Known by her big smile and larger-than-life hairdo, Krystyna Huitema lived her life caring for others. An excellent cook, she won many hearts with her secret recipes. If she wasn't talking about food, she was sharing stories of passengers at YVR, where she worked for more than 18 years, or reading books to the grandchildren she adored.

The tears haven't stopped flowing since her passing Dec. 9. Predeceased by her parents, John and Antonia Serwatka, Krystyna is survived by her daughters Jennifer (Rusty); Nicole (Travis); and Debra (Houston); her siblings, Wanda (Doug) and Henryk; and her four nieces.

A celebration of her life will begin with prayers on Monday, Dec.16, at 6:30 pm followed by a service on Tuesday, Dec.17, at Noon - both at St. Peter's Catholic Church at 330 Royal Ave., New Westminster. Heaven gained an angel this week and we miss her so much.