KERRI KLASIENA TYMCHUK

Condolences & Memories (53 entries)

• I only just discovered that Kerri had passed away. I am so truly, truly sorry and saddened. We played soccer together for a couple of years and would car pool to each game. She always ran out of the house with a bagel in her hand. She was very funny and sweet and talented. I also remember the two of you at my wedding social in 2004 dancing up a storm and having a great time. I am sorry for you loss and send love and healing to you and your two little girls. - Posted by: Holly (Friend, soccer team mate) on: Aug 21, 2015

• Thank you to everyone for your kind and personal words about my wonderful wife Kerri. We all miss her very much, but keep her alive everyday with stories, pictures, and all sorts of games only a Child Psychiatrist could dream up to strengthen Lauren and Paige's memories of Mommy as much as possible. So far there are some sad times missing Mommy but overall we are all doing okay and the girls are almost always happy even when they talk about how much they miss her or how great their Mommy is. Love to you all from us, Simon - Posted by: Simon Trepel (Husband) on: Nov 14, 2014

• I worked with Kerri in by-law court. I will always remember her confidence, intelligence, comforting smile and laughing eyes. You must all be so proud of the beautiful person she was and the impact she had on so many. It is such a blessing to have known her. - Posted by: Sarah Vestner (co-worker and friend) on: Sep 27, 2013

• We are heartbroken to learn of Kerri's passing. Simon we are so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed my many neighbourhood chats with Kerri and although I did not know her as well as many there was no doubt what a wonderful person she was. Please take care our thoughts are with you and your girls and of course Petri! - Posted by: Michelle Bacik & Nick Leone (Old neighbors) on: Jul 08, 2013

• A close friend of Simon Trepel. I had only met Kerri once. But with my dealings with her she was the kindest most sweetest person you could have ever met. Full of joy, warmth, and kind heartedness. My thoughts and prayers are with Simon and the rest of the family at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Bobby, Jerry, Chris and the rest of the Maslowsky family. - Posted by: Bobby Maslowsky (Friend of Simon Trepel.) on: May 07, 2013

• Simon, I am so sorry for your loss. I only just heard today when I asked someone about you. As a mom, I imagine the intense joy your wife experienced by becoming a mother. You will find strength in the incredible resiliency of your children and their capacity to accept and love. - Posted by: Bryce ((friend/teammate)) on: May 03, 2013

• Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their love and support. We are doing okay as a family, but miss Kerri so much! We love you Mommy and hope you are happy and proud of us as we have tried our best to celebrate your life while we grieve you being away from us. Love you Bunny! Simon - Posted by: Simon Trepel (Husband) on: Feb 16, 2013

• I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Kerri at the University of Manitoba swimming pool. She truely loved life - I will always remember her fantastic smile. - Posted by: Lisa Saurette () on: Jan 19, 2013

• Klasien and Family - so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thoughts are with you at this sad time - and remember memories are treasures of the heart. Deepest condolences. - Posted by: marlene kovacs (friend of Klasien) on: Jan 12, 2013

• Dear Simon, Lauren and Paige, We are extremely saddened hearing of Kerri's passing. We had the pleasure of getting to know Kerri visiting "over the fence", and enjoying our neighbours who loved having lots of family fun. Please accept our prayers of love and comfort to hold you during this very difficult time. Love Brian and Grace Tenszen - Posted by: Grace and Brian Tenszen (Next door neighbours) on: Jan 10, 2013

• Yes, Kerri will always remain an amazing!!, confident!!, beautiful!! woman. I was soooo truly heartbroken when I heard the news a year+ ago. Kerri was not deserving of this. I struggle because I know there must be a reason for such loss that only time will guide us to reason with. To the Aunties, Uncles, family and especially Simon, Lauren & Paige... my arms extend & hopefully wrap around you with incredibly Warm/Huge hugs. With love & prayers from our family... I am thankful for all of the wonderful times I have spent with Kerri :-) - Posted by: C <3 () on: Jan 09, 2013

• Simon and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you, your girls and your family are in our thoughts and hearts. If you need anything, anytime, anywhere- our door is open. Love to you all. - Posted by: Donna Bell & Family (Friend ) on: Jan 09, 2013

• We are thinking of you all. - Posted by: David and Joanne Fletcher, 31 Stanford Bay (neighbours) on: Jan 09, 2013

• I really am at a loss for words right now, but am thinking of you, Simon, and your two wee girls. My hope is that your love and devotion for one another will help each of you a little bit day by day. - Posted by: Kristin Bristow (Colleague) on: Jan 09, 2013

• Simon and family, I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. You and your girls, as well as Kerri's parents and family are in my thoughts. Let your beautiful memories of her fill your mind, warm your heart and lead you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Corinne Podolsky (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2013

• Dear Simon I heard the sad news today! My thoughts are with you. My deepest condolences to you and your family! - Posted by: Fariba Eghtedari (Friend/colleague) on: Jan 08, 2013

• So sorry to hear of your loss - our heart goes out to all of you - losing a child is just not the way life is supposed to be lived - so hard on everyone - Posted by: Brian and Geri shippam (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2013

