BEANI, Denis Mark

Born on October 3, 1959. Passed away July 12, 2024.

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday July 12, 2024. Aged 64 Years.

Loved, loving and devoted husband of Leonie (nee Gordon).

Much loved father and father in-law of Emma and Tim, Hollie & Drew, Nicholas, and Samantha & Michael.

Adored and fun-loving Grand Pop to Liam and Jackson, Jett, Lucy and Archie, Daisy, Tilly and Abby.

Loved son of Ferruccio (dec.) and Marlene.

Loved brother of Bryan & Anthea and Jacinta & Geoff, and their families.

Much loved by the Gordon family.

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

Rest easy now.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Mr Denis Beani will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (July 19, 2024) commencing at 11.00 am.

At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.

Denis’ service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream please CLICK HERE.

Share a memory: note paper and a letterbox will be available at the chapel; please use this to share a 'Denis moment' for the family to read in the days and weeks to come. Thank you.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

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Tributes
  1. Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick and Sam we are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are breaking for you all.

    Rest in peace Denis.

    Sending lots of love and strength.

    The Jacobson girls.

    Emma Jacobson July 14, 2024
  2. Condolences & big hugs to you all
    Denis was a great man & loyal customer for many years at Morwell Kawasaki definitely could hang onto a
    Always breaking or tinkering with something he will be sadly missed

    May he find some mint tracks in heaven ✊🏼

    Regards,
    Lahrra Cloak

    Lahrra July 14, 2024
  3. Leonie, Emma, Holly, Nick, Sam and families,
    So very sad for you all on the passing of Denis.
    He was one of a kind, hilariously funny, kind and humble and will be deeply missed.
    Lots of love and care to you all
    Nick, Heather and family xxx

    Heather Slater July 14, 2024
  4. RIP Dennis, a great life lived.
    Thoughts are with your family ❤️❤️
    Love from the wolfes in the west.

    Darcy Wolfe July 14, 2024
  5. Dear Leonie, Emma, Nick, Hollie, Sam & family…a deep hole will be left in everyone’s lives with the passing of dear friend “Denis”. He was a great bloke…always friendly, kind & ready with a joke or funny comment & will be so sadly missed by the many people who knew him. Our deepest sympathy & love to you all at this devastating time. Love Rhonda, Ray & family.

    Rhonda Wilson July 14, 2024
  6. So so sorry Emma to you and your family.
    love and hugs to you and boys❤️💜Rennie and Marley.

    Rennie Jones July 14, 2024
  7. A great man gone too soon. May your tyres never fail you and your single tracks be endless.
    Godspeed Denis!

    Neil Foster July 14, 2024
  8. Sincere condolences to all families.
    Thinking of you all and sending big love ❤️

    Kelly Moloney July 14, 2024
  9. The many wonderful memories of our adventures over the years will always bring a smile to our faces. Such a genuine, easy going, unassuming man who always put others ahead of himself. Rest easy Denis, you take a lot of love with you. We will miss you. Jan and Kurrle x

    Jan Kurrle July 14, 2024
  10. For Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick and Sam and their families, your have lost a wonderful husband, father and Grand Pop. You all gave Denis so much love and care over recent months and he would be so thankful and proud of you all.
    We will miss a wonderful brother in law and uncle and will treasure our memories of a very good friend who we were lucky to enjoy many holidays at Tathra and family get togethers with.
    Condolences to all the Beani family as well.
    All our love from Trevor, Sharon, Andrew and Tamara and families..

    Trevor Gordon July 14, 2024
  11. Dear Leonie, Em, Holly, Nick, Sam & your beautiful families. Our hearts break for you. Sending you so much strength at this time.
    Denis was a ‘top bloke!’ I will miss our little ‘chinwags!’
    Let all those happy little moments and memories keep you smiling. Know that he is with you all, always!
    Much love to you all. Xoxo
    Love Kirsten, Douglas, Charlie & Tayla. Ian, Jeanette & Ryan Cherry.

