Lorice L. Bonkosky, 53, of Nashua, passed away on Dec. 14, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 1960, in Mt. Vernon, Washington, to Andra Cartwright Gawley and Loren B. Gawley, Lorice grew up as a self-described "Army brat" wherever her father MSG Gawley was posted. Her own service in the US Army as a motor pool mechanic followed from 1980 to 1984. Lorice married Eldon Bonkosky in 1988 in El Monte, CA. She spent the latter part of her adult life in Nashua, where she was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lorice is pre-deceased by her father Loren (2006). She is survived by her mother, Andra, brothers Loren Gawley and Richard (Andy) Gawley, her husband Eldon Bonkosky, a daughter Tamara (Tammy) Gawley, a son Christopher Bonkosky, and grandsons Austin Gagnon, Liam Dobson, and Matthew Dion.
Interment is planned at the New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Lorice's name to Richard Gawley, 47 Riverside Ave, Lowell, MA 01850.
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