Obituary of Melvin Pocha

January 11, 1948 - January 2, 2013

After a short but courageous battle with Leukemia, Lloyd passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

Lloyd was the ninth child of Allan and Elva Pocha. Lloyd was employed by CP Rail for most of his working years. No matter where Lloyd went he was always accompanied by his best friend, Panda, his border collie. Lloyd took great pleasure caring for his horses and donkey and spent countless hours with them. Lloyd loved to have coffee with family and friends. His favored past times were hunting, fishing, poker and auctions. Lloyd was a generous, caring, loving and fun guy and will be missed by many.

He leaves to mourn his son Daniel Unrau; granddaughter Madalyn Wright; twin brother Floyd (Cheryl); brothers Lornel (Florie), Clarence (Elana), Alden (Christine) and Randy; sisters Sylvia (Gordon) Pocha, Marlene Petersen, Trudy (Brian) Clifford, Audrene (Detlef) Harasiuk; sister-in-laws Debbie Pocha and Carol Pocha; brother-in-law Roy Bailey; 31 nieces and nephews, 37 great nieces and nephews, 3 great great nieces and nephew, and many cousins and friends. Lloyd was predeceased by his father Allan, mother Elva, brothers Lawrence, Gerald and Carl; and sisters Audrey Pocha, Diane Bailey and niece Ione Clark.

A funeral service will be held for Lloyd on Saturday, January 12, 2013, 1:00 pm at the Cranbrook Alliance Church.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family my be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com