    Kirsten Gallagher July 14, 2024
  12. Such sad news, deepest sympathy to Leonie and all the family.
    Wendy Lansdown

    Wendy Lansdown July 14, 2024
  13. So very sorry to all the family for the loss of such a man who was always so full of life.

    Glen and Sharon Gibson July 14, 2024
  14. To Leonie and family, l am so very sorry to hear of Denis’ passing .He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He could always find something to laugh about. May he rest in peace.
    From Lisa Atlee

    Lisa Atlee July 14, 2024
  15. Leonie, Emma, Nick, Hollie, Sam and all the family

    Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Karyn Birkett

    Karyn Birkett July 14, 2024
  16. Oh Leoni, so so sad to learn of the passing of Denis! I never got to meet him but you always spoke so well of him that I knew he had to be a good bloke! Life can be so cruel at times, especially when it takes someone who should still have many years of life ahead!
    My thoughts and sincere sympathies are with you and all the family on this traumatic occasion! Do take care. Love and a big hug! xx💔🌹

    Maree Hall July 15, 2024
  17. Sincere condolences to all Families.

    Ingrid Kenne July 15, 2024
  18. To Leonie n family. Condolences to you and all your family on the loss of your loved one Denis. May he rest in peace.

    Thoughts are with you.
    Greg Pratt n family.

    Greg Pratt July 15, 2024
  19. Dear Leoni and family,I have received the sad news of Dennis’s passing,my dear boxing partner and great friend,I have been missing and will continue to miss his funny little sayings that always kept me laughing,I’m going to miss him dearly,deepest sympathy to everyone who loved Dennis,love from Allan and Anne Swan

    Allan Swan July 15, 2024
  20. Dear Leonie & family
    My condolences to you & your family, Denis was a great worker & family man.
    He will never be forgotten by our family, his work at Traralgon Meats was greatly appreciated.

    Joanne Campbell July 15, 2024
  21. Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick, Sam & family

    The passing of Denis, a wonderful husband, father, grand pop and terrific friend to many, is a great loss to us all.

    Our Saturday morning training sessions will not be the same and our coffee after training was always a highlight, filled with Denis’s humour and funny stories.

    We would like to share with you what Denis meant to us with the following poem:

    When we reflect about Australia,
    And the things for which we care.
    Our thoughts go straight to Denis,
    And this we’d like to share.

    A better man you could not meet.
    We’ll give it to you straight.
    The very sort of character,
    You’d proudly call a mate.

    He’s everything we should be.
    Honest, true and tough.
    The guy who always backs you up,
    If things start getting rough.

    A master of bush logic.
    A man that thinks things through.
    Who views us all as equal,
    With a heart that’s just true blue.

    And his Aussie sense of humour,
    Can always see the light.
    A talk, a beer and a laugh,
    Is better than a fight.

    But if called upon to stand his ground,
    We’d back him in for sure.
    To take what ever’s thrown his way,
    And throw back even more.

    Both loved and respected,
    By those who know him the best.
    A rare combination,
    And perhaps life’s greatest test.

    We need more just like Denis,
    Though we fear it’s not the case.
    For if there was, this crazy world
    Would be a better place.

    Your training partners and gym friends

    Keep your hands up and box on
    RIP Denis

    John Delost July 15, 2024
  22. Thinking of you Leonie at this very sad time. Please accept my sincerest condolences ❤
    Marg Warne xx

    Marg July 15, 2024
  23. Dear Leonie and family, so so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time Xxx. Tania Vermeuklen

    Tania Vermeulen July 15, 2024
  24. So saddened to hear the news of Denis’s passing. I have such fond memories of spending time at your house as a teenager. “Emma’s Dad” was either on horse back or driving his red Ute with a smile on his face.
    My deepest condolences to you all xxx

    Taryn Ipenburg July 15, 2024
  25. A Fine Aussie hardworking bloke a great loss to everyone that new him R.I.P. Denis

    The Goodwins July 15, 2024
  26. Dear Leonie and family it was so sad to hear that Denis has passed away, he was such a lovely guy knowing him from a teenager, please know that l am thinking of you.

