December 30, 1983 – July 18, 2023
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear Chris on July 18, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta. There will be a private family funeral service followed by the spreading of Chris’ ashes in Waterton National Park. A full obituary will be posted soon. A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. Twylla Rodrigo
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Ostapovitch family. Chris was a longtime friend since junior high and his passion for always being there to lead a hand will always be remembered. Will always remember you brotha. We were all blessed to have him in our lives.
My deepest sympathies for your family. Chris has been a great friend for all 30 years we have known each other. He always reached out and kept in touch. His bright, positive outlook on life and being so solidified in what is important (family and friends) will always be remembered and practiced. He set the bar high for what a ‘good man’ looks like. He will be greatly missed.
Our deepest heart-felt condolences to Chris’s family and loved ones. Chis was a wonderful person. He will be well remembered and sadly missed by many.
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your unexpected loss…..It is so heartbreaking to you and your family Tanya. We hope you can find comfort and peace with the support of your family and friends. Chris was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Our deepest Sympathy Arnie, Maryanne and family. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Arnie, Maryanne, JoJo and Kat, I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of Chris. He was such an inspiration and an incredible man! Words can not express how heartbroken I am for everyone. My fondest memories is growing up and pretty much living at the family house in Sandstone and all the camping baseball tournaments of Chris’. These are memories I will never forget. Sending all the hugs and love to each one of you and Chris’ beautiful little family. You are all in our hearts and thoughts.
We feel deeply the sorrow and heartache that the loss of Chris has left in so many hearts today.
In the fullness of time may you be comforted by the many happy memories and the beautiful smile he shared .
We have the family, extended family, and dear lifelong friends of Chris in our thoughts.
Peace
Maryanne and Arnie
We are saddened to hear this news. Our hearts go out to both of you on this great loss in your lives. There are times when life seems so unfair and this is one of them.
Sending you our love and prayers,
Dermot and Carole Baldwin
It is with our deepest sympathy that we express our condolences to your family.
Chris was a true gentleman and exuded positivity and love for his family. May all your good memories help you through this very difficult time.
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. May you all be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you and may the cherished memories help guide you through the darkness.
Chris you were a light in this world, I hope your soul finds peace and rest.
I am certain there are just no words to convey the the depth of your sorrow. Much love and hugs to you all at this very difficult time.
Sharon Kaczkowski
Our deepest sympathy and condolences. Love ❤️ to CO and his very special family. A great loss of a very special young man.
It is with a heavy heart that I sent condolences to acknowledge the devastating news about Chris. Over the years, we have watched our families grow and change and we are deeply sorry about your loss . I wish that we lived closer during this difficult time. From afar, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your wonderful son.
I played baseball with Chris during our time in Babe Ruth and a bit after. He was a strong competitor, fantastic teammate, loyal, kind, and a very selfless individual. I always had great respect for CO not just as a player, but as a person of great character. The world is a sadder place with the loss of one such as yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and know that you will never be forgotten.
My heart is so broken for your entire family and so many close friends.. I met Chris many years ago through WFG. He has been a beacon of light in my own life ever since. He was so young, yet in his brief time here he touched so many lives and I believe was full of Christ light. He had his heart so fully open and always made time to connect with people and make them feel important and valued. There was no one in the world like Chris. He was truly a gift to all who were blessed enough to know him. I will forever be touched and grateful for his kind caring heart and soul. I am so sorry Tanya. Sending so much love and healing to you and your beautiful children.
Words fail me… deepest sympathies.
Mao, Arnie and Tanya,
What a heartbreaking loss for your beautiful family. As you move through the long process of grieving, I hope you are all aware that there’s a community waiting to support you with open arms.
Jane Dafoe
Arnie, Maryanne and family. So sad to learn about Chris … our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bruce & Roberta Sherley
I’m thinking of you every moment.. Chris felt like a second son.. caring for my best interests always..such a wonderful young man. I think back to when he and Dave played baseball. I loved the family pictures he shared in facebook .. such a wonderful husband, dad and son. Hugs to you Mao too
Deepest Condolences to Chris’s family and friends. He was always so happy whenever I met up with him and always talked so highly of his family.
