Denise Bonneau Sirois, born February 11, 1942, in Laventure, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at the Debden Heritage Manor, where she had resided for the past year and a half. After a courageous battle with cancer, she left this world at the age of 83, surrounded by family and the community she loved.

Denise was the daughter of Alec and Simone Doré, one of seven children. She married Albert Bonneau in October 1962, and together they welcomed their daughter on November 23, 1963. After Albert’s passing in October 1977, Denise later married Leo Sirois in 1980. In her life, Denise lived in many places, but with Leo, they made their homes in Prince Albert, La Ronge, and Morin Lake, Saskatchewan.

She worked in many roles throughout her life, but her greatest pride came from her years as an entrepreneur. She founded and operated The Little Country Grill in Victoire and later The Lamplight Cuisine in Debden, establishments that became beloved community hubs thanks to her warmth, energy, and love of cooking. Denise and Leo balanced hard work with adventure, spending winters as snowbirds and traveling widely, either on their own or with family.

Even after their traveling days ended, Denise remained active in her community. She taught cooking classes for many years at Big River First Nation and continued to share her generosity through volunteering. She dedicated countless hours to the Debden Chamber of Commerce, the Debden Ladies Club, and the Debden Heritage Manor. While running The Lamplight, she hosted several “Beans & Jeans” fundraisers to support the construction of the Debden Heritage Manor. Denise retired at the remarkable age of 80.

Denise will be remembered for her generous heart, always providing food and support whenever it was needed, whether for a funeral, a celebration, or a family in need. She leaves behind her daughter, her son-in-law, three grandsons, and two great-grandchildren, along with extended family and countless friends whose lives she touched.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Jean Baptiste Church in Debden, SK.

Memorial donations may be made to the Debden Heritage Manor (P.O. Box 608 Debden, SK S0J 0S0).

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lynn Anderson, Funeral Director, Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.

• Date : 2025-12-02
• Location : Debden, SK