Darwin Kupskay

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Darwin Kupskay on September 30th, 2018 at the age 63. Darwin is survived by his loving wife Marlene; his daughters Alyce (Nigel), Sara (David) and their mother Janie; his step-son Mark Ratajesak (Laurie); his grandchildren Braxton and Kai, Emma, Grayson and Sawyer; his mother Stephanie, brother John (Terri) and sister Lori Summers; as well as many nieces and nephews. Darwin was predeceased by his brother-in-law Lance Summers and his father John Kupskay.

Darwin was born on July 4th, 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He grew up with his two siblings in their childhood home on Bronx Ave in East Kildonan and attended Prince Edward Elementary School later attending Miles Mac Collegiate. Darwin was actively involved in the community spending most of his time at the YMCA where he made lifelong friends, playing water polo and volunteering with the YMCA Y’s Men.

After graduating high school Darwin continued his education at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Engineering specializing in Civil Engineering. Upon graduating in 1978 Darwin began working at Reid Crowther and Partners where he would later become a Partner. Darwin continued his engineering career by taking the position of Research and Standards Engineer at the City of Winnipeg. His final venture with the City was to bring an innovative Diamond Grinding project to Winnipeg and along with it came the love of his life Marlene. Darwin continued to work with the project as a consultant under his company, Kupskay Consulting Inc. He would ultimately work for the rest of his career as a consultant with the majority of his time spent at City Mix Inc.

Darwin and Marlene married on a beautiful snowy day in Winnipeg on February 7th, 2015. Their most cherished times were spent at War Eagle Lake and at their house in Phoenix, Arizona entertaining family and friends. Darwin adored his daughters and never missed the chance to express how proud he was of them.

Darwin always put others before himself. “Infinitely more important than sharing one’s material wealth is sharing the wealth of ourselves, our time and energy, our passion and commitment, and, above all, our love” – William Simon.

Darwin’s legacy will continue to live on through everyone who was fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.