Wow I am shocked and saddened by Chris’s passing. I knew Chris thru WFG and his Facebook posts were always nice to see. He was one of the good guys in life. My heart hurts and the world will be a poorer place without Chris. My sincerest condolences to this family. God Bless
This is absolutely heartbreaking news. I could never have imagined that when I sat down for coffee with a financial advisor over a decade ago, that it would blossom into a great friendship with an incredible human being. Chris has made such a positive impact on my family’s lives and I will remember him fondly forever. My sincerest condolences to Tanya, his beautiful children and the Ostapovich family in this tragic time.
Arnie, Maryanne and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Chris. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Praying God’s Strength, Peace, Comfort and Healing.
The Lord is with you all.
Love, Hugs & Prayers
Bill & Sheri
We are heartbroken for all of Chris’s family and friends and can’t imagine what you are going through. There are no words to express our sorrow. Deepest condolences to all of you, love and hugs to you at this tragic time.
So sad to have lost such a giving, considerate, helpful and kind person. Chris will be in our thoughts as we press on, perhaps a little kinder and gentler than before. We miss him greatly. Deepest sympathies to all who knew him and cared for him.
It is with great sadness and love to you all as we the Higgins clan grieve with you for the loss of Chris. Your family was so kind and our sons were such great friends as kids and even more as young men with their own families. We are leaning into God to find peace and comfort and pray that you will seek and find Him faithful to comfort all who mourn the loss of this remarkable young man.
I know Chris.🙏
Praying for the entire Ostapovitch family. I did not know Chris, but my family and I listened to him speak every Tuesday night for Months. He has left a legacy in so many ways. May god comfort you at this time.
Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the entire Ostapovitch family in the sudden passing of your dear Chris – a husband, Dad, son, brother, uncle and very much loved member of the community. He was a great guy on so many levels. May you find comfort in your love for each other and the loving memories you share of Chris. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in this time of great sadness and loss.
Love & Healing Hugs
Jan and Jeff Thomson
Unlike many people here, I never got a chance to meet Chris, and it took some time for the news to reach me, but I would like to extend my condolences to my cousin Tanya, her family, the extended Ostapovich family and many friends. May God’s strength, comfort and guidance be with you. Big hugs from eastern Ontario.
Arnie, Maryanne and family, I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of CO. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Our sincere Condolences to Chris’s Family, Friends and Coworkers. We were clients of Chris’s and he always gave us his full attention and ensured our best interests were at heart. We will truly miss your friendship and guidance in our lives. We always enjoyed when we got together. We are extremely saddened to hear of Chris’s passing and for all of his family and coworkers family. Chris you cared beyond words. We will truly miss you. Rest In Peace. Truly thank you for ALL you have done for us Chris.
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in the years”.
You were put on this earth to inspire, to bring happiness, to lead and to love.
You are the person I have always tried to emulate, one of the best people I know, one of my closest friends, the person I look up to and the legacy I want to leave people with.
Your vibrant loving energy, your love for your family, and the beautiful friendships you’ve fostered will fondly be remembered by all. Your smile and laughter would light up any room and your presence would bring happiness.
I will forever cherish your impressions that made by belly hurt from laughter, our coffee and lunch dates at Caesar’s deli, camping, skiing, golfing, birthdays, the motivational quotes and videos we’d share, book suggestions and your highlights, the face up app you loved and how much it would make us smile.
I promise that no matter how tough the seasons are I will stay loyal to your Broncos, I promise to be there for Tanya whenever she needs us, to continue to keep you in our thoughts and reminisce on the beautiful memories we shared as a family and lastly to remind those three beautiful children how much their dad loves them and to care for and protect them with all my heart.
I love you my brother and miss you everyday. Until we’re together again!
Love,
Scotty
To the entire Ostapovitch family,
I am so very sorry to hear about the sudden and unexpected passing of your beloved son Chris. My heart is heavy as I write and there are no perfect words to say at a time of such huge loss. His passing is so premature. I hope and pray that you are strengthened by the words, thoughts, and prayers, of all of us who share in your grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at ARBI. One of my immediate first impressions of Chris was that he exuded such warmth and had a wonderful ability to connect and have great conversations. He was genuinely interested in others, and a true gentleman — part of a rare breed of young men — who was so well-rounded as a person. He had an inner light that definitely came through and it is extremely hard for me to believe he is no longer with us. My heart and prayers are with you, MAO, Arnie, Joanne, Catherine, Tanya, and his 3 beautiful young children. He leaves a wonderful legacy of love, and a life well-lived. May God bring you all comfort and peace in the days and months ahead.
With my love and prayers,
-Heather Tomlinson
High Prairie, Alberta