    Judy Hislop July 15, 2024
  27. Dear Leonie and family it was so sad to hear that Denis has passed away, he was such a lovely guy knowing him from a teenager, please know that l am thinking of you.

    Judy and Gary Hislop July 15, 2024
  28. Sending our love to you all on the sad loss of Denise. A better man you couldn’t find. ❤️❤️ He will be truly missed.

    Kay and kevin July 15, 2024
  29. Leonie and family, we are saddened to hear of your loss of Denis we have fond memories of the sidecar races RIP

    Steve & Rhonda. Anthony

    Stephen Anthony July 15, 2024
  30. So sorry for your loss. Taken too soon.

    Bernadette Cropper July 16, 2024
  31. Leonie, Emma, Nick, Hollie, Sam and all the family, sorry for your loss. Dennis was one of our crew at boxing. He will never be replaced and sadly missed. So many great times together. Dennis you will always be our king of the boxing tents.
    RIP – Ronnie Conway and the Crew.

    Ron Conway July 16, 2024
  32. Dear Leonie, Emma, Holly, Nick , Sam and Families, So sorry for your loss, Denis was such a great man, always had a beautiful smile, cherish all of those wonderful memories you all have. Our sincere condolences and love from Brenda, Brooke and Mark, Chan and Luke xx
    RIP Denis

    Brenda Leviston July 16, 2024
  33. Dear Leonie and all the family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. We wish you love and strength in the coming days and months. We have lovely memories of Tathra catch ups.
    Jan and Rob Davis

    Jan Davis July 16, 2024
  34. Dear leonie and family,
    So so sad to hear of Denis passing last week and of your loss, Denis was a great man whether we be working together, wood chopping, motor bike riding or just hanging out and talking about stuff he had a huge heart and was always thinking of others.
    Will be missed
    RIP Denis

    David Perkins and Family July 16, 2024
  35. Dear Jacinta,Geoff and family.

    Sorry for the loss of your Brother, brother in-law, Uncle, our sincere condolences, you were blessed to have such a wonderful brother, he was a great man,
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Love Brenda and family xx

    Brenda Leviston July 16, 2024
  36. Dear Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick and Sam and your families,
    Denis really was one of a kind.He was clever, always funny, strong when needed, kind, caring and humble too.
    He was our much loved brother in law, dear friend and mate.
    We will cherish the memories of the times our family spent with Denis, Leonie and their family. Such happy, joyful times.
    He would be so proud and grateful of the loving care and devotion Leonie and all his family have given him over the past few months.
    Rest easy now Denis.
    With much love Maree & Daryl and family xx

    Maree Coney July 16, 2024
  37. Leonie and Family, so sorry to hear about Denis. Our love and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Andy & Terry Bullen.

    Andrea July 16, 2024
  38. Leonie and family, deepest sympathy for the loss of a great man who I worked with the last 15 years. A man who I respected so much and laughed with a lot. RIP Denis.

    Dean Robin

    Dean Robin July 16, 2024
  39. Sending heartfelt condolence’s to all of Denis’s family , a life gone too soon . memories of a great neighbour and that cheeky smile .

    Sue Priest July 16, 2024
  40. Denis gonna miss ya mate. Those nights tinkering in the shed with the bikes, weekend rides , walking the next single track and just having a good old chat and a laugh!
    Taken way to soon, Rest easy.
    Our sincere condolences to Leonie and family.

    Ditta , Shell and Darcy.

    Mark Ditterich July 16, 2024
  41. My condolences to Leonie and the Beani family. Denis was a top bloke, so many good times dirt biking, out for coffee catch ups, laughs and so much more! Sadly missed, your mate Damian. Rest in Peace.

