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DENIS LOUIS CHAMPAGNE

Born: Sep 28, 1942

Date of Passing: Nov 15, 2012

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DENIS LOUIS CHAMPAGNE September 28, 1942 - November 15, 2012 Peacefully, on Thursday, November 15, 2012, Denis left this earthly world to enter his heavenly home. Denis leaves behind his loving wife Yvonne (Rioux) of 47 years; as well as his sons René, Marcel, Guy, Michel, and André; 17 grandchildren and all his extended family. as well as his Brother Knights. Funeral Mass will be held in Ste. Anne, Manitoba, at the Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. with prayers at 1:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at the Ste. Anne, St. Boniface and Victoria Hospitals for all of the wonderful care they gave him. Please make any donations to the Fonds Hôpital Ste-Anne Fund in memory of Denis. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220
Publish Date: Nov 17, 2012

DENIS LOUIS CHAMPAGNE September 28, 1942 - November 15, 2012 Denis Louis Champagne of Ste. Anne MB, beloved husband of Yvonne Denise Rioux, passed away on November 15, 2012. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church, Ste. Anne, MB, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. The mass will be preceded by prayers at 1:30 p.m. Longer obituary will follow in Saturday's paper. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220
Publish Date: Nov 16, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2012

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

  • I was truly shocked to hear of his passing. I am very sorry and extend my most heartfelt sympathies to the whole family during such a difficult period. He was always there to greet me with a smile and always referred to me as "trouble" .. To which I replied he was a great teacher! .. I can't imagine walking into the store now and not seeing his big smile .. My heart goes out to all of u once again. - Posted by: Lisa Nault(Main) (Longtime friend/customer) on: Nov 26, 2012

  • Our condolences go out to Yvonne and the boys. We were stunned when we heard of Denis's passing. He was way to young. We will miss him alot. He was always so happy and upbeat. - Posted by: Kirk and Vicki Gorham (Long time customer) on: Nov 22, 2012

  • I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a great man who did not shy away when it came to helping people. I am sure he is going to a better place. I extend my deepest condolences to him and his entire family. - Posted by: Stefan Legal (Longtime Customer) on: Nov 20, 2012

  • Denis was a very genuine fellow! We always shared a chat when he sharpened my skates. He will definitely be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Rest in peace good sir. - Posted by: Ryan Bram (Longtime customer) on: Nov 20, 2012

  • I was so deeply saddened when I heard of Denis's passing. I will always remember Denis as a kind, gentle man who was a fountain of knowledge. So many times my husband would send me to the store to get parts that I had no clue of and Denis would come to my rescue. He always greeted everyone with a big smile-I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Kathy Bauman (Acquaintance) on: Nov 20, 2012

  • I am very sorry for your loss. Denis was such a nice guy, always happy and very easy going. If more people in the world had his outlook on life, it would be a much better place. You guys should be very proud of him, you could never have chosen a better dad. - Posted by: claude berard (friend of the family) on: Nov 19, 2012

  • Dennis always seemed genuinely interested in whatever project I had going. When I would walk through the door he'd ask "so what are we building today." I will miss his sense of humor and seemingly endless hardware knowledge. Our sympathy to the family. This whole community will miss him dearly. - Posted by: Adam Morin and family (friend) on: Nov 19, 2012

  • I already miss my morning "Bonjour" from Denis. Walking to work every morning will no longer be the same. Our deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: André & Claire Gagnon Ragot (Long time acquaintance) on: Nov 19, 2012

  • Michel, my heart goes out for you as you mourn the loss of your father. It is a hard time, particularly for your mom, prayers are with you and your family. You take care, will see you soon on the squash court. - Posted by: Terry Taylor (Friend of Michel) on: Nov 19, 2012

  • I have known Denis and his family for many years. I am very sorry for your loss. Denis was a very compassionate and outgoing person, he will be missed. - Posted by: Jacqueline Mourant (Past Long Time Rseident/Friend) on: Nov 19, 2012

  • We offer our sincere sympathy to the Champagne family and especially his wife Yvonne who must be going through a very difficult time. We are sorry that we cannot be with the family at this time but our prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Hector & Annette Demarcke (First cousin) on: Nov 19, 2012

  • Remembering all the coffee breaks, we will have coffee agian one day! My turn to buy. - Posted by: Georges Desrosiers (friend) on: Nov 18, 2012

  • Our condolences to Yvonne, René, Mars, Guy, Michel & André. We will remember a warm face, kind eyes et un bon sourire accueillant. Our thoughts are with you all. You couldn't have picked a better picture of how we remember Denis. - Posted by: Mimi & Rolly Simard (School friends with kids, former residents of Ste Anne) on: Nov 17, 2012

  • We can't say we were friends but at the same time we can say he wasn't just a store clerk. Denis always had a smile on his face and it was very easy to make him laugh. He will be missed by his family and many others. Rest In Peace - Posted by: Mackin Family (Longstanding Customers) on: Nov 17, 2012

  • We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Denis. He was always a pleasure to work with and had a great sense of humour. On behalf of all of us at the Sexton Group we extend our deepest condolences to Yvonne, Michel and the Champagne family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Sexton Group Ltd (Business Relationship) on: Nov 16, 2012

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