December 18, 1957 – December 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Paul Douville, after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 16, 2021, at the age of 63, in Claresholm, Alberta.
Denis was born December 18, 1957, in Vulcan, Alberta. He married Paula on April 16, 1983.
Besides his loving, brave wife Paula, Denis is survived by his children. Daughter Kimberly (Brad), Mattie, Sadie, and Brady. Son Garrett (Kayla), Aubree and Trace. Brothers Gerald (Sandy) and Gille. Nieces and nephews, Jayden, Taryn, Matthieu and Nicholas.
Denis was predeceased in death by his mother and father, Perette and Ernest Douville, his sister Daura Douville and his brother Roger Douville.
Paula and Denis retired to Stavely, Alberta in June 2021. In his retirement, Denis loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching rodeo, hockey, and spending time on the acreage.
Denis loved roping, riding, ranching, and moving cattle. Fishing, hunting, and hockey were also favourite past times.
Denis cherished his family and friends more than anything.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Stavely Community Hall at 5101 – 52 Street Stavely, Alberta on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The REP Program will be in effect, please bring proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Denis’ name to the Claresholm & District Health Foundation, PO Box 2638, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0.
Douville, Denis Paul Joseph
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