    Damian Casey July 16, 2024
  42. Dear Leonie and family

    Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

    Leanne and Jim.

    Leanne and Jim. July 17, 2024
  43. Dennis always parked up at the water tanks at the motorbike track, like it was special, reserved parking just for him. You just looked up at the tanks and ‘yep’ Dennis is riding today and you also knew at some point during the day that he’d be up for a chat.
    Such a sad loss. Condolences Leonie and your beautiful family.

    Dave and Lisa Skinner July 17, 2024
  44. To Leonie and family thinking of you all at this sad time Taken way to soon 💐💐💐

    Kerrie Welch July 17, 2024
  45. Dennis was a generous kind man with the cheekiest smile. He loved his ponies and horses . Emma has inherited much from her Dad. Love to all the family from Rouve and Rod Forbes

    Rouve Jan Forbes July 18, 2024
  46. Leonie & Family

    Please accept our deepest and sincerest condolences for your family’s loss.

    The memories of someone as special as Denis will live on forever.

    Ashlea, Michael & Taylor Mewha

    Ash Mewha July 18, 2024
  47. A good man taken way to soon ❤️ Sending all our love to you all at this very sad time.

    Kevin & kay July 18, 2024
  48. A good man taken way to soon ❤️ Sending all our love to you all at this very sad time.

    Kevin & kay Armstrong July 18, 2024
  49. The members of the Traralgon South CFA pass on our sincere condolences to Leonie and family on the passing of ex member Denis.Rest in peace

    Pieter van der Leest July 18, 2024
  50. Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick, Sam and to all the Beani Family we are thinking of you all during this very sad time and send our love ❤️

    Love the Foley Family xoxo

    Chelsea & Sue July 18, 2024
  51. Leonie and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
    Denis was simply just a great bloke taken way too soon.
    Rest in peace Denis

    Rick Bonnici

    Rick Bonnici July 18, 2024
  52. Denis, you were such a nice guy and we have great memories of times we have spent with you and Leonie. We will miss you so much. You were definitely one of the best 🌟 RIP
    Thinking of you and sending lots of love, Leonie, and all the family on your sad loss xxx

    Debbie and Sonny Webb July 18, 2024
  53. Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick and Samantha we are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and love to you all at this devastating time.

    Sending lots of love & Strength to you all ❤️❤️
    Rest in peace Denis.

    Elisha & Family July 19, 2024
  54. Dear Leonie and family
    So very sad to hear that your beautiful
    “ Denis “ has passed away ……
    Our love and thoughts are with you
    Oscar & Dianne ♥️

    Dianne July 19, 2024
  55. Dear Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick, Samantha and extended family, so sorry to hear about Denis. He was a very kind, funny and loving family and community man. Our hearts go out to all of you.
    The Foulkes Family

    Heather Foulkes July 19, 2024
  56. Dear Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick and Sam we are all so very sorry for your loss. Denis was such a good man, a devoted husband, father & grand pop …… & the ‘fun’ Uncle. Rest in Peace Denis. Much love to you all from Karen, Kaitlyn, Travis & Matthew xx

    Ms Karen Gordon July 19, 2024
  57. Dear Leonie, Emma, Hollie, Nick, Sam and families,

    What a lovely tribute to a true family man taken too early. Fond memories of the fun and laughter that always surrounded Denis at Traralgon South Primary School events. My thoughts are with you all at this heart breaking time.

    Condolences also to the Prior families, Hares, Beani and Gordon families.

    Ruth Bone July 19, 2024
  58. Leonie, Jacinta and families,
    Hearing of Denis’s passing has been a shock.
    He was always a genuine bloke, happy to pass the time of day and chat. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
    Adrian, Marilyn, Jess and Bek Obersby

    Marilyn Obersby July 26, 2024