• Dear Simon, Girls, Klasien and Ken, Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all. The memorial service today for Kerri was beautiful. There truly was so much to celebrate about Kerri's life; what an amazing woman. Remember that we are here if there is anything we can do for any of you, and welcome the chance to share the play structure again with Lauren & Paige. Take good care of yourselves and each other :) - Posted by: Michelle Clarke & Family () on: Jan 07, 2013

• Simon, my heart goes out to you and the girls during this difficult time. Kerri truly was a special person who touched many people’s lives and will be missed by all. I wish I could have been able to attend but regardless, my thoughts are with you…. - Posted by: Byron Goodwin (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2013

• Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." - Posted by: Unknown (A Friend.) on: Jan 07, 2013

• My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember the fun we had working at Safeway together. - Posted by: Cindy Roess and Val Powell (Friends (the Safeway days)) on: Jan 07, 2013

• I am deeply saddened to hear about Kerri's passing. My sincere condolences to Klasien, Ken and Family. - Posted by: Murray McPhillips (Neighbor, Eldridge Avenue) on: Jan 07, 2013

• Dear Simon & Family, We did not know Kerri personally but knew her through stories shared with us by Peter and Sharon in Calgary. We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Regards, Bill & Sharon - Posted by: Bill and Sharon Gagnon (Friends) on: Jan 06, 2013

• I did not know Kerri, nor do I know anyone in her family, but as a young mother of the same age myself,I was very saddened to read this beautiful obituary. I pray for her husband and two children, that they may find strength during this difficult time. I also pray for her children, that they may continue to grow into the wonderful women that I'm sure her mother would have wanted. Condolences to all. - Posted by: Melissa (unknown to all) () on: Jan 06, 2013

• Ken, Klasien & family - Our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Stan & Noella Saunders (Friends) on: Jan 06, 2013

• Klasien Ken and family Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Gail and Bill Souch - Posted by: Bill and Gail Souch (friend) on: Jan 05, 2013

• Klasien Ken and family Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. So hard to imagine losing your child but through her children and the people she has known through the years, will be forever in their hearts. Gail and Bill Souch - Posted by: Bill and Gail Souch (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2013

• My heart is heavy, and I feel for you pal and your family. It doesn't seem so long ago that we were all sitting in the living room at 217/219 Academy on a Thursday night waiting for a new episode of 'Friends'. - Posted by: Carlos de Oliveira (Friend of Simon and Kerri) on: Jan 05, 2013

• So saddened by the loss of your beautiful daughter. Cannot imagine the heartbreak for you. We are in Asia and cannot attend the service but you are in our thoughts! - Posted by: Hanne and Ole Hansen (Friends of Ken and Klasien) on: Jan 05, 2013

• Kerri was a magnificent and talented young woman. She had a zest for life and all it had to offer. Kerri and my daughter (Sarah) were friends and kindred spirits. Over the years they shared love, fun, joy, laughter and tears. The moment may be temporary but the memory lasts forever. - Posted by: Mary Ann (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2013

• Simon, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have been out of touch a long time, and so are learning about your life over the last few years through the tributes to Kerri. It is immediately evident she was a remarkable woman, just as we know you to be an equally remarkable man. It is a struggle to understand how such terrible loss can happen to such good people. Simon, you and your daughters are in our thoughts, and we send our love to you all. - Posted by: Scott & Lisa Bell (Friend) on: Jan 05, 2013

• Ken,Klasien and family, we offer our heartfelt sympathy and condolences on the passing of your most precious Kerri. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely George and Sylvia Archibald. - Posted by: George and Sylvia Archibald (Friends) on: Jan 05, 2013

• Our deepest condolences to all the grieving family on the passing of a truly beautiful and loving, spirited woman. We met Kerri in Hawaii and our children took warmly to her and Simon. Our hearts ache in unison with yours at this untimely and unjust outcome. Kerri's love will live on in the eyes and hearts of her children, and her memory will remain in ours forever. - Posted by: Mark & Lorraine Koltek () on: Jan 04, 2013

• We are so deeply saddened to hear of Kerri's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. I have so many special memories of growing up with Kerri and will never forget her amazing smile and gentle spirit. She will truly be missed. - Posted by: Catherine Murray and family (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2013

• Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very sad time. We can take comfort in our memories and the grace of her lovely family. - Posted by: Al & Carol Hadley (friend) on: Jan 04, 2013

• I am so sorry for your loss. Kerri was a terrific young lawyer and, more importantly, a beautiful woman who wore her love for Simon and her children on her sleeve. Her fantastic smile and mischievous sense of humour will be sorely missed. Mark O'Neill - Posted by: Mark O'Neill (colleague) on: Jan 04, 2013

• It was with heavy hearts that we heard of Kerri's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Her daughters hold a special place in our community. - Posted by: Tina Alto and the Balmoral Hall School Family () on: Jan 04, 2013

• Simon, my deepest condolences to you and your girls. Kerri was a very kind person and I always enjoyed working with her. - Posted by: Dan Ryall (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2013

