In memory of

Fedor (Fred) Krizan

March 26, 1944 -  April 12, 2022

Fred passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Dorothy Ley Hospice April 12.

He left behind Raquel his loving wife of 30 wonderful years of marriage. Proud father to his children, Viktor (Karen), Andrew, Alexander (Daniela) and the light in his eyes, grandson Nathan. He will be missed by his mother in law Lidia.

Fred came to Canada in 1968 from the former Czechoslovakia. He retired from a long and successful career as a consulting engineer. He loved to travel and get to know different cultures around the world.

To quote a friend, and architect, "Fred was a successful, creative and passionate engineer. His clients and collaborators were always impressed with his reliable performance and design”

Fred was a good person, as his wife liked to say “a solid citizen”. He had a big heart and deep down was emotional even if he did not always show it.
He was fair and always put up a strong fight for a good cause.


In Memory of Fred and in lieu of flowers the family asked a donation be made to the Dorothy Ley Hospice.

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Jana Mrnavy (Friend)

Entered April 15, 2022 from Toronto

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Paul SVastal P.Eng (Friend / associate in life safety construction industry)

Entered April 15, 2022 from Toronto

I WAS INTRODUCED TO FRED BY ANOTHER OUTSTANDING PERSON , MR. GORGE

BRADY , IN 1975 , PRESIDENT OF BRADY AND ZAIDNER MECHANICAL LTD .

FRED WAS WORKING FOR THIS COMPANY, AND WITH FRED WE CONSULTED

THE DESIGNERS ON COMPLEXITY OF SPRINKLER FIRE 🔥 PROTECTION SYSTEMS .

VERY SOON THE PROFESSIONAL RELATION DEVELOPED IN CLOSE FRIENDSHIP ,

LASTING 47 YEARS.

BOTH REFUGEES FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA, VCTIMS OF THE BRUTAL RUSSIAN

INVASION IN 1968 , WE HAVE HAD A LOT IN COMMON. FREQUENT PARTIES 🎊

ON WEEKENDS , I MET HIS LOVELY WIFE RAQUEL , HER SOPHISTICATION IN ART

HISTORY AND MUSIC 🎶 IS OVERWHELMING. DURING THE LAST FEW YEARS

FRED WAS RESTING AT HOME , AND WITH JANA NEUMANN WE FREQUENTLY

VISITED , HAVING CIGARS WITH FRED ON THE BALCONY, AND REMINISCING ABOUT

THE “ GOOD OLD TIMES , WHED WE WERE YOUNG “ AND WE PARTY 🎉 EVERY

WEEKEND. TO CHEER UP RAQUEL, WE TAKE HER SAILING , TALENTED AS SHEE IS ,

PICKET UP STEERING OF THE SAILBOAT WITH EASE .

DEAR FRED , MAY OUR ONLY GOOD NEPTUNE 🧜🏽‍♂️🧜🧜🏼‍♀️🧚🏿🧚🏿‍♀️ BE WITH YOU,

SINCERELY, JANA NEUMANN AND SKIPPER PAUL SVASTAL .

KARL KIERDORF (Friend and co-worker)

Entered April 15, 2022 from TORONTO

I hired him for his first job after arriving in Canada - we later became business partners for a while.
sorry to see you go, Fred - hope you have peace where you are now.
Karl

George Malina (friend and a countryman)

Entered April 15, 2022 from TORONTO

Fred was one of many Czechoslovaks who immigrated to Canada in 1968, I am one of them too. As Paul Svastal used to tell me, Fred was a solid professional engineer and a devoted husband to Raquel and grandfather I had opportunity to meet on several occasions. He will be missed by the family and friends alike. I have enormous admiration for Raquel who stood by Fred to the last minute of his life.
My deepest sympathy to Raquel and Fred's children
Sincerely,
George Malina

Lisa Boulard (Friend)

Entered April 15, 2022 from Mississauga

Dear Raquel,
Our hearts are broken for your loss. May all your treasured memories over the years sustain you and your family during this difficult time.
Most sincere condolences,
Lisa and Phil 💞

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