Ryan P. Cochran

Ryan Patrick Cochran, age 13, of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

He was born June 13, 1996 in Topeka the son of Gregory W. and Denise (Cornett) Cochran.

Ryan completed the seventh grade at Shawnee Heights Middle School.  He enjoyed baseball and golf, computer video games and working on the computer.  He played the guitar and was a pencil drummer.  Ryan liked art, fishing, and being outside especially in the woods.  He loved all animals.

He is survived by his parents, Gregory and Denise Cochran and two brothers Matthew James and Christopher Donovan Cochran both of the home.  He was preceded by his grandparents James and Evelyn Cochran and is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ryan will lie in state after 4:00 p.m. Friday at St. Matthew Catholic Church where a prayer vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.  Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery at Homewood, KS.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan Patrick Cochran Memorial Fund to benefit several organizations @ any CoreFirst Bank or sent % Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.