John Bodnarchuk, 78

John Bodnarchuk, 78, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away peacefully Sunday,
December 21, 2008 at the Rainy River Health Center with family at his side.

John was born February 28, 1930 in Sundown, Man. to the late Karl and Annie
Bodnarchuk.

In his younger years, John began driving truck and continued for 44 years
until his retirement. In his later years, John will be best remembered,
driving his small red tractor plowing gardens and pushing snow.

One of his favourite pastimes was playing his violin at various functions in
the Rainy River District.

In 2000, John and Jessie moved to Rainy River where they were able to do
what they loved. Together, they spent hours fishing, in their shack in the
winter and by boat all summer.

John was united in marriage to Jessie (Fults), who survives along with their
four children, John (Cheryl) Bodnarchuk of Fort Frances, Ont., Tony
Bodnarchuk of Red Deer, Alberta, Bernadette Bodnarchuk of Calgary, Alberta,
and Jerry Bodnarchuk of
Penticton, B. C.

Guido will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Kevin Bodnarchuk of Sault
Ste. Marie, Ont., Michael (Sonja) Bodnarchuk of Fort Frances, Ont., Jennifer
(Rus) Burns of Simcoe, Ont., Madeline and Nickolus Beaton of Calgary,
Alberta, and Karly Jo
Bodnarchuk of Ponoka, Alberta, and great grandchildren Thomas and Jack
Burns, and Braden and Emma Bodnarchuk.

John also leaves behind brothers, Bill (Dell) Bodnarchuk of Thompson, Man.,
Stan (Judy) Bodnarchuk and Michael (Allison) Bodnarchuk all of Surrey, B.C.,
and sisters, Mae (Guy) DeGagne of Selkirk, Man., Helen (Bill) Russell of
Bradenton, Florida, and
Sadie Wright of Sparwood, B. C.; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Karl and Annie Bodnarchuk, and his sister
Nellie Naturkach.

Cremation has taken place at Rainy River Cremation Services in International
Falls, MN.

At John's request a private family interment will be held at a later date.

Should family and friends so desire, in memoriam donations, may be made to
the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary or the Heart and Stroke Foundation c/o
Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0. Online condolences
may be left at www.northridgefuneralhome.com.