Obituary of Kristina Birute Pliskevicius

PLISKEVICIUS, Kristina Birute April 6, 1982 " October 17, 2013 A beautiful butterfly, with wings so strong yet so delicate gently open as she gracefully soars towards the sunlight, touching everyone along her path with her true beauty. That is our beautiful Kristina, a strong, courageous, passionate and loving young woman who inspires with her generous heart and contagious smile. Kristina"s life was not about waiting for the storm to pass, but rather, learning to dance in the rain. We have been blessed to have danced with her"and will dance with her again one day. On Thursday October 17th at the young age of 31, our beautiful Kristina peacefully soared into her mother"s arms as loved ones surrounded her through every moment of her final journey. Kristina will be forever loved by her devoted soul mate and best friend Jeff Rivait, adoring parents Vytas & Donna (2013) Pliskevicius and Brian & Penny Rivait, caring grandparents Antanas & Birute (2012) Kozulis and Leo & Joan Rivait, loving brother Algis Pliskevicius and sisters Julija Lackner (Chris), Erin Gibb (James) and Jenn Rivait (Justin Preece), nieces Milanija & Makalija Lackner and Breanna Gibb will forever look up to their Hero, Teta Kristina, and furry companions Kyva & Calla will miss Kristina"s affection very much. Kristina will forever be treasured by her aunts, uncles and cousins of Hamilton and Windsor-Essex, as well as many friends. A special thank you to Dr. Oza and the Oncology Team at Princess Margaret, Natalie Zajacz-Lutz, Shari Beaudin, Kristina"s entire "Season of the Shark" team, Bev"s Crushing Crew, Avastin Treatment Fund Donors, Lise Jolicoeur, Lea Bortignon, Jean Read and lastly but definitely not least, the Pliskevicius-Rivait families for your constant love, support, generosity, strength and encouragement that Kristina needed to have hope and a chance at life. Memorial Visiting at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 519-253-7234 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 5-9 p.m. Visiting continues on Monday, October 21, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m Inurnment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens. Kristina always gave so freely of herself, without asking for anything in return. Therefore, to honour Kristina"s memory and what she valued, Kristina"s family asks that in lieu of flowers to please donate blood, adopt a sheltered pet, volunteer, stop smoking or donate to either the Windsor Humane Society or Princess Margaret Hospital. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com