CHRISTINE STOYKO

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• My husband and I had known Christina through her work at Hakim. We fell in love with her, and valued her insights and great personality. She had a welcome smile and a hug ready for us when we walked in the door, and she was the only person we wanted to see when shopping because we knew we would never be disappointed in what she helped us choose. We knew her for about six years. We were deeply saddened recently to hear of her sudden passing. Our condolences to all her family and friends. While we didn't know her that long, her great personality, and warmth always was evident, and we know she was one in a million. We will miss her. - Posted by: Shayne and Heather (Customer) on: Oct 19, 2016

• Christine and I worked together at the good ol' Red Apple Clearance Centre in Transcona back in 1998-2000 ish... we were friends outside of work as well. Our buddy Erin from work made us a group of 3. We enjoyed some great times (BBQs, girls nights) and Christine always hosted. She was extremely welcoming and generous! My heart goes out to all friends and family of Christine. A donation from my family has been made in memory of Christine to the Walking With Our Sisters initiative, a travelling art exhibition which promotes ending violence against women - honouring missing and murderer Indigenous women. Christine, rest in peace my girl. - Posted by: Michelle Bessette (Friend, former coworker) on: May 06, 2016

• Ive been reading this news over and over again since the day I found out she was gone.. Hakim wont be the same without her. We talked about our lives and I know what you were going through but I NEVER expected this to happen.. happen to you. I dont know what to say or think anymore, but ill miss closing the store with this beauty and blasting the radio and dancing away. She didnt deserve this. RIP to one of the realest people ive ever met. xoxo - Posted by: Jennifer Buczek (co worker) on: May 01, 2016

• I met Christina only once. I'd hear a lot about her. All good things. I saw why. When I met her, she really was a true light and wonderful spirit. I felt a kindred spirit with her, and am very sad that i will not get the opportunity to know her better. My sincerest condolences to her family and her friends. The world has lost a shining light, and we're all the less fortunate for it. Godspeed Christina, thank you for the lovely memories. May we all share them together and hold them close to our hearts. - Posted by: Franki Maxwell (Acquaintance) on: Apr 29, 2016

• My first memory of you,...first day of high school,...didn't know anyone,...new school,...walking around the halls just killing time,...on the second pass(walking around the halls we passed 2wice); cuz we were both feeling the same; a bit lost in a new school ...you said "you lost too!" And that was it!! We had a couple classes together, but we spent all our breaks together, decided what we were gonna wear to school the next day etc. Best friends in a new world. Wondering the halls together during lunch,...! Then,..one day we were sitting in the stairwell,...and started singing warrants Heaven, loud and proud at the top of our lungs! We didn't care,..we were having fun! Singing laughing and having a great time! That was the year you met your Josh! I will always remember, we were all in that one same class! Then I changed schools,... But we found each other again a few years later,..again for a short time. Months became years,..but I thought of you often. Perhaps we would run into each other in the grocery store, or at the mall,..one day we would reconnect. I'm so sad that that day will never come. At your celebration of life today,..my husband sitting at my side,...listening to stories that your friends and family shared,..he said, wow! She must've been quite an amazing girl,...all I could do was agree! What little time we had together,...I'll cherish those memories for the rest of my life! I'm gonna fish, drink tequila, blast the tunes and dance like no one is watching! I've always missed you, you beautiful kind soul! - Posted by: Jen (Old friend ) on: Apr 29, 2016

• I've known Christina for almost 7 years now..(I met her alittle after her nephew, Corey and I started dating..) She was a very beautiful, loving and caring person. Although we didn't hang out all that much(or as much as I would of liked I guess..), the times we did spend together where amazing. I considered her my Aunt... straight from day one. When our oldest, Paige was born and Christina and Paige first met.. they where inseparable..even to two weeks ago on Tuesday when we last saw her..5 years my oldest had with her.. though not long at all.. but she has so many wonderful memories with her.. to dancing all the time with her.. to doing crafts and everything else. My youngest, Abigail met her almost a year ago(she'll be a year old at the end of May...) She called her Tiki.. she sure knows her aunty that little one.. We all love and miss you so much Aunty Christina..may you rest in peace now... - Posted by: Brittney (Niece-In-Law) on: Apr 29, 2016

