MARY ROCHELLE

1922 - 2013

Maria Rochelle passed away unexpectedly in Taber on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the age of 90 years.
The Funeral Service was held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Sandra Riddell officiating. A Burial Service was held in Carberry, Manitoba.
Mary is survived by her children Barbara (Conrad) Hirsch of Medicine Hat, Shirley (Brian) Taylor of St. Albert, Walter (Erika) Rochelle of Yorkton, Saskatchewan and Murray (Leslie) Rochelle of Taber. She is fondly and lovingly remembered by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mary is also survived by her siblings Sophia (Anthony) Nechwediuk of Sandy Lake, Manitoba, Steve (Jean) Melcosky of Whittier, California and Emily (Harold) Lane of Burnaby, British Columbia.
She was predeceased by her husband Peter W. Rochelle, four brothers and three sisters.
Mary was born to John and Petronella Melcosky at their family farm home in the rural municipality of Harrison, Manitoba near Sandy Lake, Manitoba on March 29, 1922. She moved from Carberry, Manitoba to Taber in May 2012 to be closer to her family. Mary resided at the Clearview Lodge where she enjoyed and appreciated her new acquaintances and the caring staff.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Mary’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Hospital Foundation, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9.