Christine Skoreyko
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Christine (Chrissy) Skoreyko of Sherwood Park, Alberta on January 15, 2026, at the age of 55.
Surrounded by her children, nine siblings, and many of her nieces and nephews, cousins, and family friends, she peacefully departed from this world. Christine was, a devout Catholic who spent much of her spare time in prayer, attending Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, and listening to podcasts on the Faith. She was also a dedicated mother, desiring nothing but the best for her children - she wished nothing more than for them to grow into healthy adults, both in mind, body, and spirit, and she was not disappointed. She loved and was greatly loved by her 9 siblings. She spent time vacationing, walking, watching hockey, and laughing with her brothers and sisters and brought her joyful smile to every occasion. Her love for dogs was evident every time she encountered one on her many walks – she stopped everything she was doing to attend to them as if being reunited with an old friend.
She is survived by her two children Nickolas Skoreyko (Megan) and Sara Skoreyko (Jackson), and her nine siblings, Catherine Lobreau, Carrie Roulston, Don Kozel, Susan Bazin (Shawn), Sandra Cordingley (Shayne Slinn), Tom Kozel (Dina), Albert Kozel, Edie Ongaro (Paul McIntyre), and Tanya Kozel. She is predeceased by her parents, John and Margaret Kozel, and brother-in-law Brian Roulston.
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m. Wednesday January 21, 2026
The Catholic Parish of Corpus Christi
2707 34 Street NW Edmonton, AB
Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery
14611 Mark Messier Trail NW Edmonton, AB
Memorial Donations
Creutzfeldt-Jakobs Disease Research
We are so sorry and saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Janet and Robert Beaupre
We are so sorry and saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this this time of grieving.
Our condolences to the family. From Harry and Audrey Kwasniewski
My Prayers are with the family. Rest in peace. God’s arms were open and waiting.
Christine was a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the family, my heart is with you all.
Susan, my heart goes out to you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. 🙏
Sara and Nick and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Christine was most often my first and last call of the day the last 5 years. Christine had an immeasurable impact in my life, everyone at The Schmidt Investment Group, our clients, my family and colleagues. She was uniquely able to create meaningful connections and relationships very quickly with anyone she came in contact with. It was her super power. She made everyone feel loved and so important. She will be remembered for her kindness, her focus on keeping her health and the health of everyone around her in the best possible form, and the light she brought to everyone around her. To honour her legacy I will do my best to reflect her characteristics of incredible goodness to others as she shone on all of us each and everyday. Christine you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. Until we meet again.
With heavy heart I want you to know I am thinking of you all! I am shocked by this news as I am sure everyone is. Going to school with Chrissy was fun as she was a wonderful person! So full of life! She will be missed!!
Christine was the true definition of a kind soul full of light. She has touched my heart and life with her wisdom, empathy, and kindness. She was and always will be a dear friend, always supportive and easy to talk to. It is still shocking to be writing this message and processing that she is not with us anymore, she will forever be missed and forever be in our hearts. My heart and prayers go to the whole family. I know she is in a beautiful place right now.
Our condolences. Best wishes and prayers to Christine’s family and colleagues.
Absolutely crushed and still in disbelief about this news. First and foremost, my most heartfelt and deepest condolences to Chrissy’s siblings and her beautiful children. Based on all the comments over the last few days it’s clear to see how truly special she was and how deeply loved by so many people. Having gone to school with Chrissy, so many years ago but not seeing her for a long time – I gave the fondest memories of her still! Sweet. Kind. Funny. Genuine. Only a true treasure makes this kind of impact on others in this world. This is a sad loss, that will hurt for a long time. Sending prayers, peace and love to all who loved Chrissy. RIP Angel.
I am so deeply grateful to have known Christine. We were colleagues first, and friends so quickly thereafter. Christine showed me a rare and genuine kindness when I visited the office in Edmonton. I will always remember how she made me her famous smoothies each day of my trips, making sure I was nourished and cared for while I was away from home. Such a small act, yet so deeply reflective of who Christine was.
I treasured our dinners in Edmonton, the time we spent sharing stories and laughing about our lives. Those moments will stay with me always.
Christine was a beautiful person, inside and out, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of so many. I will miss Christine dearly and will be praying for her family and all who loved her.
Rest easy, my beautiful friend. 🤍
I was shocked by the news.
My sincerest condolences to her family, and also her SIG family. It is through SIG that I met and got to know Christine. She was the warm hug when I would come into the office. Kind and cheerful. She was always genuinely interested in how my sons and I were doing. I will miss that pleasant encounter. I’m so sorry for this loss.
I am still in such shock and my heart is crushed for all of you. Chrissy was such a beautiful, gentle and genuine soul. I have such fond memories from seeing her with Edie and Shawna in front of the TV watching Sesame Street to our visit in Kelowna and all the fun family gatherings in between. Sending you all so much love.
This is truly a loss. Her kindness, warmth, and generosity touched everyone who knew her. Her laughter could brighten up the room. She will be truly missed. My condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers to the Kozel family.
