Benny Bodo

Benny James Bodo Jr., "The Amazing Bodinni", 54, of Albuquerque, NM proceeded to heaven on July 14, 2016. Benny was born on August 15, 1961 in Durango, CO to Benny and Helen Bodo. He had so many incredible adventures and memories growing up in Durango. He was on ski team, ran track and cross-country. He will go down in history as a legend and one of the coolest guys ever. He went to college at UNM on a ski team scholarship and graduated from UNM with a Bachelors of Science and a Masters of Arts in Information Technology. He was an outstanding and highly awarded employee at Presbyterian Healthcare for thirty years. However, his favorite jobs were being a magician and father. His passion for magic started to grow at a young age when he worked at the Durango carnival and will be forever continued through his two daughters and every person that saw him perform.
Benny is survived by his two daughters Brianna and Mackenzie Bodo of Albuquerque, NM; sister Vivian Gardner; brother Chester Bodo (Lynne). He was preceded in death by his parents. Benny's Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing on Friday July 22, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with a life Celebration following in the Reflection of LifeA