Darrell known to some as Billy, was born on March 6,1957 in Grande Prairie and passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Beaverlodge March 15,2022.
Darrell was raised in the Huallan area on the family farm. He farmed with is brother Colin and Dad, while also working oilfield and construction industries. Darrell gave generously to many organization and benefit fundraisers, helping with everything he could. He was a member of the Hythe Royal Canadian Legion #93.
Darrell is survived by his wife Mavis, his mother Olga, brothers Dwayne, Colin {Lori} and Brent; nephews Dean {Jennifer} Eric, Jay {Faron] Arron {Tiffany}, niece Berlyn, grandsons Dakota, Skyler, Dale and Nels; great nieces great nephews; brothers in law and their spouses, co workers relatives and friends
He was predeceased by his father Eduard, sister in law Daphne and other family members.
A graveside service for Darrell will be held on March 19th at Valhalla Cemetery at 1pm followed by a Celebration of Life at the Valhalla Community School at 2pm.
Donations in memory of Darrel may be made to the ALS Association, https://als.ca, MS North Chapter, Peace River Box 805 Grimshaw AB, T0H1W0, or Hythe Legion #93, 9818 100 Avenue, Hythe, AB T0H 2C0
Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 bearcreekfuneral.com
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mavis. May all your precious memories help to comfort you. Heather McKeeman
03/19/2022
Wes & Cindy McInnis
We would like to send our deepest condolences to Mavis and the Breitkreutz family. I enjoyed working with Darrell at the concrete plant , he always had such a positive attitude. We liked running into him he always had good stories to tell. He will be missed Wes & Cindy
03/18/2022
Denise Nobbs
I have many memories of Darrell over the years. He fondly called my parents mom and dad and myself, he called 'Sis'. He will be missed.
03/18/2022
Kathy and Craig Hartford
So sorry for your loss of a husband, brother, son and friend. I'm sure his death was a most difficult one to witness. ALS is a cruel disease. We will always remember Darrell as a positive and happy guy that always had a smile and an eager "Hello" when he saw us. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
03/18/2022
Lawrence Hagen
Our sincere condolences to you and your Family, Mavis. We always enjoyed meeting up with Darrell and having a visit. Lawrence and Marcine Hagen
03/18/2022
Ken Schultz
Truly sorry for your loss. I didn't know my cousin well because I left home early and moved away, but whenever we did connect he always a smile on his face a joke ready to tell.
03/18/2022
Marilyn Breitkreutz
Sending our condolences. Darrell was always such a positive person and always so kind. Hang tonight to all the memories. Hugs and prayers,Edwin and Marilyn
03/17/2022
Dave Smashnuk
My condolences to Mavis and the entire Breitkreutz family Darrell and l were friends from elementary school And l was blessed to have recently spent some time with him Darrell was an exceptional friend and l shall dearly miss him David
03/17/2022
Joan E White Hythe AB
We are so sorry for the loss of Darrell, He was a tremendous friend and neighbour. We will miss him too . You take care Mavis and we will be here for you. Joan and Charlie
03/17/2022
Marlene Breitkreutz
We're very sorry to hear of your loss and our deepest condolences to you and the family We're sure Darrell is in a better place now and without any suffering Thinking of you and your family Ralph & Marlene
03/17/2022
Lindsay Wales
I'm so sorry for your loss Mavis and family. As you know he was one of my favourite people when I was a kid. He always knew how to make my day a little brighter, even when you didn't know you needed it. He was a wonderful person.
03/17/2022
Harley & Cathie Jones
We are so very sorry for your loss.
03/17/2022
Gena Jones
I am so sorry for your loss. I find myself to be such a lucky person to have known Darrell all through high school and beyond. He was always kind and friendly, a good person right to the core. Cherish your memories.
03/17/2022
Lynette Bergesen
My deepest condolences. I have many many memories of Darrell, but one I shall never forget, is the following. We had had snow and wind and our driveway had drifts in it. I got stuck in my mini van about half way down the driveway and was shoveling my way out when Darrell was driving by, stopped, drove in the drive, jumped out of his truck shovel in hand told me to move and proceeded to shovel me out. When I protested that I would be okay and he didn't need to shovel, he just gave me a "look", and kept on shoveling. When he had the drift shoveled away, I thanked him and all he said was "that's what are neighbors are for", jumped in his truck and left. That was Darrell!
03/17/2022
John and Pat Moutray
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. John and Pat Moutray
03/17/2022
Kathy Robideau
Mavis and family, Please extend our condolences to you and the family, May all our wonderful memories of Darrell be of comfort to us all, he will be missed. Kathy & Sherman Robideau
03/17/2022
Jason & Lois Wells
We are so very sorry for your loss Mavis. Darrell was such a kind and friendly person, he will be missed.
03/17/2022
Dorothea Omlid
My sympathy to you Mavis , gone much too young, cherish your memories. Dorothea
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