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2016
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Anna Lyles
August 24, 2016
Our most sincere condolences for a man with a heart of gold and a true love of life. He added so much to our festivities and has left a hole that cannot be filled. My apologies for this delayed expression of sympathy, but the feelings are no less heart felt. The Mesilla Valley Maze Family, Anna Lyles & Ed Montana
Jerome Padilla
July 26, 2016
I had the Honor to work with Benny as his manager when I took over the Epic team after their manager left PHS. Benny was a Great employee and even greater person always positive and giving to his fellow employees and love for kids with his magic. We will miss you. Our condolences to your family.
Tammy Landrum
July 22, 2016
"The Amazing Bodinni" I hired Benny years ago to perform at the assisted living community I was working at as an Activity Director years ago. Let me just say the residents loved him!!! I really enjoyed his magic and humor show he kept us laughing!! I hired him every year after that for Halloween..... Benny you WILL be missed. My heart felt condolences to the family.
LeighAnn Maniaci
July 22, 2016
Rest in peace my friend; I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to know you. My heartfelt thought and prayers go out to Bri & Kenzie whom he oftened talked about and was so proud of. May God bless you especially in the days ahead!
Tamarah Quillmann
July 22, 2016
Benny was the BEST! They are so lucky to get to be with him in Heaven now. He'll be with us forever in our memories of all the great times we had with him. I am so grateful for the time I was given with Benny. I love you, Benny.
Maria A
July 21, 2016
I am sending my sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in this thought found at Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn
Phil Alcon
July 20, 2016
Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him.
July 19, 2016
To the family of Benny James Bodo Jr. my deepest sympathies for your loss. May God's holy spirit carry you through this difficult time. Please take comfort in knowing that tears, pain and death will soon be eliminated.
Richard Searle
July 19, 2016
Benny touched so many lives for the better, mine included. I will always remember his love of performing, his down to earth common sense and his inspiring courage. To Benny's family and loved ones, please accept my deepest condolences. Benny continues to be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, rest in peace my friend.
TIM MEIERS
July 19, 2016
Dear Benny (and to his family),
I want all who read this note to know just how much I enjoyed the time I spent with you, Benny. My time running with you on the DHS track and x-country teams would have been unbearable had it not been for you and your sense of humor!
I still consider myself an honorary member of the Santa Rita Rock Throwers Association.
When I think back on those "days of old", I always remember you and how hard you made me laugh. Thank you so much.
Sonny Rochford
July 19, 2016
I am truly sorry to learn that my good friend from HS school as left us so soon. Benny, Barry, and I made a few road trips together during our summer days in HS and shared many great times. I just wish that i was able to stay closer to him over the years, the last time i was able to see Benny was a few years ago in Durango with some of our old class mates. Benny was truly one of a kind and we all will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and we all will miss a great friend and father.

July 18, 2016
Please find comfort in Jesus words at John 17:3 and hope for a bright future. Our deepest condolences.
July 18, 2016
Dear Benny, You were an hilarious addition to my brother Tim's friends!! Such a joy to be around! I would have loved to know you as an adult. Ski team was a blast with you.
Sincere condolences for the family.
Julie Turner Jorgensen
Margie Melendrez
July 18, 2016
Benny was always so positive and had a great outlook on life. He was always so bubbly and upbeat regardless of what he was going through with his sickness. He always made me laugh. When I needed help, no matter how busy he was he would stop to help me. I loved his energy.
Benny you will be remembered and missed greatly. Love you Benny. May your light shine upon us all.
A Friend Forever,
Margie
Kent Wilson
July 18, 2016
Thank you for the laugh's, your smile and friendship.
RIP my friend.
Donna Ashwill
July 18, 2016
Benny was so awesome. I worked with him for 11 years and he was always positive, patient and kind. He performed at my granddaughters' birthday parties twice and all the children were fascinated and loved watching him (the adults too). My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. We will all miss him.
Kathy Tipton
July 18, 2016
My prayers go out to Benny's family. I too had the pleasure of working for many years with Benny at Pres. He was always happy and helpful and made you feel welcome as a new team member. We asked Benny twice come do his magic show for my granddaughters, they loved him. The world lost a great person, Benny you will be missed but not forgotten.
July 18, 2016
What a great guy, I will miss Benny greatly. My kids loved his magic as well.
July 18, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Please know that God is close to the brokenhearted (Ps 34: 18). He will help you to endure.
Ron Dutton
July 18, 2016
As a fellow magician, Benny was very special indeed in the magic community. Our prayers are with his daughters, family, and friends. Everyone he touched was better for his upbeat good cheer, helpfulness, and enthusiasm for life. Benny was truly one of the good people of the world. -- Dean, The Dr. Ronald P. Dutton Assembly 292 of The Society of American Magicians, Greeley, Colorado.
Syvilla Moody
July 18, 2016
Benny you will be missed by many.
Your light was bright
I send my Condolences to Mckenzie, Brianna, your family and friends. Love
Aunt connie
July 18, 2016
Sending love to Benny's sweet precious daughters Bri and Kenzie who held him in their arms till the very end. Now they can carry the memory of their beloved dad in their hearts forever. The greatest accomplishment a man can leave is a positive imprint on his children and Benny did just that. He is smiling down on his girls now and again being a clown in heaven.
mona crangle smirh
July 17, 2016
Prayers and Gods blessing for the family. Great memories of Benny from high school.
Lori & Tony Casalvieri
July 17, 2016
Condolences and love to Benny's family and friends. He has left this world too soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel McGillivray
July 17, 2016
So very sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was one great person. I remember starting at Presbyterian in 1995 in opeations and Benny was one of the guys I worked with. He always made me fell welcome and showed me the ropes. I cannot believe it has been 21 years already. I saw him daily working at Pres. working as hard as always. I will never forget him.
Rhonda Pratt
July 17, 2016
Such a sweet spirit. You will be missed..
Catherine Kane
July 17, 2016
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to Bennys family, and all the lives he touched. You will be cherished in our memories forever we will never forget your beautiful soul so full of love and laughter I will miss you terribly my best friend rest in peace.
Jeff Ray Miller
July 17, 2016
From stardust you were made, to earth dust you will return. I will always remember you. Your genuine self, was always the person you portrayed. I'm so sorry you left this earth after such a short time on it. Thanks for the positive energy that trailed behind the path you blazed.
Jeff Miller
July 17, 2016
From stardust you were made, to earth dust you will return. I will always remember you. Your genuine self, was always the person you portrayed. I'm so sorry you left this earth after such a short time on it. Thanks for the positive energy that trailed behind the path you blazed.
Catherine Kane
July 17, 2016
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to Benny's family and all the lives he touched. You will be cherished in our memories forever...we will never forget your beautiful soul so full of love and laughter...I will miss you terribly my best friend...rest in peace.
AnneMarie Stanton
July 17, 2016
Rest in Peace Benny... you were a special guy and loved by many! You will be missed.... Love and light my friend... sending prayers of comfort and peace to your loved ones.. May the Lord lift them up during these times of grief and bring them peace....
Steven Janes
July 16, 2016
Deepest condolences to all who were fortunate to meet Benny. Benny brought so much laughter to so many people. Rest In Peace after such a courageous fight. Thank You for the good times!
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