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Celebration of Life for Giles Pond in Houston

A candlelight vigil honoring the life and legacy of Giles Pond in Houston.

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Giles Pond, a cherished son and friend, will be honored in a visitation and funeral service in Houston. The events highlight his vibrant life, faith, and connections with family and friends. Attendees are encouraged to share memories at the online memorial tribute dedicated to him.

Houston – The life of Giles Pond, a beloved son, brother, and friend, will be honored during a visitation and funeral service next week. Giles Pond’s life, marked by his love for family, dedication to faith, and passion for friendship, was tragically cut short, leaving a profound impact on those who knew him.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during a visitation on June 19 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, where a Holy Rosary will begin at 4:30 PM. This heartfelt gathering will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on June 20 at 2 PM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Houston.

Giles, who thrived in both his personal and academic life, was a remarkable individual known for his joyful personality and energetic spirit. He attended St. Michael Catholic School before graduating from Memorial High School in Houston, where he fostered connections that would last a lifetime.

Following high school, Giles pursued higher education at Texas Christian University (TCU), majoring in Finance. He excelled academically, making the Dean’s List during his freshman year. At TCU, Giles was an active member of the SAE fraternity, further enhancing his college experience through camaraderie and social connections.

A defining feature of Giles’s life was his passionate engagement in various interests. His deep faith guided him, and his love for fitness shaped a significant aspect of his everyday routine. Respected and admired by peers, he possessed a unique talent for making others feel seen and included, an ability that drew people to him.

Giles’s relationship with his siblings – Pilar, Corbin, and Belicia – was a source of profound happiness and strength. The bonds of love shared among them were characterized by support and resilience, further illustrating the loving environment in which Giles was raised. The importance of friendship in Giles’s life cannot be overstated; his effortless way of connecting with others was evident in the lasting relationships he formed.

Though Giles’s life was tragically brief, he lived it to the fullest, filled with a commitment to love, faith, and connection. He is survived by his loving parents, Marlo and David Pond, alongside his devoted siblings, leaving behind a legacy of warmth that will be cherished by all who knew him.

For those wishing to express their condolences, memories can be shared through an online memorial tribute dedicated to Giles Pond, offering a space for reflecting on his life and sharing stories of the many ways he touched others’ lives.

The upcoming services promise to be a fitting tribute to a young man whose life was marked by joy, sincerity, and dedication to his loved ones. Friends and community members are encouraged to join in celebrating his memory, emphasizing the values he exemplified throughout his life.