Marion Snider Poncho was born on May 3, 1941 on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Polk County, Texas and passed away on May 17, 2014 in Woodville, Texas. He was a devoted husband and father; he was also very proud of being a Lay Minister. He had a love for gospel, was a Sunday School Teacher, and a devote Christian who was dedicated to the Lord. He is preceded in death by his parents, Folsom David Poncho and Taia (John) Poncho; brothers, Chap Poncho and Needham Poncho; and sister-in-law, Wanda Poncho.

His survived by his wife, Mary Poncho of Woodville, Texas; daughters, Rashyal Sylestine and husband, Frank of the Reservation, Sylvia Lovelace and husband, Britt of Rockport, Texas, Charla Talacon and husband, Shash of Christen, Washington; step-son, James Hunter of Warren, Texas; brothers, Robert Poncho of the Reservation and Elwin Poncho of Spurger, Texas; sisters, Ruthie Padilla, Lenora Williams, and Jennie Thompson of the Reservation; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Poncho of the Reservation, Joyce Poncho of the Reservation, and Elizabeth Poncho of Spurger, Texas; grandchildren, Leif Poncho, Cameron and Isabella Buford, and Koral, Bart and Karman Sylestine; step-grandchildren, Matthew and Sterling Lovelace, Brittany Kolodziej and husband Marty; great-grandchild, Quinn Kolodziej; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Mr. Poncho will be escorted to his grave by pallbearers Stewart Poncho, Rydell Williams, Eric Poncho, Elgin Poncho, Troy Langley, Zachary Williams, Richard Thompson, and Marcus Thompson.

Honorary pallbearers: Roby Williams, Harvey Williams, Michael Reyna, Sean Williams, Laine Langley, and Talon Sky Williams.




Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com