Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Dennis Buboire was a true warrior, battling one disease after another up to his passing on June 23, 2018, at St. Boniface Hospital, with his wife, Gloria, and his son, Levi, at his side.

Dennis was born and raised in Pine Falls, Manitoba; lived and worked in Winnipeg and Thompson, Manitoba; Toronto, Ontario; and most recently, Fort Simpson, NWT.

In 2001, Dennis accepted a position with the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Municipal and Community Affairs as a Capital Infrastructure and Works Planning Manager for the Deh Cho region. Fort Simpson was their home for 17 years. I had the honour of knowing Dennis from the first day that he started working for the department. His door was always open, and he enjoyed when people stopped in and chatted with him.

To say he loved and cherished Levi and wifey, Gloria, would be an understatement. I had the opportunity to talk to him about Gloria and Levi at least once a week. He truly loved them both. They were his reason for getting up in the morning, going to work, and, more importantly, why he was excited to go home at lunch and after work.

With Dennis' health failing and keeping a promise to Mama and Papa Law that he would take care of his family meant that he had to bring them home to Winnipeg. Their five-day journey of 2,800 kilometres was extremely difficult for their family. They were home for one week when Dennis was hospitalized with his fourth heart attack.

As a diabetic for 40 years, Dennis had health issues affecting his eyes, heart, kidneys, limbs, and lungs. Even though Dennis was in constant pain, he was always very sociable and had a great sense of humour.

I enjoyed the friendly banter with him, especially about his allowance. At least once every two weeks, he would show me a small amount of money and celebrate that he was being good and his wifey gave him some money.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Gloria; sons Levi, Nicholas, Michael, and Derek; daughters Melissa, Nicole; brother Harry; sisters Linda and Sandra; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and Mama Law, Catherine Hall.

Dennis was preceded by his parents, Antoinette and William Buboire; sister, Bernadette; brother, Larry; and Papa Law, Henry Hall.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at that Fort Simpson Health Centre, Stanton Regional Hospital in Yellowknife, NWT, the University of Alberta Hospital, and, most recently, Saint Boniface Hospital. The family would like to thank Allison de Pelham, Val Gendron, as well as all the people who helped him.

In closing, it saddens me that he passed on. He was an amazing individual, serious sometimes, funny and entertaining other times. However, I am happy that he is feeling no pain and in a better place. I believe he will always be with his family and friends, looking out for us. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.