Krystyna Post Obituary

Krystyna Maria Sokolowska Post lived 95 full and fascinating years before passing peacefully June 24 under the kind and gentle care of Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Hospice. Born March 16, 1921 in Warsaw, Poland to Stefan Sokolowski and Halina (nee Gassowska), her promising youth was cut short by WWII.

Krys was a survivor of the Warsaw Uprising, and was imprisoned as a POW. Liberated on April 14, 1945, she met and fell in love with Jack Post, an American Army officer. She worked as an UNRRA interpreter in Germany before being repatriated to Poland. She immigrated to the United States two years later to marry Jack, and remained his faithful partner throughout his military career, moving 15 times in 31 years. After their divorce in 1978, Krys went on to thrive as a successful bookkeeper and tax preparer, getting two college degrees at the age of 65. She and Ernest Hogue (deceased) had 20 years of loving partnership. Krys chose to leave El Paso to move closer to her children in Colorado in 2015. We enjoyed a wonderful year with her, capped off with her 95th birthday just three months ago, which was attended by guests from all over the United States and Europe.

She had a sharp intellect, classic beauty and dignity. She took pride in her heritage, was a caring neighbor, dedicated friend, and protective mother. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children Kristina (Gary), Tom, and Denny (Patrick), all of Colorado and niece Agnieszka and her daughter Dominika (Bartek). Her sister Hanka and eldest son Mark preceded her in death. She was "Baba" to Kelsey (Andy), Steven, Daniel and Ethan and great-grandmother to Urijah and Archer.

Per her wishes, her remains will be returned to the family crypt at the historic Powaszki cemetery in Warsaw. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the International Rescue Committee (engage.rescue.org/donate).