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DALLAS DENBY
Born: Nov 19, 1943
Date of Passing: Mar 10, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryDALLAS (RAYMOND) DENBY November 19, 1943 - March 10, 2015 The family regrets to announce the passing of Dallas Denby at the age of 71 years. Dallas was born and raised in Winnipegosis, MB, in a family of fisherman. Early in his life Dallas joined the Canadian navy on a submarine crew and travelled to the UK. His life passion was looking through the windshield of his semi-truck as he travelled across North America. He loved to be on the road and spent over 50 years of his life behind the big wheel. Dallas built his own trucking company and afterward had a successful long-term contract hauling steel across Canada. He met many fellow drivers and lifelong friends along the way. He loved to share stories and to have others join in his laughter. The love of Dallas' life was his wife Joan (Joanny) who passed away in 2004 and he never recovered from her loss. He leaves his daughters Cara (Paul) Mazurik, Tammi Denby (Grant McKercher); sons Travis (Larissa) Denby, James (Lisa) Denby; and his ten grandchildren Brendan, Cole, Payton, Austin, Ella, Julia, Phoebe, Reign, Oakley and Ava. He is also survived by his brother Harold (Patricia). He was predeceased by his brothers Tiny (Mary) and Howard; and sisters Phoebe (Charlie) Hunt, Shirley (Harry) Jackson, and Gail (Dale). Dallas had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off of his back to anyone. He was a sensitive and generous soul and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. At Dallas' request there will be no formal service, but please have a coffee at Sun Valley Restaurant in his honour, share a story and spread some laughter. A special thank you to Mike MacCoy and his loving family for going above and beyond to help us care for Dallas. Let us all hope we can have a friend like Mike to watch over us. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful nurses and doctors at St. Boniface Palliative Care Unit, and to Dr. Hashmi and his family and staff for their care and attention. In lieu of flowers, follow Dallas' example and be kind to others, offer endless loyalty and generosity to friends, and show your family all-encompassing love. Wojcik's Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 14, 2015
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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DALLAS WE CALL HIM GRANDPA. HE USED TO Call ME SUNSHINE.HE WAS A VERY KIND , LOVING ,FRIENDLY AND MY BEST FRIEND EVER IN MY WHOLE LIFE.i will always miss you " grand pa "heartfelt condolences and love to his family. - Posted by: SHILPA (FRIEND/ CO WORKER ) on: Jun 25, 2015
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Dallas was a great fellow that helped me to get a contract with a steel company in Ontario We had a great report. Thanks for the good times. - Posted by: Dennis kruszelnicki (Business associate in the 80's ) on: Apr 22, 2015
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Although I haven't seen Dallas since 2004, whenever you did see him it was as if it was only yesterday. Dallas worked for our family trucking company back in Winnipegosis and I remember riding with him on trips between Winnipegosis and Winnipeg. Dallas was a huge influence on my wanting to be involved in the trucking business....something that the industry is missing today...people like Dallas who put his heart and soul in his work and emitted pride in everything he did. RIP Dallas...its bunk time...Rick Lucas & Family - Posted by: Rick Lucas (Friend) on: Mar 22, 2015
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Our condolences from our family to yours. We miss your Mom and Dad and think about them often. You did an excellent job on the tribute! Take care of each other and keep your parents in your thoughts forever. - Posted by: Grywacheski family (Friends and neighbours) on: Mar 17, 2015
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Dallas and I met in the mid '60s. He was working for Gardewine and I was working at Swan River The Pas and we run up north together. He was a great guy and a friend to all. Even if you didn't see him for ages and met him you just started talking to him as if it was yesterday. He truly loved his family and always asked about ours. Dallas RIP our friend. To the family you did a nice tribute to your Dad in the Free Press. Keep your memories close to your hearts. Wilf and Adeline Armstrong - Posted by: Wilf Armstrong (friend ) on: Mar 16, 2015
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They say that the last trip is the best! Farewell good friend, we will meet again. - Posted by: Tom Zihrul (friend/co-worker) on: Mar 15, 2015
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Cara, Tammi, Travis, James and families .... we were so saddened to hear of your father's passing. Your tribute about him was very reflective of our own memories and of how wonderful your Mom and Dad were as a couple and as neighbours. Take care. - Posted by: Doug and Debbie Kozusko (From the Mission Gardens neighbourhood) on: Mar 14, 2015
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Sorry to hear of Dallas' passing. He was a long time friend to my parents Norman and Jo-Ann Smith. And was there to support my dad when he was needed. Thoughts and prayers to the family. - Posted by: Kim crosby () on: Mar 14, 2015
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Dallas was a wonderful man and a very loving Grandfather to his many grandchildren. We will miss the family gatherings and send our heartfelt condolences and love to his family. - Posted by: Ron & Wendy Morier (sister-in law to Dallas' daughter Cara) on: Mar 14, 2015
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Dallas will be sadly missed by Management and the staff that served him while at our restaurant. - Posted by: Sun Valley Management and Staff () on: Mar 14, 2015
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Had great times having breakfast at Sun Valley sharing miles and stories along the road, it was great to have known you. R.I.P. George & Judy Moore - Posted by: Dallas Demby (trucking, friends) on: Mar 14, 2015
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Met for Pizza open friendly, laughter abounded as the boys swapped old stories so easy to talk with,would that I had known him better, condolences to all, his love and old memories will see you through this dark time - Posted by: Helen (Bob Mitchell's wife) on: Mar 14, 2015
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What a glowing tribute to Dallas. Wonderfully done and so true. Spent many hours with Dallas and his friends at Sun Valley rehashing stories of the road. Miss you Dallas RIP Say hi to Joanny - Posted by: Harry Smith (Friend) on: Mar 14, 2015

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