Regina Tristan

Regina Antonia Tristan of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away on Friday, October 4th, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born on October 5th, 1936 in Riga, Latvia.

Regina loved Jesus and her family, and was a masterful artist. She marveled at all of God’s creation, having a deep appreciation for the animals, birds, clouds, and colors of the fall leaves. Her days were filled by reading the Bible and other treasured books from her personal library. Painting and journaling into the wee hours of the night were hallmarks of her life. She delighted in the many photographs she had collected during her life and surrounded herself with them as a reminder of God’s goodness. Visits to the Minneapolis Institute of Art were especially meaningful to her. She displayed elegance and had a flair for fashion.

Regina is survived by daughter, Bettina Waldman; son, Brett Waldman (wife, Sheila); son, Steven Tristan (wife, Sarah, and children, Layla and Noah); granddaughter, Nicole Waldman-Forneris (husband, Anthony, and daughter, Bailey); grandson, Jeremiah Hirsch; grandson, David Hirsch; granddaughter, Karla Hirsch.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Meadow Woods Assisted Living (Bloomington) and Lakehouse (Minneapolis) along with the Health Partners Hospice staff for the love, care, and compassion they showed Regina.

In honor of her life, Regina’s family encourages you to do something meaningful today for a child, the elderly, or the vulnerable. You can make a difference.