• Klasien, Ken, and Family - My heart aches for you on the loss of your beautiful Kerri. My sincere condolences to your family during the most difficult time. Helen Garbacz - Posted by: Helen Garbacz (Co-worker of Klasien) on: Jan 04, 2013

• I worked with Kerri’s loving, devoted mother Klasien. Kerri would visit her mother at the office periodically. I remember her coming into the office when Petrie was just an adorable pup. And bumping into her at Good Life fitness (much more fit than I). Always a cute, friendly little face. I answered many of Kerri’s daily calls to her mom at the office. Such a close bond those two shared. And when Klasien brought in Kerri and Simon’s wedding photos. One of the happiest looking beautiful brides ever. Hard to believe in a God and Heaven at a time such as this but if there are angels, that beautiful sweet girl definitely is one. - Posted by: Diane Phillips (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2013

• My thoughts are with you all. My deepest condolences. - Posted by: Robin Buchanan () on: Jan 04, 2013

• Hi, I'm SO incredibly sad to hear of Kerri's passing. I just recently heard she was sick, but had no way to contact her. I met Kerri way back in Elementary and I used to go to her house during lunch breaks or after school. Her family, and especially her young children are in my thoughts. I won't be able to make it to the funeral but know that it will be a celebration of Kerri's life. - Posted by: Leigh Robinson (Friends in Elementary) on: Jan 03, 2013

• Klasien, Ken, and Family - My heart aches for you on the loss of your dear, beautiful Kerri. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. Helen Garbacz - Posted by: Helen Garbacz (Coworker of Klasien) on: Jan 03, 2013

• This wonderful woman has always been close to my heart. She was always there for anyone and everyone. I always admired her drive and ambition and she made her family so proud. I had a chance to see her shortly before she passed and enjoyed the time with her, Simon and Paige and Loren as well as her Mom and Dad. She will be greatly missed by her family and my heart goes out to everyone. Our sweet Angel has been released from her pain while ours will continue forever. Love Auntie Yanny - Posted by: Jantina Willrodt (Aunt) on: Jan 03, 2013

• We are so sad to hear of this tragic event. Kerri used to babysit our daughters and we all have many memories of her. May God Bless everyone around her especially her children and parents, as it is very hard to lose a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. - Posted by: Floyd and Fran Wonnick (Worked with Klassien) on: Jan 03, 2013

• We were terribly saddened to hear of your loss - Posted by: Fraank & Doreen Claes () on: Jan 03, 2013

• I worked for her, but we both had small children. We had stories to tell and laughs to share, as brief as it was. This saddens me deeply. I feel for her girls, husband, and all of her family. Tragic. - Posted by: Angela Lamy (Professional) on: Jan 02, 2013

• Simon, On behalf of myself and the rest of the "Flood" family, I wanted to pass on my most sincere condolences. We cannot imagine what you and your family have been going through. It is difficult to fathom the loss of someone so close, so young and such an important piece of your world. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. No one is truly gone while those they have impacted on throughout their lives still carry their legacy. Kerri's spirit survives in family, friends and especially you and your children. We will all hold our loved ones a little closer tonight. - Posted by: Trevor Horvath (friend/teamate to Simon) on: Jan 02, 2013

• My condolences to Simon and Family, Kerri was a very vibrant person and had such a fantastic outlook on life, We will miss her. - Posted by: Sue Henry (Friend) on: Jan 02, 2013

• It doesn't matter how far apart we live from each other or how involved I've been in Kerri's life. When she was first diagnosed I felt the invisible pull of the ties that bind families together. As we tucked each of our kids in at night we would pray for Kerri, Simon, Lauren and Paige. My girls feel the pull of the invisible ties. Our hearts, love, thoughts, & prayers are with each of you as you grieve. Our joy is that Kerri is free. - Posted by: Melissa Giesbrecht (cousin) on: Jan 02, 2013

• We are sorry to hear the sad news of Kerri's passing. We only met her in her younger years when Dave worked at Panalpina. Please pass on our sincere condolences. Dave and Barb Smith - Posted by: Dave & Barb Smith (Friends) on: Jan 02, 2013

• This was so hard to read, my heart felt sympathy to you Simon and all the family, she was a beautiful person inside and out, hold on to the love xo - Posted by: Elaine Holestine (friend) on: Jan 02, 2013

• Kerri is a special person and always will be held in the hearts of those she touched. I had the pleasure to know her and Simon and to attend her bridal shower and their wonderful wedding. I enjoyed invitations to their warm and welcoming home, and got to meet both Loren and Paige, but the most special memory I will keep of Kerri is this..... I'd had an operation and the hospital wouldn't release me unless someone came to get me and promised to take me home. Kerri heard that because I'd had to stay in the hospital longer than originally expected, there was a scheduling conflict for the person who was supposed to have picked me up so I didn't have anyone to do that that morning. The next thing I knew, there she was at the hospital doing what needed to be done. Without so much as skipping a beat, she'd put aside her work obligations so that she could help me with the discharge papers, drive me home, settle me in my bed, and make sure that my three dogs were taken care of, and then only after I insisted that I was okay and that she didn't need to stay, she quietly slipped out the door. - Posted by: Cathy (Friend) on: Jan 02, 2013