Lily "Lil" Bodnar

With grateful hearts for a beautiful life well lived, the family of Lily “Lil” Bodnar of Bonnyville, Alberta announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the age of 98 years.

Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of memories are her daughters: Lori Bodnar (Patrick Wright) of Spruce Grove, AB, Valerie Metrunec (Alan Haggerty) of Bonnyville, AB; grandchildren: Kelsey (Kyler) Ryan, Kailie Metrunec (Johannes van der Werf), Kyle Metrunec (Kyra Bailey); treasured great grandchildren: Kona & Kacey Ryan, Wilder van der Werf; Lil will also be remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family & many friends.

Lil was predeceased by her husband: Theodore “Ted” Bodnar; parents: Henri & Lucienne Bourgoin; brother & sister-in-law: Maurice (Annabelle) Bourgoin.

Funeral Service, Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., Graham Field House, Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre, Bonnyville, AB with Reverend Stephen Sparks officiating. Pallbearers: Kelsey Ryan,  Kyler Ryan, Kailie Metrunec, Johannes van der Werf, Kyle Metrunec, Kyra Bailey.

A private interment will take place at the St. John’s United Church Cemetery, Bonnyville, AB where Lil will be laid to rest with her beloved Ted.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in memory of Lil may be sent to the Bonnyville Health Foundation, 5001 Lakeshore Drive, Bonnyville, AB T9N 0G8.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. T. van Deventer and the staff at Bonnyville Health Centre Long-Term Care for their compassionate care.

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