Darrel Stierle, a current resident of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, passed away on April 17, 2025, after a courageous short battle with cancer at the Red Deer Hospital.

Darrel was born November 28,1980 in Grande Prairie, Alberta and graduated from Beaverlodge Regional High School. He then went on to become a Commercial Pilot and Float Plane Pilot in Red Deer, AB, Kelowna, BC, Sandy Lake, ON and Hay River, NWT.
Darrel was currently working at Hawkeye Line Locators INC.as a Line Locator in Sylvan Lake and Grande Prairie, AB.

Darrel was always on an adventure whether it be a day at work or on his bike, sea doo, hiking, and traveling to many places especially to Thailand where he met his wife Kae. They were married on June 14, 2023, in Thailand and are expecting their first baby September 2025. Darrel and Kae went on many adventures from traveling Thailand, showing Kae Canada, and coming home to his parents’ farm in Wembley, AB.

Darrel loved his cat Tansy and treated her like a Queen. He loved speed especially on his Blaster Quad and Street Bike which he arrived at his destination real fast. He was also known as “Hotel Darrel” and “Tour Guide” when friends and family stayed at his house in Sylvan Lake. Darrel loved driving the Sea Doo and giving rides on the tube and possibly dumping them off. He was a true gem to all. He always had a comment whether it was nice or not. He was always a good time to all and had no regrets as he lived his life to the fullest.

Darrel you will be forever cherished, loved, and missed until we meet again.

Darrel is survived by his wife Kae Stierle and soon Baby Stierle; Tansy (The Cat); Parents Marion & Marvin Stefan; Brother Duane & Jenna Stierle their daughters Ayla, Jade, Taya; Sister Denise & Paul Mowry and their daughter Megan; many cherished friends and family in Thailand; The Stefan, Stierle, and Friesen Family’s and many loved friends.

Darrel was predeceased by his father Carl Stierle; Grandparents
Bill and Kay Friesen, Sigmund and Lore Stefan, and Albert and Elsie Stierle

As per Darrel’s request there will be no funeral.

The family would like to thank everyone for all your love and support!

Donations can be made to The Alberta Cancer Foundation.