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.”
In an annual event that keeps growing, families, friends, and strangers came together to honor fallen veterans at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.