Leave a tribute or offer your condolences

• Heartfelt Sympathy

  Monique, Brian Ironside

  
  "Lisa, Cole, Jared:- We agonized with you and the rest of the family last week while Chris was in the hospital. We share your shock and sadness at the loss of this young husband, father, son, and brother. We pray that support and love are abundant and that they, along with fond memories, will comfort you and that the pain and sorrow of your profound loss subside each day. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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• Deepest Sympathy

  Harold, carol and Chuck Fowler

  
  "Our heartfelt condolences fo out to the entire family, especially to Lisa and the boys and to our dear friends Ron and Carole. May you find comfort in memories of all the good times, and in the love and support of your extended family and your many, many friends."

• Friend

  Julie Johnston

  
  "My condolences go out to the entire Tomanik family during this difficult time. Chris was a great man who talked proudly of his family and of the many things that you did together. I will always remember his kind heart, his great smile, laughs and generous ways. He will be missed by the many people who were lucky enough to have met him. May all of your memories of his gentle ways help you through this time.
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• Our Deepest Sympathy

  Toni Crickmore-Thompson

  
  "Lisa, please know that you, Jared and Cole are very much in our thoughts as you go through this terrible time with the tragic loss of your lovely husband and precious father, Chris. What I remember the most about Chris, was his kind and generous spirit - how could we forget all those flowers and lattes that filled your desk at E+S? You must miss him so much - our thoughts and love are with you. Love Toni, James and family"

• friend

  Gregg Baragar

  
  "My most sincere condolences to your wife and boys and to your Mom, Dad, brother and sisters. I will never forget the good times we had growing up in Willow Park or the Friday and Saturday nights at the Bank followed by the Sunday morning football games in Bonavista. Although we lost touch somewhat over the last couple of years I can tell by the people I\'ve talked to and the tributes I have read, that you never changed. You remained the big hearted, full of life and passion, friend that you always were. From one friend to another, you will be forever missed. "

• My deepest condolences to the family

  Brad Celmainis

  
  "I met Chris about 20 years ago though Gregg Baragar and Doug Pell and haven\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t seen him since Doug and Bev\'s wedding in Calgary in 1990. My memories of him are that he was a real character and enjoyed life to the max. He became a close friend to my brother Greg in later years and from what Greg told me, Chris never lost that zest for life. My deepest sympathies to his family. A tragic loss."

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY

  Lindsay Holoyuk

  
  "Dear Chris, I Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. I miss you every single day, and there honestly isnt a day that goes by that i dont think of you, or something you would say or do. With the olymipic just being in Van, i know you would have been all over it- the city was just insane. It was hard to sometimes even watch, because i found myself wondering what you would be doing or where you would be. Im sure at the best parties and at the game when Canada won! I wish you were here with us so bad, its so hard to carry on without you being here, We all miss you so much its unbelievable. I never knew i could miss someone so much. I know that your still here in my heart, but sometimes its not good enough. I still cant wrap my head around why this happened. I know you watch over me, and all of us. Im going to continue to try and be the woman you want me to be, and the great parent i was taught to be by Lisa, Mom and you to be. My heart is still broken with sadness but i sure hope you celebrated in style up in heaven. Im sure they have Grey Goose and Louis Vuitton up there.. Thats our kinda heaven. I love you and miss you- Linds and Rhyder"

• Mr.

  Sean Millington

  
  "Chris and I met at a skateboard park and that just goes to show the kind of free spirit that he was. He was a generous person who went out of his way to try and help me and i really appreciated all that he did. We didn\'t have the chance to take our relationship to the next level but he had a big impact on me in a short time and he will be missed."

• Friend

  Michael Pierson

  
  "I was a friend of Chris at Viscount Bennett High School in Calgary and I haven\'t had the good fortune to see him since our 10 year reunion. Chris had a great laugh & smile, loved to joke and was a great addition to any sports team, especially basketball. Life was great when Chris was around. Sincere condolences are offered to the entire Tomanik family. "