Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.
Bodiou, Stanley Vincent
STANLEY VINCENT BODIOU passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the age of 72 years.
STANLEY VINCENT BODIOU passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the age of 72 years.
Stan is survived by his son Ian (Melodie), sisters Valerie, Sandra and Elaine (Brent); grandchildren Ainsley, Emily and Aidan; nephews Randall (Carla), Duane and nieces Paula (Tonia) and Wanda (Calvin); as well as great-nephews and great-nieces.
He was predeceased by his son Stanley Neil, his parents Yves and Edith, nephew Wayne and great-niece Brandi-Lee.
Stan was born on August 15, 1944 in England. He travelled to Canada by ship at age 1 with Mom and sister Valerie eventually moving to Cardston and later to Lethbridge where he resided until his passing.
Stan loved to ski and his favourite hills were at Castle Mountain Resort near Pincher Creek. He was a founding member and instructor of the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing - Alberta (CADS Alberta) and was very proud of all his students. He was a statistician and proud supporter for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and previous Lethbridge hockey teams for over 30 years and rarely missed a game.
Stan was a good father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a kind generous giving man, liked by all who knew him and he knew and cared about a lot of people. He was always willing to lend a hand at whatever was asked of him be it cattle branding, fixing fences or leaky faucets and everything in between.
Stan retired at age 65 from Lafarge Concrete after 41 years of working as block plant supervisor.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 15 (7:00 - 10:00 p.m.) at his favorite hangout Boss Hogs Country Saloon, 1210 - 1 Avenue South, Lethbridge (18 plus years of age). The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to CADS Alberta - Lethbridge (CanadaHelps.org)
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I first met Stan ca. 1987 at a meeting of "Network One". Stan showed kindness in all his actions and always had good remarks to say. I was impressed with his involvement of the CADS Alberta program. Not just anyone is capable of fulfilling this position. In the last few months, I often "bumped" into Stan at the south side Dairy Queen. He was still that same kind, likeable Stan. I am terribly sorry for your loss of your brother, uncle, friend. May God bless your family with peace and comfort.
Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Stan. He used to give me and my friend rides to Calgary and back over 60 years ago and I would see him now and again with my husband and talk to him. Although I hadn't seen him much over the past few years he will be missed.
Will miss seeing and visiting with Stan! He skied, laughed and enjoyed life! Condolences to friends and family!
Sending my deepest condolences to stan's family. I grew up on 6th street for 21 years & he lived two houses down from me. Every time us kids would be playing outside he would stop to say hi, tease us or even give us slurpees. We often in the summer did ice tea stands & he would always be one of the first customers who always over paid us! Haha, stan was a great,kind,and always had the best Halloween candy to give out, helping out kinda guy. I'm glad I went and visit & say hi to the older folks on the block of 6th on the 21st & saw his big grin ! Sincerly, the girl who has great memory's growing up from great people like Stan.
My deepest condolences to Ian and all Stan's sisters. I will miss Stan , he always cheered me up everytime I was without a job. He was a good friend for over 25 years. May he rest in peace. Grace
Stan was a wonderful thoughtful man. We have many fond memories of him at castle mountain. He will be missed by all of us.Our deepest sympathies to his family.