JEAN KRYSKO

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JEAN KRYSKO

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Jean Krysko on March 5, 2022 at the Deer Lodge Centre.
She was predeceased by her mother Nellie, her dad Fred, brother Freddy, sister Marie, her husband Mike in 2015. Mom is survived by her son Fred; daughters, Debbie Smith, Beverly Ptosnick; and grandson Brian Ptosnick, all of Winnipeg.
Mom was born in Winnipeg and was a member of St. Ivans Church for 45 years. In those years she held many offices from Bingo caller, Secretary in the Young Peoples Club, Financial Treasurer for the Brotherhood, Financial Treasurer in the Ladies Club, as well as the Perogy Club that her mother was the founder of. Mom was an auditor for the Church and she sang in many school and church choirs. Mom was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion #9. She was with the St. John's Ambulance and drove Yellow cab for a number of years. When the children started school, Mom went back to school to get her degree In Social Work and worked for the Provincial Government until her retirement. Mom was an active bowler, won many awards in high singles, team champs. She loved fishing, needle work and knitting. Mom was a great cook and loved to cook for her family. Mom loved to spend time at the lake and after dad retired, mom and dad moved to Watt Street complex in 1995 were she started the Seniors Bingo Club, and held the office of President for a few years. In May of 2003 mom and dad moved to the Oakland Gardens where she was president for three years, bingo chairperson and bingo caller for five years. In 2009 mom and dad moved to Sarina Towers.
A Memorial service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. with Father Darren Kawiuk officiating. Cremation has taken place at Mom's request. Interment will follow to Glen Eden Memorial Gardens.

VICHNAYA PAM'YAT

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2022