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Kenneth "Ken" George Bodnar

February 5, 1966 ~ May 19, 2025 (age 59) 59 Years Old
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Kenneth "Ken" Bodnar Obituary

It is with broken hearts that the family of Kenneth "Ken" George Bodnar of Two Hills, Alberta regretfully announces the passing of their beloved father, grandfather, partner and brother on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the age of 59 years.

Leaving to mourn is Kens partner: Bonnie Wilde; children: Curt (Sonya) McGilvery, Ashley McGilvery, Kendra (Tyra) Bodnar, Kassandra (Jamie) Bodnar, Kerricia Bodnar; cherished grandchildren: Keirra, Kalayna, Brayton Jr., Kamden, Brayleigh, Brayson, Kayin, Brayden; numerous other grandchildren & great grandchildren; siblings: Gordon (Gladys) Bodnar, Tony (Judy) Bodnar, Christine (Cliff) Bodnar-VanderHorst, Zen (Lila) Bodnar, George (Maryann) Bodnar; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.

Ken was predeceased by the mother of his children: Sandra McGilvery; sons in infancy: Baby Boy Bodnar, George Joseph Bodnar; parents: George & Anne Bodnar; son-in-law: Brayton Jackson Sr.; granddaughter in infancy: Cherish Jackson; treasured dog: Harley.

Wake, Monday, May 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., Aiywakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul, Alberta at 4:00 p.m.

Celebration of Life, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., Aiywakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta with Emcee Victor Houle. Pallbearers: Curt McGilvery, George Bodnar, Lyle Steinhauer, Roger Bachelet, Kevin Romanchuk, Carey Yaremchuk, Travis Dennhardt, John VanderHorst. Honorary Pallbearers: Gordon Bodnar, Tony Bodnar, Zen Bodnar, Ferlin "Chopper" McGilvery, Jimmy "Zeus" Moosewah, Earl Stone, Dale Woloshniuk, Ron Tremblay, John Peters, Ashley McGilvery, Eddie Bodnar, Catlin Steinhauer  and everyone who knew and loved him.

Cremation to follow.

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Services

Wake
Monday
May 26, 2025

5:00 PM
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake
Cree Nation, AB T0A 3T0

Funeral Service
Tuesday
May 27, 2025

11:00 AM
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake
Cree Nation, AB T0A 3T0

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February 5, 1966-May 19, 2025




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Ken will be going home to the Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake Cree Nation for a one night wake on Monday, May 26, 2025, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, St. Paul at 4:00 p.m.
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