Obituary of Darwin Desiatnyk

DESIATNYK: Darwin Desiatnyk of Sandy Lake, MB passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the age of 54 years. Darwin was born on January 12, 1961 in Minnedosa, MB. He took Heavy Duty Mechanics at ACC and worked for John Deere in Davidson, SK for a number of years before moving home to the farm at Sandy Lake. For the last few years, Darwin worked at the Clear Lake golf course. He loved this job and was treated like family by the staff there. He enjoyed all sports, playing hockey, baseball, curling and many more. Darwin loved spending time with his family and his beloved pet, Spooks. He also appreciated nature, sitting by the fire overlooking Wolf Lake, and old cars (especially Ford Mustangs), were always a hot topic. Darwin is survived by his parents Peter and Ella Desiatnyk, siblings Debbie (Larry) Burtnick, Ken (Cindy) Desiatnyk, Bev (Doug) MacDougall, Karen Bertrand, 11 nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews and numerous aunts and uncles. Darwin was predeceased by grandparents Reinhart and Emma Weigelt and Baba and Dido William and Dora Desiatnyk. A Memorial Service will be held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Donations in memory of Darwin may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Unit A1-800 Rosser Ave., Brandon, MB, R7A 6N5.