Produce Industry Mourns the Life of Dene Iliff, South Texas Produce Veteran perishablenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from perishablenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dene Iliff, a longtime produce veteran based in south Texas, died Tuesday, March 1.
“Few people make a lasting impact in your life the way that Dene did,” said Chris Ciruli, a close friend of almost 25 years. “He was one of my mentors and one of the best managers I’ve known. He had a knack for identifying good talent and developing them in their careers. I’ll always remember him as a gentleman with a kind voice and an impeccable work ethic.”