聽O鈥橰ay gave of himself unwaveringly to family and friends always giving his time generously to help family, friends and his community.聽 O鈥橰ay was an artisan too.聽 He could work magic with scraps of wood, creating聽 works of art treasured by family and friends fortunate enough to get one. 聽His Christmas decorations won awards year after year. 聽He was that special dad who could build and fix anything. 聽But the most important thing he built was a loving home in Carlyle for his family.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 O鈥橰ay was extremely loving to his family, Cheryl (George) of Winnipeg, Heather (Glen) of Regina, Brett (Karen) of Sherwood Park; grandchildren Jessica, Christopher (Kristy), Mark, and his 鈥榮hadow鈥� for many years, Ben (Cassie); great grandson Jonathan. O鈥橰ay was predeceased by his parents; sisters Esther and Ella; brothers Elmer and George; and stepson Edward.聽 He is also survived by his devoted wife and best friend Muriel; brother Donald (Joan); sisters Betty (Bob), Joan; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and many good friends.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Words cannot express our loss but we know that he is now in a peaceful place.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 A private Celebration of Life will be held in Carlyle at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family鈥檚 on-line obituary at:
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Arrangements in care of Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services, Regina, SK (306-757-2327).
