Mary Bodie, of Coaldale, beloved wife of the late Alex Bodie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept 11, 2013 at the age of 87.
Mary is survived by her three children and their families: Monica (Ken) Kearns of Lethbridge, Janice (Ken) McLaughlin of Kelowna, and Robert (Susan) Bodie of Coaldale; grandchildren Barrett (Eisha) Kearns and their son Nicholas, of Lethbridge, Bonnie Kearns of United Arab Emirates, Tiffany DeCecco of Calgary, Kristopher McLaughlin of Kelowna, Kevin and Kim McLaughlin and their son Mason of Lethbridge, Kyle McLaughlin (Morgan Freeman) of Airdrie, Colten, Mackenzie, and Ashley Bodie of Coaldale and sister-in-law Jolane Sekura of Taber.
She is also survived by Alex’s side of the family and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Alex, brother John, sister Catherine, and parents John and Theresa (Merkl) Sekura Sr.
Mary, the eldest of three siblings, was born in Sokolovac, Yugoslavia on December 2, 1925. She saw her father for the first time almost three years later. John emigrated to Canada in 1925 but Mary and her mother didn’t arrive until September, 1928. She was raised and schooled in Taber, and had many happy memories and stories of growing up on the farm, the Horvath house, the Red Trail, the treks back and forth to Reliance school and the Saturday night dances.
She married Alex Bodie in 1949, and moved to Coaldale to farm and raise their family.
She loved the outdoors with her gardening and flowers. Her green thumb brought her great pride and joy, always ensuring there was plenty for family and friends. Her collection of recipe books and magazines are a testament of her passion for baking, cooking and canning. Her children and grandchildren developed a love of her old country foods which will be dearly missed.
Mary’s laugh, smile and sense of humour will be a cherished memory.
A Prayer Service will be held at ST. AMBROSE CATHIOLIC CHURCH, 1513 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, Alberta, on Monday, September 16th, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Ray & Ellen Wagner officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1513 23rd Avenue, Coaldale, Alberta, on Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. with Father Thomas Vadassery, Celebrant.
A private family interment will take place.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
