Dennis was born March 3, 1938 on the family farm Northeast of Kinistino, Saskatchewan. The only son of Dan & Vivian Leonard. Dennis was raised on the farm with his sister Diane. He attended country school at Norden, then graduated from R.J. Humphrey High School in Kinistino in 1957. He took one year of Engineering in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan before he was called back home to farm with his dad. Dennis farmed in the Kinistino area for 57 years, retiring in 2015. He passed away on February 6, 2026.
Dennis married Fay (Faith) Demerais of Birch Hills in 1962. Four children blessed their union, Carla, Shawn, Nicole and Renée. He was “Grandad” to nine grandchildren and took an interest in their chosen careers often clipping out articles to share with them in their area of practice. He also enjoyed their musical talents, entertaining and spending time with his close-knit family.
Dennis enjoyed playing softball, pitching for the Viking Monarchs, fishing & camping at Delaronde Lake, and travelling. He served on the Kinistino Kinsmen & K40’s, the Kinistino Junior Tigers Organization Committee and as a United Church Steward. Dennis will be remembered for his sense of humor and generosity.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 63 years, Fay Leonard (Demerais), sister Diane (Barrie) Wilson, daughters Carla (Barry) Hope, Nicole (Don) Nelson, and Renée Leonard, daughter-in-law Shawna Leonard (Brennan LaRoche). Grandchildren, Dylan Hope, Lauren Hope, Morgan (Kassia) Leonard, Jessica Leonard (Jared Tennant), Taylor (Chas) Boulding, Alexi (Cole) Schafer, Nikeda (Ryley) Morin, Mikailla (Lucas) Lorch, and Kasia Thorlakson (Cordell Anderson). And numerous cousins, brothers & sisters in law, nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, Donald (Dan) and Vivian Leonard, parents-in-law Louis and Ethel Demerais, brothers-in-law Bill Demerais, Dennis Demerais; sisters-in-law Verla Becker, Colleen Demerais, and Wendy Demerais. His son, Shawn Leonard; and infant grandson Daniel Hope.

Memorial contributions in memory of Dennis  may be directed to Kinsmen Foundation/Telemiracle

Arrangements entrusted to Melfort Funeral Home Ltd.  306-752-2714 visit our web site mfh@sasktel.net

• Date : 2026-04-08
• Location : Melfort