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Daryl DUKE Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of one of our Brothers, Daryl Duke, on June 3, 2015.
The Executive Board and Members of the Operating Engineers Local 955 extend our deepest sympathies.
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Barry Ingenthron
October 30, 2024
March 1987. Daryl and I met at Pathers Gym. All i could smell is sweat. It literally was a basement. 30 guys pumping iron. No ventilation. 2nd room was 3 dodge bags, 4 heavy bags. He had me punch away for days. I never got to know him. I was a teen away from home. (No support) I spent 1-1/2 hrs to come to the club. I got overwhelmed with the environment.
Gerd
July 29, 2021
I just recently found out about Darryl’s passing.
He was my kickboxing and boxing coach and mentor. I remember him as a kind , gentle determined person who cared about the people around him .
Some memories include him teaching women’s self defence at panther and allowing 15 a 20 women take shots at him while he was wearing a full padded outfit .
There are also stories when he took on George laraque during an oilers training session . Never underestimate Daryl .
I appreciate what he taught me .
Sorry that he passed away so young.
Gerd .
Robin Sutherland
March 3, 2021
Just finding this out now, I am saddened. He was many things to me. He always tried to do right. I am writing a book and his name came up in it, so I looked him up. Sad.
Shak Chaudhry
October 22, 2020
Darryl was my first boxing teacher. He was a kind, down to earth gentleman. His smile and kind heart will be missed. He taught me 25 years ago, and I still think of him from time to time. He was as humble as he was kind. May he rest in peace.
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KATHERINE GardenerEvans
October 10, 2020
I am so saddened by the NOW knowledge of hearing of Daryl’s passing!
He was a tremendous man who was a coach and a mentor to me- I moved from Edmonton and did not know he passed- only Today I learned of this!
Daryl was such a coach, sparing teacher that if I missed a practice- he would call and check in-
Having the gym in the basement of a butcher shop, I still remember the smell- he kept costs down and if I couldn’t pay a months gym payment- he would just let me in and pay it off- he was a true great selfless man!
Being a female at Panthers Gym, he was a true advocate for women being part of the gym and being in the ring!.. he was a pioneer of females Working out and being fighters!... I have nothing but total respect for one of the best mentors in my life. I learned self confidence and strength that helped me gut through life and university to obtain my PhD- Daryl’s teaching were part of this and every time I share my time in the gym and the time we were sparing and he punched me- I spat blood and smiled, went after him hard- after we both laughed that he was, for the first time surprised and scared- he would never be scared but he gave me such confidence that I fought for years after in practice feeling strong and capable facing an opponentS-
You are a true coach, teacher and mentor-
You made this world a better place -
You will always be spoken about in true genuine kindness and I will miss you-
Lawrence Croft
April 4, 2018
Decades have passed but I still remember the mentor Daryl was to me. He invited me to attend Karate with his son and was always supportive and caring. His patience and compassion (among many other admirable qualities) are surely missed.
Lynda Atkinson
April 8, 2016
Daryl was a great friend and maritial artists/kickboxer. We just found out about his passing. Although we have not seen him for years he was a wonderful friend and will be missed by all. May you rest in peace. God Bless
Dave Luukkonen
February 28, 2016
I just found out about Daryl's passing.
I'm so sorry to be late adding my condolences. Daryl was one of the finest people I ever knew. He was also one of the kindest. I still tell people about him; he's become an exemplar of good character and courage in many discussions with my students.
Daryl really was one of a kind, and the world could surely use more like him.
God bless and keep his family.
July 10, 2015
So sad to hear of Daryl's passing,him and I became good friends while working together at Kearl.RIP my friend
Craig Thompson
June 14, 2015
He was a great guy and one of my heroes. He was a role model for fitness, sportsmanship, honor, and above all else toughness.
Few times in life do you meet someone that has such an impact on you. Thank you Daryl.
Dawna Hawkeswood (nee Remeika)
June 9, 2015
Daryl was a long time and truly great Friend to my Father, Don Remeika. My heart goes out to the Duke Family.
May you Rest in Peace Daryl.
Sincerely,
Dawna Hawkeswood
Rick Belland
June 8, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of Daryl i went to St.Joe's with him and remember driving arund with him in his OlS 442
Thomas Doran
June 8, 2015
May He Rest In Peace.
Colleen & Gord Bellerose
June 7, 2015
Daryl we will always remember your love for life. You were always a bright light in my heart .Ride like the Wind. love you. God bless your family.
Robin Brownlee
June 7, 2015
Daryl, you touched so many lives in a positive way. You were loved by many. I feel lucky to have called you a friend. You are missed. RIP.
Rod Moyan
June 6, 2015
RIP Daryl you'll be missed the brothers up in kearl send their prayers and well wishes
June 5, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roger and Connie Ashton
June 5, 2015
A dear friend for life leaving memories that'll last forever. Rest in peace till we meet again Daryl. We share the sorrow that your loved ones are feeling on this sad occasion.
Jamie Dallin
June 5, 2015
R.I.P. Daryl, you were such an amazing man. Thank you for the memories...
Rhonda Yuzyk
June 5, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not Daryl very well but enough to know that he was a kind soul.
Jim Trotter
June 5, 2015
We say goodbye to a great person, a friend to us all and mentor to many. You will be greatly missed and always remembered Daryl. My thoughts and prayers are with the Duke Family
Manny Kelm
June 5, 2015
Rest In Peace Dukie
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