PLSN was sorry to hear of the passing of Denis Richard, a longtime Rental Rep with Christie Lites, who passed away on March 29, 2025. Born on March 3, 1956, Richard was 69. Christie Lites shared the following obituary for Richard. We at PLSN send our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
Christie Lites, along with the entire entertainment and lighting industry, are mourning the loss of a true legend. Our dear friend and colleague, Denis, passed away this weekend surrounded by his loved ones.
Known for his vibrant personality, Denis made a name for himself in the industry as a touring tech and then Rep whilst at Canadian company ETI back in the 80’s, before joining Christie Lites in its earliest days in 1994. He was a friend and mentor to so many, always willing to help and forever inspiring others in the industry. Working with the likes of Sex Pistols, The Clash, Dream Theatre, Anne Murray, and most notably one of his biggest loves – the Junos Awards. Denis will be missed tremendously by his Christie Lites family, and our thoughts and prayers are with his son Matt and his extended family and friends at this time.
Richard brought decades of experience and dedication to the team. His love for lighting started back in high school, where he found himself behind the lights instead of on stage with his high school band. That interest grew in college, and a charity show he lit turned into a five-year gig that solidified his path in the industry.
One of his most memorable roles was his time working with Canadian singer Anne Murray where he handled everything from lighting design to programming, ensuring every show met his high standards. This was key in developing his passion for global concert touring and the music industry. Known for building genuine connections, Richard valued creating a sense of community with clients who quickly become friends. For him, it was all about helping others grow and loving what he did every day. Outside of work, you could have found him biking 40k on his e-bike, on the golf course, or enjoying the travel that came with the job.
Requiescat in Pace, Denis Richard
