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Darrell PROKOPETZ Obituary
November 1, 1958 - January 30, 2013
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Darrell Prokopetz of Ottawa. Darrell spent his childhood in Humboldt, lived in Saskatoon and Ottawa and briefly in Washington, DC. He will be missed by family and friends, especially his parents Norma (Kunz) and Edward Prokopetz and his siblings Glenna Dobbelsteyn (Kevin) Comox B.C., and Michael Prokopetz, Saskatoon. Darrell will be deeply missed by his wife Monique Eady, and especially their daughter, Mia. Darrell spent 34 years in the public service and was proud to represent the Government of Canada in his numerous travels around the world. Friends are invited to join his family in celebrating Darrell's life and accomplishments Saturday February 9, 2013 at 3pm at the Minto Place Suites Hotel in Ottawa, Lisgar-Massey room. Donations to the heart and stroke foundation appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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ELLY KOMBE
October 23, 2019
DARREL
Am now sure you are too much in peace with the LORD to ever return to this worldly life of struggling.
You are MISSED by your Tanzanian friends and colleagues.MEMORIES OF our duty tour at SAINT JOHNS ISLANDS IN CANADA in 2012 are always there. PLEASE REST IN PEACE.
August 23, 2016
They say that time and tides waits for no one!
Surely the times are at a standstill when the project you spearheaded in Tanzania is still in still waters and your gap is conspicuously vivid.
We miss you DARREL and we hope MIA has survived your demise and that life may go on though not the same!RIP
Glenna Dobbelsteyn
February 2, 2016
Darrell I miss you so much. Sometimes I'm sad and at times I'm angry. Monique is gone now too and Mia needs you so much. I will do my very best to be there for Mia. I'm just so sad!
This is so hard !
Glenna your big sister
ELLY KOMBE
February 3, 2014
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Michael Prokopetz
January 28, 2014
A year has almost gone by. I never wrote anything before, simply because I never knew what to say.
My first memory is falling down the stairs, I distinctly remember those aluminium edges on the stairs in our old house. I remember tumbling down and the sound that it made, and how afraid I was right outside your room.
I wanted to go see my big brother because I loved him and wanted to be with him. I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that absolutely nothing has changed in the last 41/42 years I still love you and want to be with you.
P.S. The Grey Cup was fantastic I thought of you the whole time I was so happy but I cried a lot.
I Love you
Anonymous
October 17, 2013
I just found out about the passing of this honourable man whom I knew for over a decade. He was always concerned and worked for the eradication of poverty, particularly among young women. Occasionally, he even made his own contributions to their well-being in the distant lands from home. May you rest in peace Darrell!
Deanna Kunz
September 29, 2013
I think of you and your family often. I know how much their life has changed without you. I pray they can be strong enough to carry on and see the good that is still around them.
Pavel Muresan
July 2, 2013
Toronto Star Feb. 12, 2013. I have read that morning in Toronto Star about Darrell's death. It was a very sad day today for me and my wife. We new Darrell well. I used to work with Darrell for CIDA International East -European projects in Romania between 1995-2001. We had a lot of plans and dreams together - to retire and to continue to travel and to work on international projects. On my way to Alaska this summer I cross the prairies and I was thinking about him and his Ucrainians ancestors. His blue eyes were like a part of the Saskatchewan sky, hopes and dreams. He was born and lived there for a good part of his short life. We exchanged some e-mails over the Christmas. He was so happy and proud travelling with his daughter south for vacation. We planned to meet each other in the spring. The life is full of unpredictable and sad events that cut off our dreams. We will never forget Darrell with his friendly smile, deep soul and blue infinite eyes looking over prairies horizon to find out the sense of our friendship and existence.
Darrell, we will never forget your friendship and generosity, your spirit, hope and Saskatchewan dreams.
George Kacori
April 15, 2013
I know Darrell since 20 years ago and we use to work in project Canada-Albania.Very serious man and deticated to his work.Very sorry to hear that.The world lost a good man.God rest him in peace.
Jean and Dave Cyca
March 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Darrell's family on their sudden loss. We knew Darrell in the early years of his career in Saskatoon, a smart, friendly, ambitious, decent man who died much too soon.
