Khielea passed away suddenly at LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 35. Proud mother of Logan Bodkin and Lex Bodkin. Born in Romania, Khielea is the cherished daughter of Tom and Sherry (Froats) Bodkin. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mikaela and Luke Vandenberk and much-loved aunt of River and Storm. She was an incredible partner to Sean in the co-parenting of their boys. She is predeceased by her grandparents Gordon and Marion Froats and Leo and Janet Bodkin. Khielea lived life large, had an infectious laugh and a heart of gold. She would do anything to make you laugh, bring you joy, or buy you a gift to see you smile.
She worked hard. She played hard. She loved music, travel, and all things Halloween. She was artistic in her work. She competed in hair colour competitions, was proud salon owner, a dedicated and sought after stylist, and a professional up-do artist.
Behind that big, beautiful smile, Khielea sometimes struggled — with herself, and at times with others. She didn’t always see the value in herself that those who loved her most saw every day. She was strong willed, funny, and determined. She was loved by many people in this life and will be missed by each of us.
A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and the entire team at LHSC – Victoria Hospital CCTC for their care and compassion towards Khielea.
A celebration of Khielea’s life will be held at the Lucan Community Centre, 263 Main Street, LUCAN (multi-purpose hall) on Sunday, October 26th from 1-5 PM. Words of remembrance will be held at 2 PM. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to the Ronald McDonald House – Southwestern Ontario, or a trust fund for Logan and Lex (cheques made payable to Sean Van Beers In trust) would be appreciated by the family.
Fly high Khielea, be true to yourself and watch over each of us. Until we meet again.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Mary and Michael Jordan
Tom and Sherry and family.
We are so sorry to hear of Khielea’s passing. Your little girl will be missed beyond words.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Carol (Nickles) Windsor
Sherry & family
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your daughter. Knowing all too well the impact of such a devastating loss, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. The road is long but take it one step at a time and cherish the gift of two wonderful boys that will constantly keep her memory close to your hearts.
Joanne Drager
Sherry & Tom
Was just catching up on the obituaries and saddened to read of your loss especially at such a young age. Deepest condolences to all of the family. Cherish the memories to help heal your broken hearts. 💔
Christie Wiendels
Khielea was my hairstylist since summer 2018, and I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing. She was more than my hairstylist: she was also my friend. I was unable to attend the celebration of life for Khielea, so I wanted to leave a message here to say that I loved her personality, I will miss her greatly, and I know that she was SO proud of her boys, Logan and Lex. Even though I only saw her a couple of times a year over the past seven years, I felt like I knew her family and friends because of how close she was to them and how often she spoke of her pride in them. Khielea was very different from me in terms of our personalities, but somehow we could talk for hours while she did my hair. I will miss those conversations more than I can say. She knew how to make everyone feel beautiful, but she was perhaps more beautiful than all of us, both inside and out. Khielea, you meant the world to so many people, and I am grateful to have been just one of them.
My deepest condolences to Khielea’s family and friends. I cannot imagine how hard this must be, but I know that she loved you all beyond words.
Arn and Henrietta Groeneweg and family
Tom, Sherry and family,
We’re thinking about you all and praying that God surrounds you with his comfort and peace
love, your Romanian connection
Dale Forder
Our sincere condolences to your family. Khielea was a wonderful, vibrant young woman!
Cathy Rossiter
My sincere condolence to the whole family.
Ross & Anne Holden & family
Tom, Sherry and family,
Thinking of you at this time. Khielea will be with Grandma Marion in heaven. God bless all of you.
Diane Young and Jessica Davis
Sherry, Tom, Mikaela and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you all. Cherish your memories. ❤️
Judi Sofalvi
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. We remember spending time together when the Romanian adoption group would get together. We keep you and your family in our prayers as you go through this difficult time
Judi and Les Nik and Mariana Sofalvi
Samantha
I went to high school with Khielea. She was so full of life and always made anyone laugh. I am at a loss of words. A beautiful lady gone way too soon. Rest in the sweetest peace Khielea.