• I've known my aunt my whole life, she was one of the kindest, most loving, accepting and wonderful people that anyone could hope to meet. She was taken way too soon, she will be missed with every day that passes and every event that. We love you Aunty Christina and we will never forget the things you taught us, the experiences we had or the time we had spent together, you will be in our hearts forever, I would be blessed to have have you as my guardian angel. - Posted by: Austin Jesso (Nephew) on: Apr 29, 2016

• Christina and I had just been trying to figure it out recently, and determined we'd known each other for just about 9 years. We met while both working at the TD tower downtown. Chatting on our coffee breaks whenever we ran into each other until gradually it became a standing arrangement. We were pretty inseparable for a while there, one of my co-workers even remarked once that she was like my work wife. I'd never even heard the term before, but she thought it hilarious. We joked about it often enough and it sort of stuck. But I think we were just essentially comfortable around one another. It was always easy to talk, whether we needed a sounding board for something serious, or just to have a laugh. And we invariably always helped pull each other back up when we were down. That I think more than anything is why our friendship stood the test of time. For a self-proclaimed introvert, Christina was one of the most friendly and outgoing human beings I've ever met. She was an extremely warm, kind, and compassionate woman, a loyal and steadfast friend. And her humour, oh my god she was so funny! She covered the whole spectrum between wacky and wicked. She just loved to make people laugh and smile, and then smile with them. And she was so very, very selfless. Anyone who knew her could tell you that. Christina was a beautiful person inside and out, through and through. She was full of life and love, I know it sounds cliche but she was really vivacious. Always trying to bring happiness to those around her. Often a bit of a homebody outside of work, she absolutely loved spending time and doting on her cats (who were totally her babies), working on the renovations to improve the home that she was so very proud of, chillin in her back yard pool, and some days just vegging out for a fun day of movies and games. I remember one day we spent together, one of our days just eating junk food and playing video games. We were playing MarioKart on the Wii, a cartoonish racing game for those who don't know of it. And there she was beside me on the couch, head and shoulders bobbing and weaving back and forth while holding the wheel to steer, and her legs flailing up in the air whenever her car spun out. The way she laughed and hollered, and just the pure joy on her face. I absolutely loved it. Just one of the many happy memories that have been playing through my mind recently. I cherish these last 9 years Christina. Every moment I was given with you, every hug we shared, is a treasure that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Thank you, dearest one, for being everything one could ever hope for in an old friend. You were and always will be a ray of sunshine in my life, and I will love and miss you always! - Posted by: Clint Maxwell (Close friend) on: Apr 29, 2016

• I met Christina over 10 years ago when she worked in the food court near my work. Hers was the busiest place there because everyone came back to see her. we soon connected because we had so much in common and we became great friends. I am much older than her and she sometimes referred to me as her Dad #2. We would meet once or twice a month on her days off for an afternoon of projects at her home such as building a fence, replacing frozen pipes, building a porch and many other things. We were sometimes in over our heads and would make mistakes but when we realized what we did we would look at each other, have a good laugh and fix it. Christina always had a good outlook, did well in the jobs she had and she made many friends. I always thought of her as family and I miss her as though she is. She also loved her cats Thor and Bella and was heartbroken when Bella went missing. Miss you Christina Love always, Jim - Posted by: Jim Anderson (Friend) on: Apr 28, 2016

• Christina was such a sweet, kind and funny woman. She lit up my day every time she came into my work. It's funny how we don't realize what sort of influence someone had in our life until they are gone. My heart goes out to the family and friends affected by this tragedy. - Posted by: Darlene () on: Apr 28, 2016

• I am saddened to hear of Christine's sudden passing. Christine worked at our day care as a substitute about 8 years ago and I'll never forget her. She was so kind, so reliable and the children loved her. Even though she was a substitute she was like one of our regular staff. I was very disappointed when she took another position and left our centre. She will always be a part of Can You Imagine Preschool. Our condolences to her family and friends! - Posted by: Tracy Cosser (Past Co-Worker) on: Apr 28, 2016

• The short time Christine was in my life I thought she was wonderful. It didn't take long to love her. Her sense of humour I'll always remember. Rest easy my friend. - Posted by: Alyssa (Co-worker ) on: Apr 27, 2016