Norma Thompson
February 27, 2013
Glenna, I'm so sorry. You had such a special relationship with your brother and I know your heart must be broken. My condolences to your parents and Michael. Sending you hugs and love.
February 17, 2013
Darrell was my friend from across the Ocean. We were friends for about 18 years. Part of my life goes away with him. I will not forget him.
Razvan, Bucharest, Romania
February 15, 2013
Dearest Brother
You never said I'm leaving,
You never said good-bye.
You were gone before I knew it,
And God I don't know why.
A million times we've needed you,
A million times we've cried.
If love alone could've saved you,
You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place,
No one else will ever fill.
It broke our hearts to loose you,
But you didn't go alone.
Part of us went with you,
The day God took you home.
Love you always, Glenna
Anonymous
February 14, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Monique and Mia. The premature passing of a loving husband and father is always so difficult to comprehend. Years ago Darrell was excited about joining the World Bank and contributing to the eradication of poverty worldwide. I thought the idealism was charming, and media reports about his being in Ghana on business when he passed away suggest he died with a dedication to that cause which he so honourably lived by. I hope you rest in peace Darrell, knowing that many people's challenging circumstances were improved by your having come and gone. While there continues to be inequality and poverty in excessive abundance, I thank you for demonstrating, in your own way, that there is justice in the world and reason to be optimistic for the future.
ELLY KOMBE
February 14, 2013
I thank God for the life of Darrel,whom I came to know as a participant in the Democratic Governance Project in Tanzania.May GOD console the family and colleagues around CANADA and worldwide,RIP brother,till we meet again!
Graham Wilson
February 13, 2013
Darrell was my first colleague. He will be missed by many
February 13, 2013
Monique, a friend from Ottawa remembered that Darrell and I had worked together and she shared the shocking and sad news of his recent death. I am truly saddened to learn that he died so suddenly and at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mia.
Rebecca McTaggart
Tony & Irene Dutchak
February 13, 2013
Ed,Norma,Glenna and Michael: Please accept our deepest condolences. We have some good memories from Darrell's school days. RIP Darrell
Hélène Lefebvre
February 13, 2013
Mes plus sincères condoléances à toi et ta famille en ces moments difficiles.
Sandra Wilson
February 13, 2013
Monique,
I was so sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. I remember him well from my years at HRDC. My condolences to you and your family.
Joël Lépine
February 13, 2013
Monique et Mia,
Je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances. Mes pensées sont avec vous deux et avec votre famille.
Anonymous
February 12, 2013
My sympathies to Darrell's wife and daughter. Having known Darrell for a number of years long ago, he always struck me as being one of those lucky few who had the ability to mix his career and travel with pleasure, right up to the very end. He served as an inspiration to all those who wished to make the most of their time on this planet and trips abroad for the greater good.
February 11, 2013
Darrell...many memories of you ...I hope you find peace where your are
February 11, 2013
Mia, mes sincères sympathies. Je prie beaucoup pour toi et ta famille en ces moments difficiles.
Julie Gareau-Fontaine
Robin Charmaine Victoria
February 10, 2013
Hey Darrel. I am really going to miss you. You were a great colleague and above all a great friend. We shared a lot of great times together and I feel truly blessed to have had you as a friend. I will cherish all those great times we spent together - watching football games, beers after work, our travels abroad, all the laughs we shared and of course our daily chats.
February 9, 2013
You shall always be remembered as you you were an inspiration to many as you made all what what was possible as a human being when interacting with others. R.I.P
Kathy Shee
February 9, 2013
Dear Glenna and Kevin, Norma and Ed, Monique and Mia, Michael, Chelsea and Jordan; I am so sorry for your loss and have you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my condolences on behalf of my family.
Regan Mancini
February 8, 2013
Darrell, we had some great adventures in Tanzania, Edmonton, and at the IPAC conferences these past few years. I often joked that you, Suzanne and I were the three musketeers at IPAC events. You were a dear part of my IPAC family and I can hardly imagine that I won't see you or work with you on our projects again... I was looking forward to hearing about your retirement adventures... all that you had planned. You will be sincerely missed my friend.
February 8, 2013
Chère Monique,
C'est avec un profond regret que Robin m'a appris cette horrible nouvelle. Je te présente mes sincères sympathies à toi et à Mia.
Darrell était pour moi un très grand ami à qui j'avais beaucoup de respect et d'estime. Il va me manquer beaucoup.
