ESQUIROL: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Henri Esquirol, of North Battleford. Denis was born on September 22, 1923 in Edam, Saskatchewan and passed away on April 30, 2014 in North Battleford. Left to cherish Denis' memory are his wife Leona, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Sue (Hugh) McIvor, their children: Craig (Kris) Klassen and their children: Gabrielle, Grace, Shasta and Jami; José Pruden (Jes Kohut), and Slade; Matthew (Lori) Pruden, their children: Zenya and Cash; Stefan Pruden, his children: Sheona and Alesiah; Louise (Grant) Esquirol Gordon; Julie (Bob) Tokar their children: Trevor Tokar; Shawn Tokar (Tegan Holinaty) their children: Blake, Jonathan and Trinity; Jacquie Esquirol; Paul Esquirol; Roland (Tracy) Esquirol, their children: Melanie (Ryan) Reid, their child Hailey; Devin Esquirol; Lindsay (Danny) Woodrow, their child: Declan; Joseph (Jaki) Esquirol, their children: Benjamin, Morgan, Noah and Dominique; Brenda Esquirol, her children Garrett and Reid; sisters: Henriette Bru and Emilienne (Don) Mighton; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Jeanne Weinzierl, Sister Dorothy Becotte S.C.J. Noela and Marcel Cossette, Beatrice and Lawrence Nordstrom, and many more family, friends and numerous nieces and nephews. Denis was predeceased by his parents: Henri and Albanie Esquirol; in-laws: Alberta and Arthur Becotte; son: Mich Esquirol; son-in-law: Wayne Pruden; brother-in-law: Charles Bru; cousins and best friends: Estelle and Elie Esquirol. Denis was a farmer through and through. He had a great love of all people and the land he laboured over. The Esquirol family would like to thank all of his wonderful friends from the Battlefords, Jackfish,Cavalier, Meota, VAawn, Edam and Glaslyn. To the Parish family, many relatives and family; thank you for caring and for your support, cards, phone calls and gifts of food. Thank you to the staff at Harwood Manor and the Palliative Care Unit Battlefords Union Hospital for your compassionate care. To Father Greg for the hospital visit and to Father Gerard for the visit and meaningful Funeral Service, to Jean for leading the Prayer Service and to Trevor and his caring staff at Eternal Memories Funeral Service, a special thank you. To the music ministry and soloists, you were amazing, thank you for sharing your gifts. Any donations in memory of Denis can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society:1141-101st St, North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z5 phone (306)445-3339 or The Alzheimers Society at [email protected] phone: 1(800)616-8816. ____________________________________________________
