In memory of Bonny Sosa
August 12, 2008
Lifelong Alaska resident and Healthy Futures “Get Active”-ist Bonny Kay Sosa, 50, died suddenly of a brain tumor Aug. 7, 2008, at Providence Alaska Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family. “Until the end, she was full of grace, humor and compassion,” her family wrote.
Bonny touched a lot of people in her life. We invite you to use this blog to share a personal condolence, memory or story of how she touched yours by clicking on the link to “Share Your Thoughts” on the right.
August 13, 2008 at 8:22 am
My heart sinks at the sudden death of such an awesome energy that I know will live on via her efforts she accomplished while alive.
Thank you Bonny, you are missed.
August 13, 2008 at 10:37 am
Bonnie was such a breath of fresh air. Her ability to inspire others was amazing. Her smile was always genuine and she truly cared about how your day was going and was glad to see you at each and every event. Her youthful exhuberance was instilled in our children at Tuesday night races and I am happy that my children were able to meet and talk with such an amazing woman. I was lucky enough to announce with Bonnie at the Gold Nugget Triathlon this year and knew immediately that I had made a friend for life. I will miss her as a person and everything she brought to this lucky community.
August 13, 2008 at 1:40 pm
May you rest in peace, Bonny Sosa. I’m glad to have known you. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
August 13, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Sam,
My prayers are with you as you go on this new journey. I have found that it is the only thing that works! Believe me, He understands. She is now in an incredibly beautiful and fulfilling place and we will be joining her some day. Please read Heaven, by Randy Alcorn. It was sent to me in my desperation, and I was immensly comforted by it. Call if you want to (2288).
Dennis
August 13, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Sam, I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. Both you and Bonnie are inspiration to lifelong athletes. I recall many times seeing you both at events and admiring your commitment to health and fitness and each other. I will keep you in my thoughts!
Julie Bryant
August 15, 2008 at 6:00 am
Everyone at the City of Madisonville is saddened to learn of Bonnie’s death. Although i did not have the opportunity to know Bonnie personally, we will always be proud claim her as one of our own. Our deepest sympathies go to all of Bonnie’s family and friends.
Will Cox, Mayor
City of Madisonville, Kentucky
August 15, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Bonny and I were schoolmates for the majority of our elemmetary and secondary time. During our adulthood she and I shared the desire to encourage young students to be active and fit.
I have used the Healthy Futures program, which was Bonny’s heart and sole, in my Physical Education classes. Our last time together we laughed, and told new and old stories of not only ourselves but of our experiences with many other classmates. My thoughts go out to the Brown family, we will all miss Bonny.
August 19, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Oh my…I knew Bonny years ago when her son Lucas and my son Isaiah were in kindergarten at Government Hill. They were also in Camp Fire together. I have fun memories of the parent nights and playground time. Since I have seen Bonny around town since with her beautiful smile. Thank you Bonny for your smile. To her family; May God bring joy to your hearts and allow you to rejoice with wonderful memories of such an amazing woman.
God Bless.