Antoine Gebeili
Victoria Stebbings
February 8, 2013
Darrell, I am so privileged to have known you these past several years, since I have been married to Brent. We had so much fun whenever you came to visit! You were such a good friend to Brent, and to me as well; I will never forget you. Rest in peace, dear friend, and I will see you again one day. Xo!
Oksana McVicar
February 8, 2013
Dear Monique, Mia and family,
Your loss cannot be expressed by words, but speaking deeply from the heart, we share your pain.
Please accept our deepest condolences and our sincere wishes for you to find strength and acceptance. Darrell will always stay in our hearts and memories as a dear friend, who was happy, caring, full of life and energy. He was a wonderful man, with a great sense of humour and one who was admired by so many in his professional world and by his friends.
With love,
Oksana, Roksolana, Nadia and Erick
Stephen Chesine
February 8, 2013
My sincere condolences to you Mia and to you Monique. Darrell will be missed greatly by all of us.
Gloria Headley
February 8, 2013
Dear Monique,
I was sorry to learn of Darrell's sudden passing. Although many, many years have passed I still remember him as our very competent and personable Finance Advisor at HRDC. My deepest sympathy to you and your daughter, Mia and to Darrell's family. I am sure that he will be missed by many.
Lorie Tatlow
February 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy. Words cannot express how I'm feeling. I'm grateful for all of the special memories I have of my dear cousin and will treasure them always.
Love Lorie, Dean & Lex
Diane Mok
February 8, 2013
Chère Monique, C'est avec regret que Vanessa m'a appris cette triste nouvelle. Mes très sincères sympathies à toi et Mia. Je garde de beaux souvenirs de Darrell de notre temps à HRSDC. Bon courage.
Diane Mok
February 8, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Prokopetz Family at this very sad time.May you hold your Memories close to your heart and find some comfort in knowing that so many people are holding you in their thoughts. Condolences, Willie and Linda (Stebbings) Kosokowsky
Carole Logan
February 7, 2013
Dear Monique and family,
I am deeply sadden for your sudden loss. Darrell was so proud of and committed to his family, his work and travelling the world. I will always treasure our time working together at HRSDC, talking about the stock market,travel adventures, real estate and life in general.
Bless you and bon courage Monique and Mia.
February 7, 2013
Ed, Norma, Michael and the rest of the family, my sympathies to you at such a precious time. I did have a nice chat with Darrell at the HCI Reunion. I will include Darrell and the family in my prayers.
Audrey Hall
February 7, 2013
Monique, Mia, Norma, Ed, Michael, Glenna, Kevin, Chelsea and Jordan: I am so sorry for the sudden loss of such a great person. We have been fortunate to have had many fun times growing up with Darrell, many family holidays and Waldsea lake visits.
We are feeling your loss and wish we could be with you at this time.
All our love, Brian, Audrey, Cory and Kelsey Hall
Audrey Hall
February 7, 2013
Monique, Mia, Norma, Ed, Michael, Glenna, Kevin, Chelsea and Jordan: Such a huge and sudden loss, Darrell was a wonderful person. Our family has so many fond memories of Darrell, he was a great cousin to grow up with and we had so many special times at holiday seasons and at Waldsea Lake. Our hearts go out to you all during this very difficult time. Love, Brian, Audrey, Cory and Kelsey
Laura Jurgens
February 7, 2013
Had fun visiting with him this summer at the school reunion. I can't believe he is gone. My deepest sympathy.
Chantal Beaudry
February 7, 2013
Monique and Mia,
My sincere condoleances. I was very sad to hear about Darrell's passing. Darrell was instrumental in my early career development where he took me under his wing and recommended me for the MBA program. For that I will be forever grateful. Darrell, you will be missed.
Shamira Madhany
February 7, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies to the your family. Darrell was a amazing public servant who embodied the concept of "being in service" I worked with him at IPAC and it was a great experience as he always knew what I needed and made it easy.
Gwen & Bernie Saret
February 7, 2013
Norma, Ed and family...Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Darrell.. With Care and understanding.
Suzanne Patterson
February 7, 2013
I only knew Darrell for the past two years, but it was very easy to become freinds with Darrell. He was kind, funny and caring. Regan and I will fondly remember the evenings we spent with Darrell having a drink,laughing and talking at the conferences we attended together.
We will miss you Darrell.
Marc Trudeau
February 7, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Monique and Mia. Darrell you were my best friend. We had some great times over the last eighteen years. From our early travels together to discussing plans for retirement, we had our share of adventures. I'll miss you.
Pierre Eady
February 7, 2013
I'm going to miss you D-Man. You were my brother and we shared many special times together. I will always hold fond memories of you in my heart. Thanks for all the risk games, the music, and just being a great guy. "I hope you had the time of your life"!
Lynne Brecht
February 7, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Norma, Ed, Glenna and Michael. I was stunned to hear of Darrell's passing after seeing him so vibrate at the highschool reunion this summer. May many great memories carry you through this difficult time and comfort you in the future. Rest well Darrell.
Lynne (Saret) Brecht
February 7, 2013
Our sympathy to the families close to Darrell. We had many good times together. His memory will be in the fore forever. Nick and Connie Reifferscheid
Al Nagy
February 6, 2013
Darrell, so many great memories, so many laughs that we shared since high school. I am so thankful to call you a great friend. I will never forget you. You will be missed.
February 6, 2013
Way way too soon my former Brother-in Law.
Have thought about you often these many years since we last have spoken. Gonna get that 8-track in your Bimmer when I get up there.
And see....there is something when we take that last deep breath....lol....that was a fun discussion we had heading to the bar in Garson.
Love Ken, Pam, Kris & Melissa
See u soon our friend
Brent Stebbings
February 6, 2013
Such a sad farewell, Darrell, will always remember you and cherish time great times we had together. I've been a close friend of Darrell's for 40 years, meeting across the street from his parents place, on the golf course, where someone in the group suggested that since we were the same size it made sense we should have a fight. Fortunately in those days, wrestling seemed to be manly enough, so we rolled around on the ground for a while and that was that. I can only think of one other time we had even a disagreement, and that was in our younger days, over a girl I think, LOL. We did a lot together, were each others Best Man twice, and even though you moved East and I moved West, 25 years ago, we still found a way to get together a time or two each year. The high school reunion last summer and our recent trip to Vegas are even more special memories now. Rest in Peace, my good friend, love You!
Caroline Bied
February 6, 2013
Chère Mia,
Désolée d'apprendre la nouvelle. Je te souhaite beaucoup de courage pour passer au travers de cette épreuve difficile. Mes amitiés et mes condoléances à toi et à ta maman.
Caroline (maman de Morgane)
kelly leonard
February 6, 2013
Well Darrell...they say He only takes the good ones...but with you He took one of His best. I will remember you daily and believe you are at peace. May your family find strength in the incredible memory that is you. I am so lucky to have known you and thank you for being the incredible friend that you were. I can't seem to find the words you so deserve...you have again left me speechless. I won't say goodbye...just see you again. Love you Darrell
Stewart Goodings
February 6, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Monique, Mia, and all members of the Prokopetz family on your loss of a very fine man. I knew Darrell when we worked together at HRDC back in the mid-90s, and even traveled together once to Ukraine where we had a barely memorable evening of celebration with our Ukrainian hosts! We were planning to reminisce about that occasion this summer when Darrell expected to be in my new home town of Comox. I am very sad to know this decent and honorable guy is no longer with us. Everyone who knew him will remember him with affection and respect.
Stewart Goodings
February 6, 2013
Monique and Mia, and Darrell's family members, I was so sorry to learn of Darrell's passing. He and I worked together in HRDC 15 years ago and I have warm memories of a dedicated and capable guy. We traveled to Ukraine on a mission and barely "survived" an evening of celebration with our Ukrainian hosts! He was a fine human being and an honourable civil servant who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
February 6, 2013
Monique,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathies to you and Mia and your families.
Bob and Caroline
Robert Macdonald
February 6, 2013
Monique and Mia, I am so sorry to hear about Darrell's passing. We worked together on a project in Romnia and I really enjoyed Darrell's humour, expertise and easy going nature. I have great memories of the project and our travels together that bring a smile to my face even as I am deeply saddened by his passing.
Monique Eady
February 6, 2013
We had a great life together Darrell...I know you'll be helping me with Mia. Take care of Erik and see you again some day, love always
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