Krista Friel

Krista Friel of Raymond Alberta, beloved wife of the late Charlie Friel passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Michael's Health Centre at the age of 80 years.

Krista is survived by her two children Lucas and Jacob (Nicole Furman). Krista is also survived by her seven grandchildren, Maxwell, Gracelyn, Makayla, Mason, and Gabriella Friel, and Gavin and Genevieve Furman-Friel; her three sisters Olga McCaw (Bob), Thyra Knudsen (Patrick Capper), Kamma Thompson (Hugh), and two brothers Sigfred Knudsen, and Brooks Knudsen (Wendy); as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Krista was born in Owensound, Ontario to Peter Johannes and Lillian Anne Knudsen. Krista accelerated at school despite missing weeks at a time to look after her mother. She later went on to nursing school and became a registered nurse taking her to Denmark and then back to southern Ontario, and eventually out to Alberta. She enjoyed needle point, knitting, and quilting. When she wasn't sewing, she could also be found in the garden or reading a good book in her rocking chair by the wood stove. Krista cherished her time the most with her late husband Charlie of 53 years, they spent much of their time walking the community paths, gardening, and going for drives.

With respect to Krista's wishes, no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation