Lance Pontiff

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the Live Oak Room at Walters Funeral Home for Lance Pontiff, 71, who passed away from frontotemporal dementia on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m.

Lance is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cindy Pontiff; his daughter, Olivia Pontiff and her husband John Cico; one sister, Teena Guidry; and two brothers, Joe Pontiff and Brett Pontiff.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Louella and Joseph Pontiff.

In his free time, Lance enjoyed volunteering with The Chapel on the Campus in Baton Rouge, vacationing at the beach – often with his dear friends Stuart Stelly and Julie Amberg, listening to music, and working on small projects around the house. Above all, he cherished spending time with his extended family and friends, including Elsie Robin, Kenny Hayes, Craig Hayes, and many others who held a special place in his heart.

The family would like to extend special thanks to T.S. Granger.

Memorial donations can be made in the name of Michael Lance Pontiff to Hospice of Acadiana.

Walters Funeral Home, (337) 706-8941, 2424 North University Avenue in Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements.