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DARREN GLEN EGNELL
Date of Passing: Apr 18, 2020
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DARREN GLEN EGNELL
He was predeceased by his parents, Ken and Marie.
He is survived by his wife Cindy, and son Dustin (Julie, Leelin, Landon); siblings, Allison, Grant and Arlene and their families.
Darren was born in Winnipeg and lived in Garden City. He was a welder at New Flyer Industries for 40 years. He was active in sports; hockey, baseball, running, curling and golf. He coached hockey and baseball.
Darren was a Mopar man, a member of the MB Mopar club and the proud owner of a 1970 383 Cuda. He participated in countless car shows in Canada and the U.S., winning many awards.
The Harley came later and brought him great joy. With it came many new adventures and great friends. He loved travelling and was able to go to some awesome places creating so many happy memories.
He enjoyed a variety of music, especially the blues and saw most of his favourites in concert.
The love and support of his son, sisters and in-laws, Fran and Trevor is incalculable.
Huge thanks to the Palliative Care staff at St. Boniface Hospital and CancerCare Concordia.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either of these places or a charity of choice.
Cremation has taken place, interment will follow at a later date.
Funeral arrangements by:
Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, please visit, neilbardalfuneralhome.com
for more information and to share memories.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2020
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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My husband Kent and I met Darren, Cindy and his son Dustin early 90s through the Mopar Car Club. Many Fun years with Darren and Cindy actively managing our social committee poker runs. One year after his passing we are still saddened of his passing. I think of Cindy and family a lot. We became great friends and travelled with the Mopar Club lots. Darren was always personable, great sense of humour and helpful. We had many fun times, our last being at Smitty’s wings night watching the Jets play. Went to Cavalier, ND for a motorcycle rally. Very memorable weekend. My heart goes out to Cindy and family during this very difficult day. RIP Darren. - Posted by: Louise Mckean (Friend) on: Apr 17, 2021
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Cindy I am very sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of you two and playing hockey and golf with Darren. I lost my wife Barb to cancer last December so I know your journey. If you ever need to talk reach out to me. Lots of love Brian Levenick - Posted by: Brian Levenick (Friend) on: Jul 10, 2020
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Cindy and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful soul. I met Darren one Sunday morning when he came to have breakfast with the boys at Kendel's. The laughs, stories, what concerts and music and lots of exchanges of bantering. I looked forward to what trouble would come through the doors. Darren would always make sure to ask you what you had been up to. Darren was the kindest gentle giant of a man. I will miss you my friend. The Kendel's group will miss you. The cheeky waitress, Nancy - Posted by: Nancy (Friend) on: Apr 29, 2020
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I had the pleasure of working with Darren for many years in the weld shop. He was well liked by is coworkers & and was one of the best tig welders i ever-new, his attention to detail was like no other. My sincere condolences to his family close friends. RIP Darren - Posted by: Guy Fitzmaurice (Co-worker and friend) on: Apr 29, 2020
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Our condolences, Bob , Terry, Robyn and Dylan Ralke. - Posted by: Terry Ralke (Neighbor ) on: Apr 27, 2020
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Darren was a prolific welder, mentor to many new welders, friend and confidant to many in the weld shop . He is a great loss to all who knew him. My condolences to his family, our hearts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Michael Deley (Co-worker friend) on: Apr 26, 2020
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I met Darren in 1997 when I started my employment with New Flyer. He was a valued employee and we shared many conversations and I enjoyed his very dry sense of humour. I send my sincere condolences to his family and his many friends at Flyer. Ron Campbell - Posted by: Ron Campbell (co-worker/friend) on: Apr 26, 2020
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It was a great honor to have known and worked with him. He will trully be missed. R.I.P - Posted by: Mario Funari (Co worker friend ) on: Apr 25, 2020
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My condolences to all who knew Darren, he was a good friend and a great leader on our hockey teams, on and off the ice. Always with a smile and never judging, knowing his Dad it was clear where it came from. Rest in peace Darren - Posted by: Phil Sheegl (Hockey team mate and junior high school friend) on: Apr 25, 2020
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Sending my condolences out to Darren’s family. I was Darren’s boss at New Flyer and can say first hand Darren was one hell of welder. This is one man who took great pride in his work and was never done till he said it was done and would always stand by his workmanship. Darren had a lot of friends at Flyer and will be sorely missed by all. Take Care my friend and Rest In Peace...till we meet again. - Posted by: Mervin Richardson (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2020
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of my friend Darren. He was one of the best welders I knew and always had a cheerful personality which made the work day a pleasure. My condolences to the family - Posted by: Dave Hiebert (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2020
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My sincere condolences to Darren's family. I met Darren through the Mopar club and through our lunches together with the Oakbank "Out to Lunch Bunch". I will miss his enthusiasm for all things Mopar and our numerous conversations about cars, bikes, drag racing, music and life in general. Godspeed Daren! Your friend Paul Kun - Posted by: Paul Kun (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2020