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Obituary for Warren Alonzo Cockell
Warren Alonzo Cockell
1925 – 2015
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Warren Cockell announces his passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 in Wasa at 89 years young.
Warren was born on October 31, 1925 in Penticton, BC. At 19 years of age he joined the Navy and worked as a Seaman from 1944 to 1946. He was the youngest man on the Huron Ship. After the war he went to work at CP Rail until 1950. On October 28, 1947 Warren was married to Violet Radomske. In the 1950’s they moved to Bull River to farm. Warren worked at the Galloway Mill and the Bull River Trout Hatchery while also attending to the farm. In 1998 he retired and they moved to Wasa where Warren loved to hunt, fish, bowl, read and putter in his spare time.
Warren is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Vi; son Brian (Peggy), daughter Marlene (Heinz) Leuenberger, five grandchildren Kurt, Ian, Ben, Jennifer and Ashley and eight great grandchildren Taitum, Seth, Kamryn, Taylor, Brayden, Corbin, Logan and Gavin. He was predeceased by his parents Emily and John, brothers Harry, Jack and Willard and his sister Bona.
At Warren’s request there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place.
We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, hugs, cards, phone calls and food. The love and generosity shown by the community and our friends has been overwhelming.
Feature photo courtesy of Through My Eyes Photography
