Obituary of Ursula Krzystek

Ursula Krzystek, a compassionate, devoted mother of two died peacefully in the presence of her family at her home March 13, 2024.

Born October 19, 1954 in former Czechoslovakia, she graduated from nursing school and worked as a nurse. In 1980, with her husband and two young sons, she escaped the communist country to pursue a life of freedom in the United States. After five years in Utah, the family moved to the Denver area in 1985 where she continued work in the medical field, including working as the clinic aide at Golden High School in Golden, Colorado, at the time her sons attended.

To escape cold Colorado winters, she and her husband relocated to Tucson in 2003 where she continued to work at medical offices until her retirement in 2011.

She greatly enjoyed exploring outdoor trails, camping and spending time in nature. She maintained her strong lifelong Catholic commitment throughout her lifetime devoted to living its teachings and serving the Faith. Drawing on her empathy and medical skills, she routinely volunteered at the Tucson Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for infants born into difficult health and social conditions.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, two sons, one granddaughter, and two younger sisters in the Czech Republic. Her sincere kindness and empathy for others will be greatly missed by many.