VIOLA “VI” BERNICE COCKBURN, beloved wife of the late Charles Cockburn, passed away in Lethbridge on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 94 years.

Viola is survived by her four sons, Dennis (Jackie), Ken (Barb), Craig (Nina) and Wes (Katie) all of Lethbridge, her five grandchildren, Deanna, Daniel (Rochelle), Ryan (Shawn), Aaron (Jennifer) and Stacey, as well as her five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Noah, Hudson, Natalie and Kayle. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Pat (Fritz) Herrmann and family, Paul (Sandy) Adams and family, Phyllis (Richard) McNut and family, Doug (Rosemary) Martin and family, Wendy (Robert) Jarvie, Terry (Caroll) Ross and family, and Barrie (Karen) Parent and family.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles “Chuck” Rhind Cockburn, her parents, George and Louisa Miller, her brother, Clarence Miller, her sisters, Irene Adams and Gertrude Martin, and her sister-in-law, Irene Parent.

Mom was born in Lethbridge on June 15, 1924 to George and Louisa Miller. Eventually, she met Dad and the two were married on July 3, 1945. She accomplished much in her life, including raising four children. She loved her flowers and her garden. She was a wizard in the kitchen and always cooking gourmet meals or baking scrumptious goodies. Everyone was always welcome in her home.

Viola was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her life was the definition of true compassion and love. Her quiet courage, strength of spirit, creativity and sense of humour will be carried forward by those who knew and loved her.

Viola was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Viola, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation: #200, 119 – 14 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6.

To send a condolence, please visit www.cornerstonefuneralhome.com

• Date : 2019-01-12
• Location : Lethbridge, Alberta