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George Bodnar
April 28, 1926 - December 14, 2011
Obituary
It is with profound sadness and heaviness of hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband, George Bodnar. He rests peacefully at the age of 85 following a courageous battle with cancer. Dad was born April 28, 1926 in Brosseau, Alberta, and passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011, with family by his side. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Anne of 59 years; 5 sons & 1 daughter, Gordon (Gladys), Tony (Judy), Christine (Cliff), Zen (Lila), Ken (Bonnie) & George (Maryann); 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Mike, Bill (Henrietta), Nick, Dick, Peter (Linda); 3 sisters, Nancy Malo, Helen Lavoie & Mary (Bill) Taschuk; numerous nieces & nephews. George was predeceased by his parents, John & Waselka “Elsie”, brothers, John & Alex; sister, Maria; sisters-in-law, Jean, Rose, Beatrice, Sherrell McCallum, Lorraine Doutdy; brothers-in-law, Real Lavoie, Camille Noel, Johnny Malo; several nieces & nephews. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Ukrainian Cultural Centre, St. Paul. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Ukrainian Cultural Centre, St. Paul. Reverend Father Wasyl Sapiha officiating with interment in Union Cemetery, St. Paul. If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30”s Cancer Support Society, Two Hills Palliative Care Association, Alberta Cancer Society or Cross Cancer Institute c/o Box 1780, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0.
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From: Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff
Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
From: DAN AND EILEEN DUBUC
Relation: very good friend
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
From: Marshall Towpich
Relation: cousin
Very sorry to hear about George’s passing. We would so much have liked to have attended his service, however we are in Florida until April.
Our prayers and condolences to all the family.
Marshall Towpich and Family
From: Tracy Rowlandson
Relation: Friend of his daughter Christine
My condolences go out to the whole family, especially to you Christine, I have admired your dedication to your dad, your support to your mom, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and in my heart I am rejoicing in the freedom that your father has found in the arms of angels. Take care.
From: Clifford Thickson
Relation: Father-in-Law
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for our lose. George was always like a father to me. I will remember him always smiling and laughing. He will be dearly missed by everyone who’s lives he touched.
Clifford Thickson
From: Julian Bodnar and Family
Relation: Uncle
Aunty Anne and Family:
Our sincere condolences to each of you on the passing of Uncle George. Unfortuantely we could not join with you at the funeral. however, our thoughts are with you and we hope you will find strength to go forward at this difficult time.
Julian Bodnar and Family
Saskatoon
From: RON AND SYLVIA BODNAR
Relation: UNCLE
We sincerely regret hearing about Uncle George and wish we could have been there to extend our support and condolences. Unfortunately we are in Texas for the winter and were unable to attend Our solemn regards to all of you as you cope with this loss.
Love Ron and Sylvia Bodnar.
From: Sophia Krysa
Relation: friends
George, Maryann and all the family. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Cherish the memories and hold onto his love. He will always be with you. we are so very sorry.
Sophia Krysa and family
From: alan and teresa carter
Relation: family friend
You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. We wish you strength as you struggle to deal with the passing of your loved one. As time goes by you will remember the great strength your father had, and smile at some of the memories you share with others that knew him. God Bless.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
December 21, 2011
Beginning at 10:30am
Location:
All Saints Ukrainian Cultural Centre
5601 51 Street
St. Paul, AB Canada
Prayer Service Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Ukrainian Cultural Centre, St. Paul
5601 51 Street
St. Paul, AB Canada
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If desired, donations may be made to Haying in the 30”s Cancer Support Society, Two Hills Palliative Care Association, Alberta Cancer Society or Cross Cancer Institute c/o Box 1780, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A0.
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