Maurice Henri Riviere was born January 24, 1947 in Radville, the oldest son of Paul and Andrea Riviere. He was predeceased by his father Paul, brother Roger, father-in-law Rudolph Bessette and brother-in-law Hector Bessette.

Maurice is survived by his loving wife Evelyn of 35 years, daughters Richelle (Carey) Carles, Radville, Sk; Nicole (Jeremy) Ebbett, Estevan, Sk; Linette (John) Waite, Calgary, Ab; and Jaclyn Riviere, Medicine Hat, AB. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lane, Austen and Carter Carles; Cadence Waite and Ashley Schroeder; his mother Andrea Riviere; brother Raymond (Noreen) Riviere; sisters Jeanette Gentili; Marcelle (Dean) Egland; mother-in-law Yvonne Bessette; sisters-in-law Terry Riviere; Irene (Tom) Pelkey; Dar-lene (Joe) Pavelich; Irene Bessette and numerous nieces and nephews.

Maurice was always so happy to see his grandchildren and loved it when they came for a visit or a combine ride with him. He was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of his new grandchild in June. Maurice's family was very special to him and he made sure to instill very strong family values to all of his children.

Maurice received his primary and secondary education in Radville and his post secondary education at the University of Saskatoon. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree with distinction in 1971. Following graduation he and Evelyn moved to Calgary where he began his work in the oil industry as a Production Engineer. They moved from Calgary to Fort St. John, B.C., and back to Calgary in 1975. Although his love of the oil industry was strong, the call of farming was even stronger and so in April of 1979 Maurice and Evelyn bought a farm in Radville (near where he grew up) where he lived until he passed away.

Maurice was a strong supporter of the Co-op System, the Canadian Wheat Board and the Credit Union System. He served on the Board of Directors for the Radville Credit Union for 22 years, a member of the Holy Family Parish Council for the Financial Committee, a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, a member of the Lacadia Community Club, and as a young boy was an active member of the 4-H Club.

Maurice was a quiet man of great faith, integrity, honesty and compassion. He believed in kindness towards his fellow man and always had time for lending a hand or having a visit. He will be missed very much by his family and anyone who knew him.

Maurice passed away on March 10, 2005 at 58 years of age. A Funeral Service was held at the Holy Family Church on Monday, March 14, 2005 with Father Prince Kurisinkal officiating. The active pallbearers were Paul Riviere, Robert Riviere, Eldon Daenckaert, Paul Mazenc, Raymond Barbarin and Louie DeRoose. Interment followed at Laurier Cemetery in Radville, Sk.

For friends so wishing donations in memory of Maurice may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Chapels Ltd., Weyburn, Sk.
Remembering Dad
Remembering him with a smile today,
And smiling through your tears
Reflect on the many memories
Of all those happy years.
Recall to mind the way he spoke
And all the things he said
His strength, his stance the way he walked
Remember these instead.
The good advice he'd give us
His eyes that shone with laughter
So much of him that never dies
But lives on ever after.
He was a man of honesty, integrity and pride
Important, then, the way he lived
Not the way he died.
If a tear should fall today
Perhaps it shall be shed
For many years without him here
That still lies far ahead.