Members of the legislative assembly are mourning the loss of Melfort MLA Kevin Phillips.

Phillips died suddenly on Monday at the age of 63. 

Phillips was first elected to the Legislature in 2011 and re-elected in 2016.

One thing Phillips will be remembered for was his efforts to secure a violence shelter for Melfort. 

Phillips is survived by his wife, four children and several grandchildren.

Flags at the Saskatchewan Legislature have been lowered to half-staff in honour of him.