It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Crystal Michelle Riediger on April 8, 2023 at the age of 51, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Crystal was predeceased by her parents Gladys and Danny Riediger, and sister Melodie.
Crystal was survived by Stepmother Janis. Left to mourn her passing are brothers Craig (Cindy) and Cory, Nieces and Nephew, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins especially her Cousin Leanne.
Crystal was a beautiful, caring soul with many friends who loved her dearly. The family would like to thank Crystal’s special friends Jo and Sylvia for their care, support, compassion and the love they showed for Crystal. Their friendship was a true blessing.
Cremation has taken place. Interment to follow at a later date in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Crystal will be laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery next to her mother and sister, and near her beloved Grandmother Stella.
Ahhh Crystal.. (this is how we would great each other especially when speaking on the phone) I met Crystal 11 years ago and after a short time of being her hair stylist and dog/cat nanny she became my best friend and sister. She was considered a daughter to my mom and step dad and even Cassie and “er little “ considered my mom grandma. She’s one in a million and there will NEVER BE ANOTHER SOUL LIKE HERS. I have spent every day my girl breaking my mind on how I didn’t say to you that I thought something bad was going to happen and knew it the moment you were missing and didn’t show up at my house that I was never going to see you in the flesh again. I just prayed my thoughts and visions were wrong. I’m so sorry I wasn’t there enough for you the last few months after you got back from Calgary. I know you understand because of the stress and abuse I was suffering and subject to but I will never forgive myself. I could not see you off so to speak at your memorial just like when B passed. I couldn’t breathe and refused to say goodbye. Not to mention the ppl there would wonder why this woman is hyperventilating and crying non-stop. They didn’t need to see it and I couldn’t do it. I talk to you every day and perhaps one day I will be able to actually say goodbye and be at peace with your passing. I just pray that you are at peace and I will be the one running towards you (so to speak) when I get to the other side beautiful. I Love You So Much, until we meet again, forever grateful for every moment that you blessed me with.
My condolences goes out to Crystal’s family. I just found out about Crystal’s passing . I’m devastated & so heart broken.
I first met Crystal July 1994. We worked in the same department & became friends right away. Crystal made work fun, interesting & there was never a dull moment. I think one of her favorite pastimes was pulling pranks on me. Sometimes I would get one back on her & years later would laugh about the stunts we pulled.
We were both young & starting out in life & decided to rent a 3 bedroom apartment. It was myself, Crystal & her 3 cats. Shaggy, Jessie & Buddy. Crystal always loved animals. You were the best roommate I ever had.
Then we moved onto different jobs & our lives drifted into separate directions. Even after all these years I never stopped thinking of you. You don’t know what kind of impact you made on my life. You were always so kind & generous to me. It was the little things you did that made me feel special. I’m forever grateful for that.
Crystal you are such a beautiful soul. You are gone from us far too soon but you will live on in my heart forever & I will never forget you.
May you rest in peace. Until we meet again.
Love From Your Friend Todd
To all whom cared for Chrystal, Craig and Cori. I was across the street neighbour on Vialoux Drive in Winnipeg. They were three sweet children.