Derek O'Neil

I thought yesterday would have been a horrible day because of what was to happen that morning. I figured burying Uncle Derek would be my final interaction with him on this earth. However, remembering my times with him and listening to the stories Uncle Sean told, I realized the sense of humor we shared. Whether it's something Derek instilled in us, or just an O'Neil thing, for it I feel he will never leave me. I love you Uncle Derek and I felt you there during the food fight, the racing and...

Derek, Uncle, Godfather. To Mike and Jacob, your dad meant a lot to us.We know that losing a father is so very hard.So many times you will go to ask advice, tell a story or whatever and then think oh yeah. Our dads are together in Heaven laughing and probably telling stories about us right now. We were lucky to have been blessed with them, we are so sorry for your heartache and very glad that you had a good father to make memories with. Take care. Peace

Greg and Mitch

I sit here with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes when I think of Uncle Derek's memorial service. There wouldn't have been a better way to honor his life than what his children did that night and I know they will continue to honor their father each and everyday. I pictured Uncle Derek sitting there, when Mike came out as Elvis, laughing hysterically. The eulogy's that were written by Leeann and Mike were amazing and heartfelt. The dvd made me laugh and cry. This world was a better...

Tonight we watched the dvd mike made for us of Derek's pictures through the years.It was beautiful it brought back all the memories of the good times. Derek will be missed so much hes in heaven now and in no more pain he knows how much we love him God bless you all during this time of loss he was a wonderful brother, father, grampy,cousin and uncle he always will be in our hearts forever God bless.

I left the service feeling as though I attended a celebration not a "funeral service" and that is exactly what was meant to be; a celebration of the life and love of my brother, Derek, taken way too early in life. Derek always believed the best in me always knew I would make it back to living. For this I am always grateful. I am so glad we were able to talk and laugh and share a good life, that Derek didn't harden his heart to me and prejudge me as lost and that is how God will take Derek in...

Words don't come easy when you lose a loved one. Derek and I knew each other for 54 years, short a few days. We've laughed together,cried together and just been friends forever. Time would pass here and there but whenever I called and said hey Derek, he would always say DOUG. I could see the smile on his face because I knew he was always happy to hear from me, as I was also happy to hear his voice. I would ask what he was up to and he always would say "oh, about 5'5". I will miss the...

Last night we celebrated the life of my father. Thanks to all of you who came out it was a beautiful night. Thanks to all those who's thoughts are with us. I miss you dad!

i saw elvis last night and he lost weight.what an evening of celebration and love.....WOW this morning the music makes me smile not cry.to all of you thank you so much. we will get thru it not over it.i am so proud of jake leelee mike aka elvis lol.peace Shawno..btw brian dont forget our tobogan trip with DErek and brew bear lol

I have never seen such a beautiful and fitting memorial service as yours was brother..you raised your family up well and it showed..they brought a smile to an otherwise heavy heart..it couldnt have been any other way..