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Denis Aurèle Joseph MEILLEUR April 27, 1941 - January 25, 2011  |
| With heavy hearts, we
announce the peaceful passing of Denis Meilleur, at the age of 69
years, on January 25, 2011 at Foyer Valade in Saint Vital, MB. Denis suffered for many years of Diabetes although he tried very hard to keep his suffering and burden to himself. Denis is survived by his sons, Gérald (Angie) Meilleur (Ottawa, ON) and François (Isabelle) Meilleur (Medicine Hat, AB), grandsons Eric, Alex, Riley and Zachary, former wife Julie (née Hudon) Meilleur (Calgary, AB), as well as his brothers and sisters Juliette (Richard) Myers (Morden, MB), Raymond (Lucie) Meilleur (Fisher Branch, MB), Aline (Claude) Boisjoli (St. Adolphe, MB), Claire Piggot (Winnipeg, MB) and Daniel (Kathy) Meilleur (Calgary, AB). He is also remembered by numerous nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins and many, many friends. Denis was predeceased by his son Jean-Guy Meilleur (2000), parents Émery Meilleur (1977) and Léontine Meilleur (2008), former wife Delia Chouinard (2009), brother René, January 24, 2011. Denis' life was punctuated by that of service to many causes and efforts at raising funds for various charities and organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, the Association Canadien-Français de l'Alberta, and many, many others. His love of music and dedication to maintaining the french culture brought him to becoming a founding member of La Voix des Rocheuses in Calgary. A celebration of Denis' life will begin with prayers on Sunday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Fisher Branch, MB. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. also at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church presided by Father Paul Bisson. Interment to follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Heritage Place and Foyer Valade for their loving care. To all of Denis' extended family and friends who visited Denis and extended kindness, Thank you. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Cemetery Fund, c/o Raymond Meilleur, or the Canadian Diabetes Society in Denis' name. FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. In care of arrangements. Fisher Branch, MB (204) 372-6271 or 372-6803 passagesmb.com
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