Bonnie Leone Pavlo

Barbara (Bonnie) Leone Pavlo (Kibby), age 81 passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Provo, UT on her Mother’s birthday October 4, 1943 to Harold Edward Kibby and Dorothy Ellen Kibby (Creery)

She grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she lived until 1977 when she then moved to Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Preceded in death by her parents and sister Jeanne Ann Krueger. Survived by sister Judith Mae Jennrich and brother Jon Edward Kibby (Debra). Her children: Shellene (Shelly) Kay Joslin, Joseph (Joe) Raymond Pavlo (Gina) and Sara Lee Stoinski (Jayson). Her grandchildren: Jessica Monigan (Tony), Courtney Moreaux, Hollis (Nick) Joslin, Louis Pavlo, Archie Pavlo, Dylan Pavlo, Roman Stoinski and Noah Stoinski. Her great-grandchildren: Kaelynn Monigan, Antonio Monigan, Ava Monigan, Amiya Monigan, Bretton Joslin, Scarlett Joslin, Hazel Joslin and Seraphina Joslin.

She married John Raymond Pavlo on March 19, 1971, her husband for more than 53 years who she loved deeply. He was by her side until her death.

She was an exceptional woman with many accomplishments in life. She was a successful cosmetologist who co-owned two salons from the mid-60s to mid-70s where her creativity and attention to detail left a lasting impression on those she served. She worked for and managed the art gallery The Wooden Bird for more than 20 years winning multiple sales awards. She was an avid reader, she painted, she played piano and created beautiful and elaborate wedding cakes. She was the heart of her close-knit family and a source of love and support for all who knew her. She had many close friends and touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will live on through the love she gave and the memories she left behind