Losing a lifelong friend has left such a hole in my heart. Chrissy was the kind of person who was always smiling, always laughing, and always thinking of others. An amazing mother and an amazing friend. I’m so grateful that she touched my life. Until we meet again….
Thoughts and Prayers to the family…
I too met Christine through my interaction with SIG. Each time I spoke with her in phone conversation or visited the office she met me with a warm, beautiful and welcoming voice and smile. She was genuine, bubbly, caring and always kind. She was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. My most heartfelt condolences to her family, colleagues and friends. Thank you for the blessing of your being Christine. May your spirit have a safe and peaceful journey. I look forward to when we meet again.
My deepest condolences. I worked with Christine at Alberta Milk and enjoyed every interaction we had. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences to all of the family. I’m an acquaintance of her siblings and was saddened to hear of this difficult loss.
With complete shock & profound sadness to
Learn of Christine’s passing. Last time we meet she was full of energy & cheerfulness talked about her family & her siblings. Always greeted us with smile & genuine kindness. We dearly miss her. Deepest condolences to her family. Christine RIP.
Nick, Sara and Christine’s Family, my deepest condolences to all of you with the heartbreaking loss of your mom and sister. Christine had a heart of gold that shined right through her. She was caring, kind, thoughtful, beautiful and funny. She touched so many people’s hearts, and it came naturally to her. Christine will be deeply missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.
I did not have the privilege of knowing Chrissy personally..but clearly she was wonderful kind woman and much loved.
Loving thoughts and prayers to your family Carrie.
We are so sorry for your loss. Chrissy was a beautiful woman inside and out, gone far too soon. Our deepest sympathies to you all💔
My deepest sympathies to Chrissys family and friends. I have so many childhood memories of Chrissy and our families spending time together. She was a sweet girl and wonderful woman.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all..I’m so deeply sorry for your loss and sending much love.
To all of Christine’s family, we are so shocked and saddened at the loss of Christine. She always spoke of her love and passion for her family and so looked forward to times spent together. She was (and I believe still is) a true beam of positivity and joy. Christine ,may your infectious spirit of authentic care and love for others be a reminder to us all to continue to pass this onto others. Your welcoming smile, hugs and attention to others’ needs will be missed, but not forgotten.
Thank you for being apart of our life’s journey although far to short …. until we meet again, may your soul find peace and joy with your Heavenly Father.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mom and your fun loving sister taken too soon. Cherish those memories and take care during this difficult time. Unfortunately we can’t attend the funeral we are in Arizona.
Our hearts go out to Nick and Sara, her siblings, and extended Kozel family. Without a doubt, one of the sweetest, most genuine people ever, Chrissy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will be forever grateful to have met Chrissy, as she and Tracy were the closest of friends. All who knew her agree she had a smile that lit up a room, but what was even more apparent was her warmth and sense of humour that made everyone feel welcome and comfortable around her. Nick and Sara, your mom was loved and admired by so many people and our hearts break for your loss. We will never forget her and will forever treasure the moments we spent together. To the family, God’s love and blessings to you all.
Heartbroken to say goodbye to my lifelong friend. I am so incredibly grateful for the countless laughs, memories, and moments we shared growing up together. Memories I will carry with me forever. My heart is shattered for her family, who she loved so deeply and who loved her so dearly. You will never be forgotten, and will forever have a place in my heart, Chrissy.
I am so sorry to hear of Chrissys passing. My sincerest condolences to all the family. There are no words to describe the sadness I feel for all of you💔
We had the good fortune of living next door to Chrissy for years, seeing Nick and Sara as young ones. She was so full of life and light. I look at this picture and I can hear her beautiful laugh. We spent many hours over coffee or out for a walk — sharing the ups and downs of life. I feel so privileged to have known her. Nick and Sara, you won the mom lottery. Know that she travels with you even now — just in a different form. Much love to you both.
Christine was a wonderful friend – beautiful inside & out. I will miss not being able to go for another walk, the hugs we would exchange after not seeing each other for a while. My heart is broken for the entire family and I send my deepest most heartfelt condolences 💔
My deep felt and heartfelt sympathy to all of you who lost Christine, especially to this horrible disease. My 35 year old daughter also passed away from CJD and I understand the grief of dealing with this. I’m so so sorry for your loss. I also learned that Christine attended St Matthew’s Parish which is where I attend Mass. I’m here for you if ever you want to talk, because there are so very few of us who have gone through this journey. May Christine’s soul rest in peace.
Hi Veronica
I’m Christine’s sister Edie Ongaro , I too attended St Matthew’s parish for 30 years and know a few people who know you and knew your daughter.
I would love the chance to talk with you about this devastating disease .
🙏
Dearest Carrie, Tom, Dina and your family,
An Angel walked amongst you and now the Lord has called her to light up the heavens. Her star will shine brighter and longer and will be your beacon to follow. Rest in the knowledge she is in the arms of the Lord and bask in the love she left you.