Blake Herbert Koeckeritz

Blake Herbert Koeckeritz, late of Midale, SK passed away on July 13, 2024 at the age of 88 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Eva Koeckeritz; and his wife Myrna (2017); brothers: Morris, Larry, Cordell and Clark; sisters: Bertha Wright, Verna Szoradi, Winona Kenderdine and Dawn Grant; and brothers-in-law Harley and Dale Ironside.

Blake is survived by his daughter, Deanna and his son Brian (Corinne); grandchildren: Tyler Wyatt, Brianne, Brandon (Maddey) and Jayden Koeckeritz.  He is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren: Averi-Ann, Brody, Rylan Wyatt and Aspen Koeckeritz; his sisters-in-law, Jean Regel and Doreen Koeckeritz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 Blake Herbert Koeckeritz was the last of 9 children born to Herb and Eva Koeckeritz on March 28, 1936 at Atler, SK. Blake grew up in Ebor, Manitoba.  He married Myrna (Ironside) in 1960 and they had 2 children, Deanna and Brian.

Blake worked for Regent Drilling for many years followed by Saskatchewan Oil and Gulf Oil before starting his own consulting company, Simko Consulting.

Blake enjoyed curling both as a participant and spectator.  He loved fishing and participated in many tournaments.  He liked golf and even has a hole in one from the Elks course in Calgary.  He spent many evenings and mornings playing cards.  A lot of time in the summer was spent tending to the garden.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn.

A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from RD Family Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK with Carmella Backlun officiating.  

Interment was held at Westphalia Cemetery, Midale, SK with luncheon to follow at the Midale Civic Centre, Midale, SK. 

For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Blake may be made to: MRI for Estevan c/o St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, 1176 Nicholson Road, Estevan, SK, S4H 0H3 or for on-line donations: www.sjhf.org/MRIForEstevan or E-transfer: info@sjhf.org.

For those wishing to attend virtually, please follow the live stream video by opening Blake’s memorial page on RD Family Funeral Chapel’s website starting at 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024.