KRYSTYNA POST

1921 - 2016

Krystyna Maria Sokolowska Post lived 95 full and fascinating years before passing peacefully on June 24th. Born March 16, 1921 in Warsaw, Poland to Halina and Stefan Sokolowoski, her promising youth was cut short by WWII. Krys survived the Warsaw Uprising and was imprisoned as a POW. Liberated April 14, 1945, she met and fell in love with Jack Post, an American Army officer, emigrating to the US to marry. She was a faithful partner throughout his military career, moving 15 times in 31 years. They divorced in 1978. Krys went on to thrive as a bookkeeper and tax preparer, earning two college degrees at the age of 65. She and Ernest Hogue (deceased) had 20 years of loving partnership. Krys chose to leave El Paso to move close to her children in Colorado in 2015. She had a sharp intellect, classic beauty and dignity. She took pride in her Polish heritage, was a caring neighbor, dedicated friend, and protective mother. She will be greatly missed. The family thanks the loving friends and caregivers who helped Krys, in particular Ursula Landrie and the Piepenbrink family. She is survived by her children Kris (Gary), Tom and Denny (Patrick), niece Agnieska and daughter Dominika (Bartek). Her sister Hanka and son Mark preceded her in death. She was "Baba" to Kelsey (Andy), Steven, Daniel and Ethan and great-grandmother to Urijah and Archer. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the International Rescue Committee (engage.rescue.org/donate).