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- [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.
With his two sons Leo and Anatoli (Toby)...
- [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
- [S536] Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery (Calmar, Leduc, Alberta, Canada), Grave Markers.
KRYSA
ANATOLI
DMYTRO
JANUARY 20, 1935
SPETEMBER 1, 2020
DALLAS
CATHERINE
(WASIECZKO)
DECEMBER 4, 1935
- [S530] Obituary of Leo KRYSA, (Name: Edmonton Journal; Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Date: 24-Nov-2010;).
KRYSA, Leo On November 20, 2010, Leo Krysa of Edmonton passed away at the age of 81 years. Leo was born on August 4, 1929 in Edmonton, Alberta, the first child of Victoria and John. He was raised in Edmonton and lived his entire life in the City. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty; his children, Cathy (Roger Palmer), John and Eric; eight grandchildren, Alison, Lana, Leo, Eve, Daniel, Jacqueline, Bradley and Graham. He is also survived by his brother, Toby (Dallas) Krysa; sister-in-law, Phyllis Johnson; cousin-in-law, Hugh Ryan; as well as nieces and nephews that he was very fond of. Leo led a full and rewarding life. He was a loving, caring, hard working and demanding individual - never more demanding of anyone than of himself. His caring for family was ever present in his generosity and abundant good advice. He was a family patriarch in the true sense of the word. He provided strength, guidance and emotional and financial support in numerous and creative ways. He had a knack for knowing where a need existed and would do his utmost to help fulfill the need without intruding on others' ability to make decisions, although he did not hesitate to express his opinions! Betty was the light of Leo's life. He adored his life-long partner. They shared many happy occasions with family and friends and numerous travels around the world. They developed a strong network of travel companions from all over Canada and the United States. He enjoyed entertaining his family and friends, and he and Betty did so with relish. He was immensely proud of his grandchildren. He delighted in hearing about, and supporting their dreams, hopes, travels, exploits, educational pursuits and careers. He was ever so encouraging to them and had a level of tolerance that he did not always display for his own children! The years mellowed Leo. He was a storyteller extraordinaire with an ability to take an average occurrence and describe the nuances with great humor and insight. His strength of character and positive outlook on life persisted until the last moments of his life. He loved an audience and a strong intellectual debate and was a voracious reader; not a day passed that Leo did not scour local and national papers and various other publications for news, particularly about the economy. He was a creative person with a strong eye for design, always impeccably dressed and living and working in pristine and interesting environments that he and Betty designed. Leo chose a career in business, but it was also his hobby. He began working in the machinery business as a young man and in 1964 he incorporated Krysa Construction Machinery (KCM). In 1974, KCM was recognized as the largest volume distributor in North America for Massey Ferguson Industrial and Construction Machinery. KCM had operational units in Canada and the U.S.A. During this period, he was elected Chair of his peer group for eight years in North America, a leadership role he engaged in with relish. In 1984, Leo initiated a new venture, Ultra Seat Corporation, under the leadership of his son, Eric, who became President in 2003. Ultra has become the largest after-market industrial seat provider in Canada. Leo and Betty believed in the importance of supporting the community both voluntarily and financially. As one means of doing so, they established the second private family Foundation ever incorporated in the Province of Alberta in 1974. While modest, the Foundation has provided funding to over 80 community, educational, religious and health-related organizations to date. Memorial Reception Friday, November 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Royal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, 9450 Groat Road South. Cremation has taken place in Park Memorial Crematorium. A private family inurnment will take place. In memory of Leo, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home Crematorium, Reception Centre
- [S243] Calmar and District Historical Society, Pioneers and Progress, Calmar and District, (Name: Co-op Press Ltd.; Date: 1980;), Page 570, WASIECZKO, William & Anne, by Dallas KRYSA.
Dallas is married to Toby Krysa. They have two children, Philip and Mark...
- [S1048] Obituary of Phyllis Gwendolyn MANCHAK, (Name: Dignity Memorial; Date: Abt 9 May 2022;).
Phyllis Gwendolyn Manchak
SEPTEMBER 14, 1932 – MAY 7, 2022
Phyllis Gwendolyn Manchak (nee Wasieczko), age 89, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022, in Leduc, Alberta, surrounded by family.
She was born on September 14, 1932 in Edmonton and was the second oldest of 4 daughters which included Ruth Humphrys (1929-2013), Patricia Hamula (1934-1999) and Dallas Krysa (1936-).
After a prairie farm childhood typical of that era, Phyllis married her soulmate and beloved husband Stephen Manchak on February 15, 1949 and they settled and farmed in the Calmar area. They were very active in the farming and curling communities for decades.
Phyllis was predeceased by her parents Annie and William Wasieczko, her husband Stephen, her sisters Ruth and Patricia, her brothers-in-law Jim Humphrys and Toby Krysa, and her uncle John Woloszyn.
She is survived by her sister Dallas, her brother-in-law Lawrence Hamula, and will be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Phyllis will be remembered for her mischievous humour, and peals of laughter rang out wherever she was to be found (particularly when she was with her sister Pat!). Although she had no children of her own, she was in every way a mother to several generations. She was the bedrock of her large extended family and her community, providing strength, guidance, and support to all, often with a wink and entertaining remark. Her laughter, wonderful wisdom and innate sensitivity will be forever cherished.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel at 4802–47 Avenue, Leduc. A service will be held on Monday May 16, 2022 at 2 pm at the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church at 50102 Rge Rd. 265, Leduc County. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Lunch will be held following interment at the Royal Canadian Legion in Calmar at 4815-47 Street.
The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Leduc Hospital for their attentiveness and care.
In memory of Phyllis, donations may be made to the church and cemetery or to the charity of your choice.
- [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.
- [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
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