POCZA, Roy

ROY POCZA 1944 – 2023 Mr. Roy Pocza of Lethbridge, beloved partner of the late Gwen Willimont, passed away peacefully with family by his side, at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 78 years.
Roy was born in the old Galt Hospital and raised in Lethbridge. He fondly looked back on his days spent on the family farm which was located on the area now famously known as “the Sugar Bowl”. Roy followed in his father’s footsteps, spending 38 years in the automotive business. His work in parts, service, sales and management cultivated many cherished long-time clients and friendships. He worked for Beny Chev Olds, Davis Pontiac and the McDonald Auto Group. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to share the experiences of hunting, fishing, camping and golfing with his family and friends. He especially loved his time at the Pocza Hideout (lakelot) at Duck Lake, Montana. Roy also had a passion for gardening and his beautiful yard was always impressive.
Roy is survived by his two sons Jason (Kelly), their children Leni & Finn; Ryan and his daughter Isla; stepchildren Billy Baum (Michaela) their kids Chloe and Cooper; Tara Baum and her kids Katie, Max and Allie. Also left to mourn, his brother Grant and his daughter Whitney; Roy’s very special friend Trudy Thys and his canine companion Lucy.
Besides his loving partner Gwen, Roy is pre-deceased by his parents Chester & Elizabeth Pocza; sister Barbara (Tom) Ayerhart; nephew Allan Wiebe and survived by their family, son Carlin (Susan) Ayerhart, their children Lily and Lemmy and daughter Tracey Wiebe.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, March 6, 2023, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4 Street South, Lethbridge.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Rd NE #200, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 or the Lethbridge & District Humane Society, 2920 16 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 5E9.
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