In memory of Dennis Howe
A rural legend and second-generation farmer Dennis Howe, passed away in Mareeba hospital on June 7, 2025 after a prolonged illness.
He was considered an agribusiness trailblazer – in 2016 he was chosen ‘ABC Farming Legend and Innovator of the Year’. Dennis was a visionary and perceived as an industry leader, pioneer and entrepreneur. He was forward thinking and innovative with a diverse approach whose vision and hard work showed there were ways to expand agriculture on the Atherton Tableland. Dennis revolutionised farming on the Tableland, challenged the norm and led the way by growing bananas. Dennis had a generosity about him and was willing to share his knowledge with other people.
He was respected and loved, generous, kind, humble, non-materialistic and treated everyone as an equal. Dennis silently gave and assisted staff and people in the community who were in need and going through tough times.
He will be greatly missed by his family, staff, friends, associates and the broader community.
Dennis received exceptional care at the Mareeba Hospital from the doctors, nurses and all staff and we are most grateful for this.
The Mareeba Hospital would greatly benefit from additional equipment and support. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Mareeba Friends of the Foundation in support of the Mareeba Hospital East Wing.
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Christine And Ron Pantlin
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Howe Farming Enterprises
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Anonymous
The care Dennis received was truly remarkable. Thankyou to all the staff of Mareeba Hospital. You are all the answer to many prayers.
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Rock Ridge Farming Pty Ltd
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Tom Braes
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Salvetti Family
Our deepest condolences to the Howe family. Such a loss for the community. Our thoughts are with you.
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Rhona Lawson
Sending love and gratitude
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Harley Family
Thank you for all that you did for the Mareeba Shire - you were a visionary like no other. RIP Dennis.
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Anonymous
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Stephen, Boon Peng Ngau
Goodbye to my dearest friend and good mate.
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Kim Mastin
Dennis was a wonderful man and an exceptional leader both at work and in the community. He made everyone feel special and important. The care that he received from the Mareeba Hospital staff was amazing. Thank you 💖
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Ian Wilton
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Anonymous
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Catherine Garrone
Dennis was a dearly loved brother and I am so grateful for the care he received from the Mareeba Hospital staff. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Better Together Community Support
Amanda, Nadia and the team at Better Together extend our condolences to your family in this time of sorrow. Our heartfelt thanks to your family for looking after our community in such a generous and caring way. Better Together and our community share your loss.
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Janice And John Wilkinson
A first cousin we are so proud of, love deeply, appreciate his enormous heart, intellect and generosity to all. May he now rest in peace…. Home, community, extended family and beyond …. have all benefitted, beyond words, to have Dennis in our lives. Thank you amazing, courageous soul x x
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T Srhoj
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Billy
Big family supported and continue to support the local community.Condolences to the family and friends.
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Hanna Burton
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Anonymous
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The Ceola Family
In memory of a special man
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Ken,leyna, Hugo, Lilli And Isabella Howe
Thankyou for caring for Dennis, it means a lot, you are wonderful people❤️🩹
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Alison Lucas
A good man and a good legacy 💐
In memory of Dennis Michael Howe and in recognition of the exceptional care provided to Dennis by the doctors and nurses of Mareeba Hospital, particularly in the East Wing.