BARRY WAYNE DERLAGO

Condolences & Memories (33 entries)

• Linda, Ash, Jordan....so sorry to hear about Barry, I think back of all the hot summer soccer nights, and all the great times we had, we became like family in those early years when our kids first met. Celebrate a life, well lived, and well loved....God bless....coach Al - Posted by: Al/karen (Coach Al) on: Feb 16, 2014

• My condolences to Linda, Jordan and Ashley. Your loss is everyone's loss. Barry lived a life so rich and he was an example of how to treat your fellow man. Such human qualities that we should all strive to emulate. We will miss him very much but only fond memories remain. Maurice and Barb and family. - Posted by: Maurice Parobec (friend) on: Feb 10, 2014

• Deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you - Posted by: Kelly Derlago's family (Cousin) on: Jan 26, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Derlago family. He was a great guy and I'm glad that I knew him. - Posted by: Barb & Matthew Sobocan (Sobeys) on: Jan 24, 2014

• My deepest sympathy to Barry's family and friends, he will be greatly missed. I have known the family since I was a little girl growing up in the neighbourhood and always remember Barry as a kind loving soul. Linda you were a very lucky lady to have Barry as your soul mate. My condolences to you all. Sincerely, Sue and all the Ward family. - Posted by: Susanne Ward and Family (Childhood friend and neighbour of Derlago family) on: Jan 24, 2014

• To Linda and Family - my deepest condolences for the loss of your husband and dad. - Posted by: Karen Letkeman (Friend from Y Neighbors) on: Jan 24, 2014

• Never have I met a nicer man, he had time for everyone from the smallest thing or youngest child always a smile & a wave and if you were lucky a story a joke or some rhubarb crisp. Linda, Jordan, Ashley my heart aches with you. As Riley says, "he is not gone, he is everywhere watching all of us and one day we will all join him" Rest in peace dear friend - Posted by: Elaine (Neighbour) on: Jan 22, 2014

• Linda, Jordan, Ashely & granddog Nea. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very difficult time. We have many memories of grandbeach and bbq days, going to the bomber game sitting front row and the pride that beamed from Barry's face seeing Ashley as she cheered on the bombers. A wonderful, wonderful gentleman, father, husband and friend. Barry you were a great example to your children and those around you of what a man is. God bless you and may your smile and love light up your family at this time. - Posted by: Barb & Barry Visca (Friends & neighbours) on: Jan 22, 2014

• Our deepest sympathies to Linda, Jordan and Ashley. We won't be able to attend Barry's memorial service, but you will be in our thoughts. Barry was a wonderful, truly special person. He had the best, happiest smile. He fought cancer so fiercely. We were in awe of his strength of will. - Posted by: Darlene and Mike Dziewit (Family) on: Jan 21, 2014

• I first met Barry at school, many years back. Barry was always a sincere friend and a kind person to all. I knew of his struggles with his illness however, he was always upbeat and positive, when we would bump into each other and talked. His love for his Family was very clear to all. To the Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you Barry and rest in peace. - Posted by: Nuno Camara (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2014

• I have had the plesure of knowing Barry as a friend and co worker for over 35 years. Over all that time he was a true Gentleman. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to know him. - Posted by: Eugene Skrumeda (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2014

• I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing, my heart goes out to his family and to his extended family. As a young girl I can remember Barry and Butch going out and about the neighbourhood, and just growing up together. Their friendship lasted all throughout the years. Will miss seeing you at Sobeys and getting the lowdown on our friends. You will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Joyce (Surma) Horvath (Friend from Old Kildonan) on: Jan 21, 2014

• Our deepest sympathy. Barry will be missed, he was always a pleasure to be around, his upbeat nature and kindness will be missed. - Posted by: Julie Yaworski (Derlago) (cousin) on: Jan 21, 2014

• My heartfelt sympathy to the entire Derlago family. Peace, Prayers and Blessings. - Posted by: Ric Procyshyn () on: Jan 20, 2014

• My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Derlago family, a finer man I have yet to meet. I worked with Barry at Sobeys for 24 years, always a pleasure to work with. I will miss the visits he made to us at Sobeys, and sharing the travel stories, he wil be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Nick Popovic, friend and co worker at Sobeys. - Posted by: Nick Popovic (Friend and co worker) on: Jan 20, 2014

• I worked with Barry at Sobeys for many years, he was a kind person to all, a hard worker who loved his job. He would always listen to you when you talked to him. I and the Sobeys staff will miss him very much, it is hard to lose a nice person like Barry. Peace be with you and the family - Posted by: Michael Rodie (Work friend ) on: Jan 20, 2014

• Linda, my dear friend I am so very sorry to hear of your husband. I never met him but I can tell that you and him were truly meant for each other....a true love story. You are the friends that everyone wants to have. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.......till you meet again.... - Posted by: Debbie Caryk (Friend of Linda) on: Jan 20, 2014

• I am reminded again today of what it is like to lose someone near and dear and it is always so very difficult. Today Kath, the boys, & I grieve the loss of a great friend and uncle, but as time moves on we will get past this pain and start to remember all the good memories Uncle Barry left with us. I feel for Barry's family and all those who knew him, as we mourn the loss of a husband, dad, brother, uncle and dear friend. Cancer is a curse and is not selective with its victims. Uncle Barry handled it with strength and determination. His fight was an inspiration. One of the many things I can say about Uncle Barry is that he made those around him better people by simply having known him. A better man I have not yet met. I miss my pal. - Posted by: Rick Kraychuk (Family) on: Jan 20, 2014

