Maurice Paul Bouliane
“Moe”
1942 – 2015
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Maurice Bouliane announces his passing on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Cranbrook at 73 years of age.
Moe was born on March 12, 1942 in St. Paul, Alberta. Around the age of 9, his family moved to Warfield, BC where he spent the majority of his youth. Maurice married his first wife, Joan, in 1965 and they eventually settled and raised their family in Sparwood. After Joan’s passing, Moe married Lynda and they resided in Cranbrook where they enjoyed their time together. Moe loved camping, boating and fishing at Kootenay and Koocanusa Lake, golfing and was actively involved in hockey in the Kootenays for many years as a coach, manager and supportive fan. Over the years, Moe went on numerous excursions to Las Vegas and Mexico. Moe owned and operated Sparwood Electric for many years and later partnered with his son, Robert, in establishing M&R Electrical. Moe was a great man and he truly loved family gatherings and reunions and spending quality time with his grandkids.
Moe is survived by his wife Lynda, his 5 children Mike (Philippa), Yvette, Tina (Gerry), Robert (Nicole), Allan, (Karen) and 10 grandchildren Lisa, Kevin, Benjamin, Kyle, William, Jared, Aimee, Abby, Aiden and Sophie, Lynda’s 3 children Tanya (Dean), Jennifer (Shane) and Alex (Leanne), her 7 grandchildren Brendan, Dylan, Granite, Flint, Quaide, Oliver and Calla, 11 siblings Annette, Richard, Lucien, Simone, Lorraine, Marie, Eugene, Raymond, Philip, Bernadette and David and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Philias and Antoinette, his siblings Leon, Cecile and Irene as well as his first wife, Joan.
A memorial service for Moe was held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at McPherson Funeral Home in Cranbrook at
11:00 am.
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com