Kostantine Edward Chrystian

With deep sadness, the family of Kostantine Chrystian announces his peaceful passing on July 14, 2025, after many years of living with dementia. He was 84.

Kostantine was born on September 1, 1940, on the family farm near Holden, Alberta, to Michael and Eva (Stokowski) Chrystian. He was raised in the Holden/Ryley area, where his strong values and deep connection to family and the land took root early in life.

On September 5, 1964, he married the love of his life, Marie (Misyk). Together, they shared nearly 61 years of unwavering love, commitment, and partnership. They raised three children and two grandchildren and built a life grounded in faith, hard work, and care for their community.

Kostantine continued farming the family land until 1977, after which he and Marie settled primarily in the Camrose area. In their retirement years, they found a new rhythm in Wetaskiwin, where they spent the past 28 years enjoying quieter days together.

Kostantine leaves behind his beloved wife, Marie, his devoted son Kyle Kostantine (Lisa), and his cherished grandchildren: Jason, Alisha, Dustin, and Kostantine Ethan,  along with several great-grandchildren who brought him much joy over the years - family was everything.  

He is also survived by his brother Louis (Lucille) Chrystian of Edmonton; his sisters Violet Yakobcyzk of Edmonton, Christine (Richard) Chartrand of Camrose, and Darlene VanHaitsma; numerous Nieces and Nephews, as well as a long-time, treasured family friend, Katherine Marcotte and her family.

Kostantine was predeceased by his daughters, Patricia (Chrystian) Lonsdale and Cindy (Chrystian) Rees, his parents, Michael and Eva Chrystian, his sister Sylvia Ewaskiw, brother-in-law Wilfred Ewaskiw, brother-in-law Edward Yakobcyzk, brother-in-law Orest Misyk, nephew Michael Ewaskiw, niece Lorretta Yakobcyzk.  

A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a steadfast friend to many, Kostantine will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. His legacy of love, generosity, and quiet strength will live on in the lives he touched.

He is now at peace in the presence of his Lord.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Parish (5113 49 Ave, Wetaskiwin, Alberta) on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Donations in Kostantine's memory are gratefully accepted to Dreams Take Flight - Edmonton (3479, 1000 Airport Rd, Edmonton International Airport, AB T9E 0V3).

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