Bonita Rife

Bonita “Bon Bon” Angela Rife, 65, Grand Forks, died Monday, June 23, 2025, in her home.

Bonita was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on September 28, 1959, the daughter of Robert and Frances (Oumauk) Testu. She graduated from West Valley High School in Fairbanks in 1978.

She loved traveling and had a gypsy soul.

She is survived by her 4 children: Jesse L. Kickerbocker, Angela Lynn (Brian) Crook, Crystal Michelle (Ryan) Sterner, and Mason Tyler (Megan) Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and her first love Tommy.

No formal services will be held at this time.