Jennifer Selby
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to Logan, Lex and Sean
Cecile Muller
Although I never knew Khielea, I can only imagine how beautiful she must have been, knowing such loving and supportive parents, Tom and Sherry, and her wonderful sister Mikaela. We will be praying that God gives His comfort, strength and peace to the Bodkin family during this difficult time.
May Khielea rest in peace.
John and Cecile Muller
McGrenere family
Sending our deepest condolences to you all for your loss. Rest in peace Khielea.
Ron, Donna, Juli, Tracy and DJ
Tony and Nancy Michielsen
We are so sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing. She was far too young. Our hope is that happy memories of her smile, her laugh, and the joy she brought you will help you heal.
Lia Toonen
We send our sincere condolences to the Bodkin family at this very sad time.
Willy and Lia Toonen
Joey Potworka
Our deepest condolences.
Big hugs from the West Coast.
Joey, Kristin, and Liam
Jason Froats
My sincerest condolences for this most heartbreaking loss. I’ll always remember how Khielea’s smile and laughter would fill the room at Froats family get togethers.
Bev Lee
Tom, Sherry, Mikaela, Luke and the boys.
Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Khielea’s passing. She was a wonderful daughter. So full of life. She will be missed by many friends. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Ron and Bev Lee
Alysia Thompson
Our amazing friend, our hearts are broken, gone far too soon. We will miss you forever! We have no words to explain how amazing you were. You had the most beautiful soul, kind, caring, and full of light. You touched so many lives with your laughter, and your heart. It still doesn’t feel real that you’re gone, and there’s an ache that words can’t fill. You were a gift to this world, and we are so grateful we got to know you, even for too short a time. Rest easy, my friend. Your light will never fade.
Alysia Thompson & Adam Gauvin
Carol Lapchuk
My sincere condolences, Sherry ,Tom ,Mikaela and to the entire family. During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with your daughter. Her spirit lives on in the lives she touched.
Joyce Sovereign
Sherry ,Tom,,Mikeala,Luke and all your family
I just felt so sick when l read of Khielea’s death ,and her dear boys .Because l have experienced this myself ,l know all the heartache ,it’s like your world turned upside down ,in a moment ..Please know lm thinking and praying for you all ,at this very difficult time .May God comfort you all ,in the sad days,and months ahead .
Lila Foster
Sherry & Tom So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Joyce Steeper
Deepest Condolences to the family.
Lauren
I’m so incredibly sorry for you loss. Khielea was a beautiful soul.
Peter & Anne Wiersma
Tom, Sherry and Family,
Our condolences on the loss of your beautiful daughter. We know all too well how difficult is to lose a child. Cherish all the wonderful memories.
Peter & Anne Wiersma
Brenda and Gord Moon
Sherry, Tom and family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Khielea..
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Marilyn and Bev Ritchie
Our deepest sympathies to the Bodkin family.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kevin & Danielle Roelands
Tom and Sherry,
So sorry to hear this news. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs those grand babies a little harder. 💜
– Kevin & Danielle Roelands
Ruth Campbell
My sincere condolences to you all May you find comfort in the wonderful remembrances you have. Ruth Campbell
Andrew Schofield
Bodkin Families, so sorry for your loss, keeping you in my prayers and big hugs. Barb and Andy
Jana Schram
Tom, Sherry & family.
So very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you all that God brings you comfort during this difficult time. Hugs
Grace Rollings
Mikaela and family:
We are truly sorry for your loss. May your many pleasant memories of times together help you through this difficult time.
We have had a lot of compliments on the pictures you took last May.
Clarke, Grace Rollings and family
Tammy&WillySchram
Tom, sherry Logan,Lex, Mikaela Luke and family
“Your loss is a pain that words cannot heal. we offer our heartfelt condolences and hope that the cherished moments you shared will bring you some comfort.
Her spirit lives on in the lives she touched.”
Cody Van massenhoven
Khielea thank you for being a such abeautiful shining light to everything and everyone you have touched in this world ❤️’m at a loss for the words to say, rest in the sweetest of peace Khielea. So many will miss you and my deepest condolences to Sherry, Tom, Mikaela also her beautiful boys ❤️
Caroline Rowan
Tom, Sherry and family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Sending you all hugs and love.
