COCHRAN:  Donald Wayne Cochran passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at the Saskatoon Convalescent Home. He passed while holding the hand of his loving wife, Louise. A beloved husband, father and friend to everyone he met. He was an honest and caring individual who never met a stranger. Don was born February 21, 1936, in Hanna Alberta and attended the University of Saskatchewan where he met the love of his life, Louise. Together they walked through life sharing both the burdens and joys. They raised their children in Saskatoon and later moved to North Battleford, Turtleford and eventually settled in Radisson. During his senior years, Don enjoyed wood working and visiting with friends often hosting dinner at their home. Don was well known for his engaging smile and always being a gentleman. Donald was predeceased by his mother Bernice, his father Percy and his stepmother Dorothy; his brothers Gordon, William, Robert, and James. He was survived by his wife, Louise and their three children Paul Cochran and wife Rosemary Spurll and their children Rafael Munoz and his partner Courtney Ackland and Gaun Cochran and his wife Chen-Wen Tsai; Murney Rinholm and her husband Brent and their children Ty Rinholm and wife Courtney Dupper and Atle Rinholm; Guan Cochran and wife Holly. A Celebration of Don's Life was held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Edwards Family Center, Saskatoon. Memorial donations in Don's memory may be directed to Emanuel Syndrome at 
www.emanuelsyndrome.org. To share memories and condolences, please visit 
www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of Saskatoon Funeral Home (306-244-5577).
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 Published by The Battlefords News-Optimist from Aug. 10 to Sep. 9, 2023.