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DARREN IWAN
Darren was a gentle and soft spoken man who always found the positive in every person and situation, his super power was kindness and understanding. Born in 1961 Darren was the eldest son to his mom Sadie and big brother to Dale and Dwight. Always one for adventure and life experience Darren spent a few years living with his father in Halifax and Regina, but eventually returned home to Winnipeg to stay.
Darren found happiness in life's simple pleasures. As a young man nothing was more exciting than heading down to Opus 69 on payday and picking up a new LP then going home and spinning it on the turntable for his buddies and brothers. Darren's love of music was infectious, as was his passion for road trips, fishing, pets or a simple game of cribbage.
Darren was the fun and silly uncle to his beloved nephews, Cooper, Adam, Max, and niece Claire. Nothing put a bigger smile on his sisters-in-law, Gail (Dale) and Monique's (Dwight) faces than "Uncle Didi" dropping in for a coffee with a joke or a silly story to share, Darren cherished his brother's wives and was their friend not just a brother-in-law.
In 2002 Darren's life became whole when he met his beloved Michelle. Their love was genuine and strong, they were best friends. Darren became stepfather to Michelle's beautiful children, Nicole, Daniel and Sarah, it's fair to say they were the light of his life and together they were the very definition of family, fuelled by the most important thing in the world, love.
Darren was all about character, a person's worth was defined by how well they treat others. Darren shared his late Mom's super capacity to love and there is little doubt that the ones he loved will miss him forever.
Darren's departure was far too soon,
there was so much yet for him to
experience as a Husband, Father,
Brother, Uncle and Friend.
We love you so much Darren,
thanks for always being you.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
Robert Frost
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Michelle, Sarah, Daniel and Nicole.. sending you all my deepest condolences, hugs, thoughts and prayers! Darren was and great man and I know he will be deeply missed.. he’s never far Away.. he’s always in your heart.. he will still be listening every step of the way and another angel helping you all and guiding you all! Sending you all my love! - Posted by: Ginette Fréchette (Old Neighborhood friends) on: Sep 17, 2020
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Dear Michelle and children, I had the pleasure of working with Darren at the Division. He spoke fondly of you and your children. You and your children were his world and of course his mom. He was a true gentleman and someone who was full of jokes and was a good man. My thoughts are with you and the children. I would like to to give my condolences to all the co workers as well. Thinking of all of you in this most difficult time. Take care Michelle. - Posted by: Kathy Taylor (Ex Co- Worker) on: Sep 14, 2020
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Darren was a dear friend to me and I will miss him so very much. 12 years of friendship was not enough. I will miss our lunches together, the laughs and the fun. You are with your mom now for safekeeping. I love you, buddy...I hope you knew that. - Posted by: Deb Hunter (Friend) on: Sep 12, 2020