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John KRYSA

John KRYSA

Male 1902 - 1978  (76 years)


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  • Name John KRYSA  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Birth 2 Jan 1902  Laszki, Galicia Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Immigration Apr 1925  [8
    Death 2 Jun 1978  [7, 9
    Burial Abt 5 Jun 1978  Evergreen Memorial Gardens/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I1704  Rivera Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

    Family Victoria Thelma BARA,   b. 15 Mar 1908, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Jul 2000 (Age 92 years) 
    Marriage 4 Nov 1928  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4
    Children 
    +1. Leo KRYSA,   b. 4 Aug 1929, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Nov 2010, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Anatoli Dmytro KRYSA,   b. 20 Jan 1935, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Sep 2020, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F559  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 4 Nov 1928 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Krysa, John & Victoria, by Toby Krysa, Page 77.
      On November 4th, 1928, John married Victoria Bara of the Glidehurst area. She was born March 15th, 1908.

    2. [S484] Obituary of John B. BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 26 May 1973;).
      He leaves his loving wife Mary; two brothers, Mike, Leduc, Albert, Edmonton, three sisters, Mrs. George (Annie) Spilak, Calmar, Mrs. William (Agnes) Manchak, Mrs. John (Victoria) Krysa, Edmonton.

    3. [S1049] Obituary of Toby (Anatoli) Dmytro KRYSA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 05 Sep 2020;).
      Toby (Anatoli) Dmytro Krysa
      January 20, 1935 - September 1, 2020

      Toby (Anatoli Dmytro) Krysa was the son of Victoria and John Krysa. He was born on January 20, 1935 in Edmonton, Alberta and passed away unexpectedly in Edmonton on September 1, 2020. Toby was a kind, patient, generous, and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

      After attending Strathcona High School, he worked for and helped grow his father's business, John Krysa and Sons Ltd. After many years as a partner, Toby left the family business in 1976 to pursue his interests in real estate where he remained active until retiring in 2018. He was a successful, respected member of the business community, known for his honesty, integrity, and fairness. Toby enjoyed meeting and talking with all people and you were always greeted with a smile, and likely a Werthers candy. In addition to his business career, he loved working outdoors, especially at the farm. Whether he was seeding a crop, working in the garden, or negotiating an equipment sale or real estate investment, Toby was equally comfortable and happy wearing a suit jacket or coveralls.

      Toby was devoted to his family and especially to his wife, Dallas. He was proud and supportive of his sons, Philip and Mark, and his grandchildren, Austin and Ellicia. He always had time for his family, and he also enjoyed visits with his friends and extended family and children, including his nieces and nephews. He offered his guidance with a smile, kindness and patience, never judging, always encouraging. His faith and heritage were important to him and he willingly supported those charitable efforts.

      Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Hainstock's Funeral Home 9810-34 Avenue, Edmonton between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. In respect of Toby's wishes, there will be a private family service. In lieu of other tributes, donations are encouraged to a charity of one's choice. Expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to the family through www.hainstockedmonton.com

      Published on September 5, 2020

    4. [S915] Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942.
      Name: Victoria Bara
      Gender: Female
      Marriage Date: 1928
      Marriage Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      Spouse: John Krysa
      Certificate Number: 1136

    5. [S273] Obituary of Alexander BARA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 02 Dec 1935;), Page 16.
      Alexander Bara of Leduc, Alberta, passed away at his home Friday, November 29, at the age of 30 years. He is survived by 3 brothers, Mike, John and Albert, all of Leduc, four sisters, Mrs. K. Manchak, Mrs. N. Spillak [sic], Mrs. V. Krissa [sic], Mrs. A. Manchak, all of Calmar. The funeral accouncemens will be announced later. Hainstock & Son, funeral directors.

    6. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Krysa, John & Victoria, by Toby Krysa.
      John Krysa was born on January 2nd, 1902 in the village of Laszki in pre-First World War Galicia.

    7. [S549] Evergreen Memorial Gardens (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
      KRYSA
      JOHN
      1902 - 1978
      VICTORIA THELMA
      1908 - 2000

    8. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Krysa, John & Victoria, by Toby Krysa.
      In April 1925 he arrived in Canada...

    9. [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Krysa, John & Victoria, by Toby Krysa.
      On June 2nd, 1978 he passed away.


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