Kochan, Michael Harry “RED”
March 9, 1943 - May 8, 2014
Dad passed away, surrounded by family at the Drumheller Hospital on Thursday, May 8, 2014. He will be lovingly remembered by; his children Terri (Mike) Bassie, Michael (Michelle) Kochan, grandchildren: Kimberly (Cody) Bassie, Nicole Bassie, and the apple of his eye, great grandson Cache Kelm, sister Donna (Dave) Sengaus, many nephews and nieces, as well as special friends Tracy and Skylar. Dad was predeceased by; his parents Harry and Stephie Kochan and by his brother Barry Curtis. Dad was born in Cudworth, Saskatchewan, and came to Alberta (Rumsey & Morrin) in his early teens. Dad started working on the railroad at the age of 16; he went on to construction and oilfield work before finding his long time job at the ALCB. After many years there, he managed his own liquor store until retirement. Dad loved his yard and flowers and was meticulous about it. He was also an avid sports fan and was a Toronto Maple Leafs # 1 fan. Dad especially loved music, he always had it playing and often singing along. Dad loved his friends and family and enjoyed spending time with both. He will be missed. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Courtney-Winters Funeral Home, 199-2nd Street West, Drumheller, Alberta, with Harold Hunter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada 6007 1 A Street S.W. Calgary, AB T2H 0G5.
