Obituary of Emily Bouvier

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Emily Bouvier, on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 77.

Emilienne Marie was born on January 22, 1948, the second of ten children born to Georges and Madeleine (Gaudet) Gareau, of Bellevue, Sask.

After earning her teaching certificate from the University of Saskatchewan, she accepted a teaching position at the Gravelbourg Elementary School. It was in Gravelbourg, at a dance, that she met Ron J. A. Bouvier, and they were married in 1969. The young couple soon headed West and enjoyed adventures in Chilliwack and Prince George, B.C., followed by Edmonton and Calgary, AB, before finally returning to Gravelbourg, with two young daughters in tow. 

Emily returned to teaching in 1976 and a few years later, completed her bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Regina. She was dedicated to hundreds of students and many teachers over her 25+ year career, first as a teacher at the elementary and high school and then as principal of the elementary school.

Dedication and talent were evident throughout her whole life - as an educator, and as a homemaker, where her talents and creativity knew no bounds, as a seamstress, baker, cook, and masterful gardener, to name a few. She was well-known for her glorious green thumb, both inside and outside the house. She had a passion for entertaining and enjoyed welcoming any and all to her home and table.

Devoted to Ron for 56 years, they enjoyed traveling the world together and spending many winters in Arizona, always making new friends along the way. 

Emily was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a woman of deep faith and a well-respected member of the Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral parish. She will be remembered for a life of kindness, generosity and service.

She will be greatly missed by Ron and their daughters, Tanya Mortensen (Ted), and Andrea Bouvier (Barry Bohannon), along with granddaughters Sydney Funk (Wyatt), Camryn Thieneman and Madison Mortensen, and grandson Dylan Mortensen (Mackenzie). 

She was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Claude Gareau, brother-in-law, Garry Grigg and nephew Jonas Deneschuk. She is survived by eight beloved siblings and their spouses; Marcel Gareau (Deirdre), Aline Grigg, Simone Gareau, Irene Gareau, Georgette Ambrose (Arlen Dieno), Gaston Gareau (Shannon), Laurent Gareau (Shelley) and Jocelyne Gareau (Grant Halford); sisters-in-law; Florence Gareau, Sylvia Bouvier, and Louise Bassendowski (Dwayne), and brother-in-law Fern Bouvier (Monique) and many nieces and nephews.  

Funeral mass to be celebrated Friday, May 9 at 2:00p.m. at the Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral. Lunch to follow at the Parish Hall. Donations in Emily's memory can be given to a charity of your choice.