• To the Grangers, Barry was so much more than a son-in-law and brother-in-law. For 40 years, he was a positive force in the whole Granger family – someone we could always count on for humour, kindness, wisdom and a helping hand. Barry was so many things to us: A source of laughter and quiet strength, even during his illness. Our go-to guy for advice on manly matters, like cars and home repairs. Friend to our small furry companions. The first to step up when someone needed help. The most cheerful peeler of potatoes for our family dinners. A sympathetic ear. A calming influence. And in our darker times, a reminder of how good and decent the world can be. As every year passed, our appreciation of Barry grew deeper. How fortunate Linda was to find this gem of a man – and how lucky for us that she brought him into our lives. - Posted by: Kathy Granger, Heather Ferguson and Gail Granger (Mother-in-law and sisters-in-law) on: Jan 20, 2014

• Linda, so sorry to hear about Barry. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, Jordan and Ashley. - Posted by: Bev Molinski (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2014

• Barry was a great guy. Always met us with a smile and a kind comment or joke. He will be greatly missed. If there is coaching of games in heaven, Barry will be there. - Posted by: Dennis and Sandra Trubyk; Breean and Brittny Trubyk (friends from the neighhood on Donan St., back when our kids were growing up together) on: Jan 19, 2014

• My condolences; I worked with Barry at Codville prior to moving to SERCA. Barry was a pleasure to work with; always positive and a smile on his face; very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Dean Lawson (co-worker) on: Jan 19, 2014

• Jim and I are so sorry to hear about Barry's passing. We are unable to be at his memorial service but our thoughts and prayers will be with Linda, Jordan and Ashley. Sincerely Patti and Jim Aab and Family. - Posted by: Patti Aab (friend) on: Jan 19, 2014

• Barry was a great guy, every time we met, he always had time to talk to me when we met, no matter how busy he was, we always discussed our Derlago family. May God be kind & bless him, for he was a wonderful person. - Posted by: Ivan Werbovetski (first cousin) on: Jan 19, 2014

• It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Barry. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Derlago family in this time of need. Having grown up as neighbours, and friends of Jordan and Ashley, I met Barry more than a few times. My fondest memories of him would be of watching the kids play hockey at Red River CC on those saturday afternoons when we had nothing better to do. He was always such a nice and caring individual, and I'm sure he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time. Tim and Jill Volk I'd also like to include in Veronica Volk, Jon and Trisha Volk, and Brian Dobrinsky, who was a childhood friend of Barry's. They have all expressed their condolences, thoughts, prayers, and well being of the family. - Posted by: Volk Family (Friends of Barry and family) on: Jan 19, 2014

• Barry was my friend when we were growing up in Old Kildonan. I spent many happy days playing with him in his yard on John Black Avenue, by the Old Folks Home behind the Derlago place, and down by the river, where the Chief Peguis Bridge now stands. Barry was a generous, thoughtful, and kind hearted guy. I am sad to hear that his life ended prematurely. My condolences to everyone in his family. - Posted by: Duncan McRae (Childhood friend) on: Jan 19, 2014

• I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. My deepest sympathies to your family. I worked with Barry during the Codville days. He was always such a great fellow to work with and a real gentleman. - Posted by: Janice Oehlers (Jansen) () on: Jan 18, 2014

• In all the years I had known Barry through Linda, he was such a personable and friendly person and I could see how devoted he was to his family. I hope all the good memories of Barry will help the family in their time of sorrow. My sincerest condolences to all. - Posted by: Janice Iwankow (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2014

• Barry came to Vancouver twice to celebrate the Grey Cup with his brother Lor and I was lucky enough to be invited to tag along. On his 2nd Grey Cup trip, he brought an entourage of 20+ lifelong friends and his son, Jordan. Barry was likely one of the most beautiful souls I have ever had the pleasure to meet and my life will be that much better for having him be a part of it, if only briefly. I would like to express my condolences to his wife, Linda, who I never had the pleasure to meet, and to his children, siblings, extended family and the many, many wonderful people in his life who were as blessed as I to have known him. - Posted by: Treena (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2014

• My thoughts & prayers are with you. WITH LOVE, Aunt Sonia & Family xoxo - Posted by: Sonia Derlago-Mueller (Aunt (Calgary Alberta)) on: Jan 18, 2014

• So so sorry to hear about Barry's passing, we meant so much to go for coffee with him and Linda after seeing them at shoppers. but never got to ...Barry was a great guy, one of a kind, never said a bad word about anyone ...kind.. caring...just a sweet guy. Linda was lucky to have him as a husband ....So Sorry . Greg and Cora Krall - Posted by: GREG AND CORA KRALL (FRIENDS ) on: Jan 18, 2014

• Barry was a great friend whom I attended Bomber games with. As well, Barry & I would golf together & watch our kids play soccer. He was the most kindhearted person I know who would do anything to help anyone. The world has been a better place because of him & I will miss him dearly. Take care my friend. Sadly, Michael Pinx - Posted by: Michael Pinx (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2014

• I remember Barry smiling all the time... I remember the time he took us young kids (Jordan and I) snowmobiling one winter...I remember seeing him cheering on the Bombers at the old staduim...I remember laughing as kids and us calling him "Bareskin"... My condolences to Jordan, Ashley and Linda, and the entire Derlago family. Barry was loved by all, and will be missed by everyone. - Posted by: Derek Molinski (Long time family friend) on: Jan 18, 2014