January 31, 1937 — February 11, 2026

Moe was a community builder, a teacher, a coach and a friend but most importantly he was a husband, father and granddad. Of all his amazing attributes, it is his incredible kindness that deeply touched the lives of so many people. It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Maurice Roy Granger passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 at the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 89.

Moe was born in West Vancouver, British Columbia to his parents, Ernest and Dorothy Granger. It was here he built his love of the outdoors, sports, science and continuous learning. He also developed some of his friendships here which would last his lifetime. After completing high school in West Vancouver, he attended the University of British Columbia where he completed his Bachelor and Master of Science. He then moved to Northern California where he completed his PhD in Organic Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. At Berkeley Moe met his dear friend, Bill Richards, with whom he shared many fun adventures and a friendship that endured for the rest of his life.

A passionate educator, Moe returned to Canada from Berkeley to accept an Associate Professor position at the University of Calgary. It was in Calgary where he met the love of his life and wife of over 60 years, Mary. In 1970, Moe and Mary and their children Debbie and David moved to Kamloops, B.C. where their son Jason joined their family, and where Moe was a founding member of the Faculty of Science at Cariboo College (today, Thompson Rivers University). For the next 32 years, Moe was an integral builder of this institution. He took immense joy in teaching his students and watching the impact they would subsequently have. Moe’s greatest joy was his family. He deeply treasured every moment he spent with Mary and their children, grandchildren and grand dogs (he loved animals).

Moe loved the endless recreation opportunities Kamloops provides – skiing, cycling, camping, golfing and gardening. He cherished the outdoors and the time he spent in the mountains and by the ocean. He loved to travel, a gift he passed on to his children. Moe was a community builder, a teacher, a coach and a friend but most importantly he was a husband, father and granddad. Of all his amazing attributes, it is his incredible kindness that deeply touched the lives of so many people.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Obniawka), his children Debbie, David (Christine), Jason (Esther) and grandchildren, A.J. and Carter. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Kraig Montalbetti, the Kamloops Cardiology Department and the many people at the Royal Inland Hospital and the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice for the incredibly compassionate care they provided Moe. Moe’s Celebration of Life will be held in late spring or early summer. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Moe’s memory may be made to the Kamloops Hospice Association (Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home) (www.kamloopshospice.com).

• Date : 2026-02-11
• Location : Kamloops