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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BODEUX, Louis Victor - passed away peacefully at the Colonel Belcher Centre on February 20, 2006 at the age of 86 years. He was predeceased by his loving wife Mae in January 2005. He is survived by sons, Gary of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Joe (Beverly), and grandchildren Brett, Jared, Michelle of Cold Lake, AB; and daughter Brenda (Dale) Frayn and grandchildren Mallory and Addison of Calgary. Lou was born October 26, 1919 in Calgary and was a lifelong resident of the area. He attended St. Mary's High School where he participated in various sports. Lou was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Canadian Navy from 1939 to 1945. Lou married Mae Kerl of Botha, AB in 1949. They raised their children in the West Hillhurst and Rosemont communities. His passion for sports lead Lou to be a founding board member of the Rosemont Community Association. He spent countless hours coaching and refereeing hockey, flooding and maintaining ice late in the evening and early morning hours. Lou and Mae enjoyed family activities with their children and socializing with their many friends. Lou was employed by Canada Post for thirty years. Upon retirement he enjoyed golf, bowling and time with family. Along with Mae they volunteered for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Lou was a proud Calgarian and had a love for the western heritage. He will be sadly missed by family and friends alike. A Memorial Service will be held at the Calgary Crematorium Chapel , 3219 - 4 Street N.W. (inside Queen's Park Cemetery) on Friday, February 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family's sincerest wish is that donations be made directly to the charity of your choice. (Heritiage Family Funeral Services)
Lou's brother, Signalman Joseph Marcel Bodeux, died when HMCS GUYSBOROUGH was sunk during the Second World War.
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