James was predeceased by baby girl Vivian Rae; his parents Madeline and Paul Acoose; brothers: Riel (Lorraine), Fred (Harriet), Raymond (Edye), sisters: Agnes Agecoutay (Ralph), Roselie Lerat (George), Alma Irving (John), Viola Delorme (Norman) and sister-in-law Doreen Acoose
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Leona Acoose; his children: Cynthia (Fern), Lisa (Llew), Tommy (Pamela) special son and daughter Daniel and Bev; brother Edward; the “little boys” – the grandsons: Andrew, Brodie, Mick, Landon and Terron; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held in St. Columbkille R. C. Church, Grenfell, Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Francis Hengen officiating. Interment at a later date.
Covid-19 protocol in effect.