With great sadness, the family announces the peaceful passing of Denis at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C on August 25, 2016. Denis was born in Souris, Manitoba before moving to B.C, where he spent time in Dawson Creek, Vanderhoof, Prince George and finally Kamloops. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Shirley, his sons Thomas (Lenora) and Brian (Elaine), 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, his sister Kae (Joe) Lange and her family. He was pre-deceased by his father Sam and his mother Ann.

A memorial service will be held at the Kamloops Masonic Center, 351 Nicola Street, Kamloops, BC on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 1:00pm. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.