Wayne and Caroline
Ray Steward
My sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful and vibrant daughter 💔🌹. No words can ever express the raw emotions that parents go through at a time like this. Prayers for the whole family 🙏❤
Brian & Elaine Hodgins
Tom & Sherry and family
We are so sorry to hear of Khielea’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. A beautiful life cut too short. Cherish Khielea’s memories. Always in our hearts.
Morgann Jones & Andrew Crowley
Tom, Sherry, Logan, Lex, Mikaela, Luke, River & Storm. I am so sorry for your loss. Khielea was such an incredible person, my heart goes out to you all and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are going to all miss her so much.
Jessie, Cory & family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with all of you in this difficult time.
Allison Smith
Sending my condolences at this time of sorrow. Cherish the fond memories spent with family and friends.
Donna Hodgins
I am so sorry about the loss of your daughter. No parent should have to face this loss. She had a beautiful smile on her face whenever I saw pictures on Facebook. You could tell she was full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wayne and Barb Paton
Our sincere condolences to the entire Bodkin family.
Such a sad, devastating time for you all.
Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of her.
Wayne and Barb.
Larry Stewart
Suzanne and Emily Anne and myself send condolences to the family. I know the love surrounding the family and friends will help get through this tough time.
Katie Masfrankc
Tom, Sherry, Logan, Lex, Mikaela, Luke, River & Storm.
My deepest condolences go to you and your family.
I still remember driving in a white old mustang down snake road heading to the Grand Bender with girllicious blasting on the speakers, all the countless times she would do her hair growing up for our photo shoots that were held on your front porch and her contagious laugh that she carried through the house.
Thinking of you always.
Katie Masfrankc & Donna Masfrankc.
Cathy Brebner
Tom Sherry and family you have our sincere condolences. Losing someone you love is never easy but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Debbie Stutt
Tom Sherry and family we are sending our sympathy and love to you all, she was a beautiful woman always friendly and wanting to help anyone, she will be missed.
Ashley
Condolences to Khielea’s family. I went to highschool with Khielea and she was such a bright light with a contagious laugh. Sending so much strength and support to her family and friends
Amanda Steeper
She alway had the best story’s to tell when she was working at the salon. She was truly a friend to so many and a really great friend and woman! 🖤
Rest easy,
Teresa & Jeff Young
Sherry, Tom and Family,
Although we never had the chance to meet Khielea, we can imagine how wonderful she must have been just by knowing the two of you and how wonderful you both are.
We are truly sorry for your loss, and wish you peace and love at this very difficult time.
Anne Mantle
From her very arrival here in Canada, we knew she was special. Watching her grow up into a beautiful, kind and loving person was a privilege. May God give you all the strength and courage to deal with her loss and may her memories live on.
Judy Schram
Tom & Sherry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. No words can express the sorrow you are feeling. Know family and friends will help you with your healing journey.
Judy Schram
Tom & Sherry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. No words can express the sorrow you are feeling. Know family and friends will help you with your healing journey.
Clare Gilbert
Tom, Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your lose. She was way to young. RIP Khielea.
Jack and Dalphine Schenning
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is so tragic to lose someone so young. Condolences to you and your family.
Donna Masfrankc
Sherry, Tom and the entire Bodkin Family. I am sorry to hear the passing of Khielea. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
Lauree Does
Kheilea was fierce in everything she did. She lived, loved and laughed fiercely. She got that from the amazing family and friends who cherished her. She will be missed but never forgotten. I hope Logan and Lex embrace her spirit every day and live their lives as fiercely as she did.
Fred & Marlene Boere
We were saddened to hear of Khielea’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to her entire family.
Hailey Evans
Khielea your memory will always live on. You had the biggest heart and always meant well. You blessed so many people with so many good times. You were always the life of the party and without a doubt you are up there too. See you again someday
Jackie Arnold
Tom, Sherry, Mikeala, Luke and the boys.
I’m so sorry to here about Khielea. Sending my condolences during this difficult time. Cherish her memories. She was well loved by all. RIP Khielea❤️
Theresa Hope
My deepest condolences to the entire family!
Michele Pardo
Tom and Sherry, words cannot begin to express our deep condolences to you and your family for your loss. Our love goes out to you at this time. Rick and Michele Pardo