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BORN
1957
DIED
2017
Bona Tucker Obituary
She would have been 60 years old on Jan. 26.
"Our community lost a hero," said Shelly Tiedeman-Gomez of the Noah's Bark animal rescue.
Her love of animals spanned a lifetime, said her brother, Ron Honabach of Nampa, Idaho.
Memories and Condolences
for Bona Tucker
29 Entries
Debra
May 7, 2017
Just found out about Bona's passing - the world has lost a loving, beautiful, caring, woman . My condolences to her family. The good work she did will live on . She helped so many bunnies ! So sad about the news
March 6, 2017
My deepest condolences for a very caring advocate and voice for the animals.
Sarah Macronald
February 2, 2017
Deepest condolences to Bona's family at this sad time. Her work was inspirational and she was respected throughout rescues in the U.K. !
Carol Tatsumi
January 26, 2017
Our family sends our sympathies to Denise and Ron. We loved spending time with your mom and sister, and she shared her love of bunnies and volunteer spirit with our daughter and our family for these past 16 years. Bless her and all the critters she rescued and loved.
Dan & Therese Onischuk
January 25, 2017
Dear Bona,
It was a joy to know you, sadly far too briefly.
Your caring compassion reminds many people of what it is to be a truly caring person in a techno-money focused world. Your love & kindness relieved much suffering, gave hope, inspired many, and will continue to do so.
Thank you for being a beacon of light and love.
The Rainbow Bridge awaits, bunny binkys & hugs >:)
Lillian Krause
January 24, 2017
Bona I didn't get to know you that long but for what little time I did know you I loved you dearly. Your love, your compassion, your warmth, your passion, your kindness, are some of the many reasons why I loved you. You were such a wonderful woman and rescuer. The world is a darker place without you. I hope you are happy with your family and all the buns that have crossed over the rainbow bridge.
Barbara Lightner
January 24, 2017
Your compassion, wisdom and action touched my heart, my mind and my soul. You brought goodness to all you did. You were light in the community as you always listened, always cared and always made a difference. I have such fond thought of you, such admiration. You passing directs us to God because you served Him as you walked on Earth and have been a good steward to humanity and animals. You're one of those people that makes the world a better place.
Yvonne (Colvin) Smith
January 23, 2017
Bona, (AKA Anob)
I will miss you so much. We had so much fun and memories growing up! We are truly "Sisters from another Mother"
Love,
Yvonne
Janet Uden-Lugo
January 23, 2017
Dear Bona, I met you just once but could tell you were a kind person with an infectious smile! Our ladies hat parties won't be the same without you! Rest in peace!
Elizabeth Guerrero
January 22, 2017
May God have you Bona. It was pleasure meeting you. My daughter's had a great experience with your foundation. We enjoyed Our time with you and the bunnies. We even adopted 3 of them. Our prayers go out to your family at this time.
Mary Alessandra-Cook
January 22, 2017
Our family is heartbroken and send our deepest condolences to Bona's family. She was a trusted friend and will be missed greatly. We will always be grateful for everything that she did for our rabbit kids - Bugsy, Bella, Walter, Tiffany and Quincy. She will be missed.
Michael Howard
January 22, 2017
She has now transcended from our present land of shadows to a dwelling in the eternal Light of our Creator. Her Spirit was one of beauty and will continue in all our memory. May your Spirit and Guidance from up above rest upon our daughter Denise.
Emma Fishel
January 21, 2017
Our family adopted Sugar from Bona's rescue. She taught us how to care for her as she lived out her life in our forever home. We frequented her store in Torrance and San Pedro until it closed. Bona was a voice for all those sweet bunnies. She will be missed. God rest her soul.
Angie Cibis
January 21, 2017
Bona, I am so thankful to have known you. Your passion, spirit and dedication was infectious and I am better for having had the honor of being one of your friends.
Teresa Wood Mazotti
January 21, 2017
Bona I never knew you personally but I did hear about the great work you did. Thank you so much for everything you did for the bunnies. Your legacy will live on.
<3
Christine Last NameCraven
January 21, 2017
Sweet kind Bona will be missed by so many. Rest In Peace
Christine
January 21, 2017
Dearest Bona, the most loving caring giving friend one could ever know. How she will be missed.
Loretta.
Lori Hentcy
January 21, 2017
The animal rescue community lost a true hero. RIP, Bona. Thank you for all you did for the animals.
Margie Chao
January 21, 2017
Bona was such a sweet and caring person and helped me so much with my bunnies. She was there for us when one bunny passed away. She helped bond my bunnies in her home. My condolences go out to her family. She will be missed.
Arleen Rooney
January 21, 2017
I had such admiration for you Bona with your two Petsave businesses and got to know you in 2001 at your Torrance store, then at your Rabitat in San Pedro. You were so generous in all areas loaning me a rabbit cage on wheels for a rabbit I saved and then when you held adoptions at the old Lomita Nursery invited me to bring my rescued dogs their for adoption. I will cherish some of the jewelry I bought at your stores as a personal keepsake and reminder of you. I know you are surrounded in a glowing light and love. Rest in peace Bona. -
God only takes the best and you were one of the best Bona!! <3
Katie Straka
January 21, 2017
Bona Tucker the rabbit rescue community suffered a great loss when you gained your angel wings I can just imagine the stampede of rescue bunnies that rushed to greet you in heaven . You will be sorely missed . The good Lord did indeed break our hearts when he called you home and once again proved he only takes the best . <3
Shirley Filias
January 21, 2017
Heaven got the best when Bona gained her Angel wings!! The rescue community has lost one of the greatest !!! RIP Bona until we meet again! ❤❤❤❤
Dina Douglas
January 20, 2017
Dear Bona,
I can't believe you're gone. This wasn't the outcome we were praying for. We were supposed to be celebrating your recovery at San Diego Bunfest in September. You were the best friend a bunny - or another rescuer - could ever have. I can only believe that tonight you are surrounded in heaven by the many bunnies and other creatures whose lives you saved over the last two decades. You will be sorely missed, forever loved, and I will be remembering you every time I hold a bunny. Rest softly, dear friend.
A photo you took on a scorching day at Bunfest 2015
Dina Douglas
January 20, 2017
This is so much of who you were.
Dina Douglas
January 20, 2017
January 20, 2017
God Bless You, Bona for all the good work and devotion to our other "furry friends." When we think rescue, we usually think cats and dogs. Once you've had a bunny, you'll never go back! They are low maintenance, affectionate, easily housebroken (except for plugs or wires) and they all have their own personalities...much like dogs and cats. You will certainly be missed (been looking for a Flemish giant!). My condolences to your husband and daughter, as well.
Deanna Williams
January 20, 2017
The most amazing woman to walk this Earth. Michael and I will miss you dearly. We love you so much, Bona. Our daughter will know everyday of her life about her amazing grandma Bona and all the amazing things you did. ❤ You are a constant memory in our home and we will always cherish our times together. Thank you for being family to us. Thank you for loving us as we loved you.
Staci Cash
January 20, 2017
I love you Bona. I can't believe that I'm never gonna get to talk with you again. You were never short on time. Every time I went to your place to deliver you yet ANOTHER dumped domestic rabbit, we'd spend time talking about so many little things. You were such a genuine woman. Just a true, purely good, heartfelt person. For some reason I told myself that you were getting better. I remember how happy I was when you responded with one word to my text when you were ailing. I knew that you were sending your love. I have that ball in my throat with tears rolling down my cheeks. It would a been fun to have one more time. I miss you so ALREADY. I love you. See you soon. Thank you for EVERYTHING. xxxooo...
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