Obituaries

Zona Kay Hockey

11/03/1932 - 22/03/2022

Obituary For Zona Kay Hockey

March 11, 1932 – March 22, 2022

Zona Kay Hockey passed away peacefully at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on March 22, 2022.

Zona was born on March 11, 1932 and passed away at age 90 on March 22, 2022. After falling and breaking her hip the strain on her body and mind was just too much. Zona liked painting and doing puzzles and in her early years she managed the Sweet 16 store in Grande Prairie.

Zona will be missed by many and is survived by her son Alfred Childs, son Lawrence Childs, daughter Marjory Perrott, son Laverne Hockey (wife Debbie Hockey), son Jim Hockey; grandchildren Terry Childs, Carlabeth Childs, Kayleena Taylor, Dawn Perrott, Sheila Perrott, Sabrina Hockey, Dustin Hockey, Jesse Hockey and Jason Hockey.

She is pre-deceased her husband Bert Hockey, brother Jim MacArthur, brother Glenn MacArthur, sister, Elva-Jean Rodgers, sister, Edna-May Loucks, parents Tom and Myrtle MacArthur and grandchildren Steven Perrott and Russell Childs.

Zona will be cremated and a family gathering will take place at a later date.

If so desired, donations may be made to assist with funeral expenses, payable to Jim Hockey, care of Bear Creek Funeral Home, 11820 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 0C7 via cash or cheque only.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 bearcreekfuneral.com

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04/02/2022

Mary Morrison

My sympathies to Zona's family. I worked for her at Sweet 16 in the early 70s. She was a great boss and had a wonderful sense of humour.
03/30/2022

Debbie Kerluke

My children and I wish to offer our condolences in the loss of Aunty Zona. She was always kind and thoughtful towards us. May you all find peace and comfort in the reflection of the happy memories of her. Love, Debbie Kerluke (nee: Hockey) & Children.
03/26/2022

Verna

My heartfelt sympathy to you all at this very sad time. My prayers are with you. Zona is gone but we have many dear memories that no one can take away. Zona was a dear friend since we were four years old. Her family lived close by giving us lots of time to grow up together. While picking strawberries and filling up our lunch pails to surprise our mothers with and chatting away we did not notice the big bear on its hind legs eating saskatoons not even three feet away from us. Our lunch pails flew as we ran, so no berries for our moms. We enjoyed skating, horseback riding, and making our own fun. Through out teen years getting jobs, with all the miles apart we never lost touch by calling each other, sending letters and cards. I was finally able to visit Zona in Grande Prairie a few years ago and she looked great. She said, I have your birthday card on the table and as she handed it to me she said, sorry I forgot to mail it. Bless her, I know she is now at peace and there is another angel in heaven. Love to all of her family. Verna Young (Jones)