Robert A. Rigaux and Becky S. Bodnar

Becky Bodnar fiercely loved her family and friends, and was meticulous in every sense of the word about her work in language and dance.

And her husband, Robert Rigaux, was a charming intellect who adored his wife.

“They just glowed when they would look at each other,” said Bodnar’s aunt, Grace Nolan.

Their love story began in his native France and would eventually take them to Fort Myers Beach, where the couple, who had been married for more than four decades, had retired.

Bodnar and Rigaux died after the storm surge from Hurricane Ian swept them and their home on Andre-Mar Drive. They were 80 and 79, respectively.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio as her parents’ only child, Bodnar was outgoing, a perfectionist and loved to dance, particularly ballet...

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You are invited to gather with the family to honor Becky and Robert on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, 12777 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913. A celebration of life service will take place on this date at 1:00 PM. The address is 12777 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913. A luncheon reception will occur immediately following the services from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leememorialparkfuneralhome.com for the Bodnar family.