With great sadness the family announces the passing of Dennis Brian Osamu Kika on September 11, 2011 after a lengthy illness with pulmonary fibrosis.

He is survived by his loving wife Janice, mother Kimiko Kika, siblings, Diane, Melodye, Sharon (Edward Dowling), Frank (Barbara), and Christine (David) Dale. Also left to mourn his passing are his in-laws, Robert and Sophie Code, Gail (O'Neil) Lavoie, Martin (Carolyn) Code, as well as many special nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father Makoto Kika in 2001.

Dennis was born in the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on April 2, 1951 and grew up in rural Westsyde.

Dennis loved the outdoors and his work reflected this. He worked in forestry, mining and lastly his own gardening and landscape business. His work took him to Calgary, Clearwater, Tumbler Ridge and back to Kamloops.

In November, 1991 Dennis married Janice and returned to his roots when they purchased a home in Westsyde where they have resided for the past nineteen years.

Dennis loved socializing with people and his interests involved his many friends. He loved his Blazers' hockey games, hunting, participated in floor hockey and his greatest passion was fishing. He enjoyed canning and smoking his catch which he shared with many. Each year he put in a vegetable garden and was proud of his produce. Dennis acquired his father's bonsai trees and was very particular and protective about how he cared for them.

During his healthy years Dennis was a man of all seasons. He will be deeply missed by his wife Janice, his pets Mia, Radar and his family and friends.

A Celebration of Dennis' Life will be held in the Schoening Funeral Chapel, 513 Seymour Street on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Krushel officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Lung Association (Pulmonary Fibrosis Research), PO Box 34009 Stn D, Vancouver, BC V6J 9Z9 or the SPCA, 1211 - 8th Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 2Y3.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com