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BENARD COCKRIELL

Born: Nov 19, 1956

Date of Passing: Jan 12, 2018

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BENARD COCKRIELL Sadly, we announce the passing of our dear Partner, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Born in Winnipeg, MB on November, 19, 1956. Ben passed away on Friday, January, 12, 2018 in Toronto General Hospital while he was awaiting a liver transplant. He was predeceased by his Grandmother Ruby Cockriell; his Mother Gertrude Cockriell; and Sister Trudy Cockriell. Ben leaves to mourn his Partner Vicki; his Son Daniel Cockriell; Grandchildren, Tiernan, Peyton, Lyric and Sophya; his Brothers and Sisters, Al (Linda), Doreen (Ron), Donna (Maurice), Judy (Shaun), Bonnie (Jamie); and numerous Nieces and Nephews. Former partners, Bernice Monkman, Darla Draper; and Stepchildren, Candace and Cory. Funeral service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., Friday, January, 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will take place after the service at the Brooklands Hotel. In lieu of flowers, we ask instead that a donation be made to the Salvation Army.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2018

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • Ben was always supportive and cared about all of his friends.. We built my first Harley together, were both brothers as Local Teamsters.. he was dear to myself Bill.V, C.B , Teddy and others from the circle he was with. I will save his memory on his blue lowrider.. May you rest in peace my brother. We will ride the great divide again my friend - Posted by: Jonny (Bike brother) on: Feb 11, 2018

  • RIP Benny. Nothing but good memories. See you again one day. - Posted by: Donna Dumenko (Friend) on: Jan 31, 2018

  • Ben was a really sweet guy. He was my grade 12 grad date and we had a blast. I spent my younger years and at the Cockriell’s and although Ben was older he let Judy and I hang out with him and his friends. You will be missed more than you know Ben - Posted by: Pam Vann (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2018

  • Sorry to Dan & family on Ben's passing. As kids(David) we had lot of fun hanging out & growing up in Weston. Benny was a fun & and real nice guy. Later Ben & Darla Dan were our neighbours in the Maples, we had some fun times, good talks.Darla Ben would babysit our twin boys. He grew fond of our boys Joel Josh, funny thing is Josh looked alot like Ben. Ben & Darla also joined David & I going to church he liked church reading the Bible. Until we all meet again. - Posted by: David & Helen Draper (Family friend) on: Jan 18, 2018

  • Though Ben and I met years ago,after hanging around with each other for a few years our lives went on different paths,crossing only a few times since.However,I always think of and remember his good humor,unyielding friendship and positive outlook at life.And I will take with me to my own end the honor and privilege always felt that he welcomed me into his life as a friend.R I P Ben,save me a seat. - Posted by: Ken Villeneuve (Friend) on: Jan 17, 2018

  • Ben was a good friend of mine when we were kids as was Trudy both a lot of fun, sad to hear about Ben's passing.r.i.p Ben. - Posted by: George gg ross (Friend) on: Jan 17, 2018

  • So sorry to about benny... The Huggan Family sends are prayers and condolences to all of you. It has been many years since we all saw one another, but we do remember all of you and the good times we had on Pacific Ave Life has taken us all in different directions. But those who have touched are hearts are never forgotten.... Rest in Peace Benny... - Posted by: Brenda Huggan Sadowski (friend) on: Jan 17, 2018

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