Obituary of Bonnie Adele Reynolds

Mrs. Bonnie Reynolds of Yorkton, passed away peacefully in her home on February 28, 2019 at the age of 78 years. Bonnie Adele Reynolds was born on May 7, 1940 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Joseph and Emmie (Wagner) Lenius. Her early years were spent with her parents and younger sister Marion in MacNutt and Windthorst, prior to moving to Yorkton in 1951. She attended and graduated from the Yorkton Collegiate Institute. She pursued and excelled in many activities growing up including piano, choir, figure skating and baton. Her Roman Catholic faith was very important to her from a young age. She was very active in her family's church (St. Gerard's), and also with various youth groups. She completed the highest level of piano and was certified as an instructor. She worked for numerous years in a variety of clerk and receptionist jobs and enjoyed meeting and working with the public. In 1958 Bonnie wed Richard Reynolds. They were blessed with two children, Lindsay and Lisa. They moved to and made Winnipeg their home for many years. Bonnie dedicated herself to her role as mother and homemaker which she held as her most important occupation. Church life continued to be central and a guiding force for her life. She returned to Yorkton to be closer to family. She reinvested in her involvement with St. Gerard's church being very active as an organist and choir member. She became a grandmother and loved her involvement with her grandchildren. Bonnie is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Emmie. She is survived by her son Lindsay (Csilla), daughter Lisa (Darryl) Pacholko and precious grandchildren Jessica (Dustin) Ludwig, Hillarie Pacholko, Cassia Pacholko and Mia Reynolds. She is also survived by her sister Marion (Robert) Putland and nephew Brett Putland. The Funeral Mass was held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Yorkton, Saskatchewan with Rev. Father Louis Kim Nguyen as Celebrant. Accompanist Diana Hornung led the congregation in the hymns, ‘How Great Thou Art' ,‘Psalm 23', ‘Prayer of St. Francis', ‘Come to Me', ‘Songs of the Angels' and ‘Amazing Grace'. The readings were read by granddaughters Hillarie Pacholko and Mia Reynolds, and general intercessions given by granddaughter Jessica Ludwig. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Lindsay Reynolds & Lisa Pacholko serving as urn bearers. Memorials in memory of Bonnie may be made to St. Gerard's Church as gifts of remembrance. Service Details. Service When: Friday, March 8th, 2019 11:00am Location: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Address: 125 Third Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 1C4 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK