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Christine Medina Obituary

In Memory of Christine Rodrigues Medina Dec. 15, 1949 - July 14, 2010 I just wanted everyone to see the beautiful, beautiful daughter, mother, sister, Dina, auntie and grammy that my sisters was. She was an outstanding person with the craziest sense of humor you could imagine. She is preceded by her dad, Carl Rodrigues. The pain is unimaginable. You are thought about every minute of every day. Now the hole in our hearts is even bigger now. Come and visit me. Always in our thoughts, and forever in our hearts. The family of Christine Rodrigues Medina

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Christine Medina

Sponsored by Her Sister Carla.

51 Entries

Tracy

August 9, 2024

I love you Dina and miss you so much. Time does nothing to heal, it's just a space in-between since you were here. Until we meet again.

Carla

August 9, 2023

My beautiful sister, so many of the family have left us, you have Mom and Dad, Robert. Life isn´t the same at all. I am so lonely without all of you especially my Bob. I love you with all my heart

Tracy Livesay

August 10, 2022

I miss you Dina. Tell Dad and Nana and Bompa I said hi.

Carla

August 9, 2022

You are missed so much, so many of our family have gone since you left, always in my heart I miss you so much. I could use your wisdom right now my little sister

Carla Livesay

August 9, 2020

I would like to say that she was so important to me as her sister, funniest person in the world. I think about you everyday but now you have Mom and Dad with you and I just could imagine how funny it must be up there with the three of you together, you and Dad were so so funny and God Bless mom she is with you now and I am sure you have seen Bob the love of my life that We lost on August 27 2019. Our hearts will hurt until we meet again. All my love forever and always Your sister Carla❤❤❤❤❤

Carla Livesay

March 15, 2016

I am so sorry it has been so long since I have left you a message but I am sure you know that I think about you everyday. I miss you so much. I sure do wish I could talk to you. You are needed so much right now especially with what's going on with mom and all. You are in my thoughts and prayers every single day. I love you so much. Love Your Sis

Carla

August 30, 2015

My sweet Missy, I sure you were here I know you would be able to make Mom laugh, there isn't much laughter anymore, because of Mom's dementia pretty soon she won't even know even Craig and I. This is the most cruel disease you could imagine. I love you with all my heart and soul my little sister, there are so many family members there now it's hard to believe. Keep yourself and Dad safe I Love You your sis Carla

Tracy Livesay

August 16, 2015

Dina,
I miss you so much and think of you often. I wish you could see the little man Noah is turning into. I am so proud of him. But deep down, I know you are watching and you can see. I am remarried now, to an awesome man who takes care of Noah and I and who is such a great father to him. I feel truly blessed. Until we meet again, I love you Dina.

August 15, 2015

Hi sis, thinking of you and how much we all miss you. Mom is not doing too well right now. For the most part, Carla and I are doing what we can but it is starting to begin to be overwhelming.After all mom has been through in her life and for this to be how it's going to end makes us real sad. But, we're all getting older and gradually all of our numbers will be up and then what? Gotta go now talk to you later. Your loving brother.

Carla Livesay

March 7, 2014

I am so sorry that it has been so long since I have written you, but sometimes it is still hard to have to contact you in this way. I miss you so much. you have probably seen a few new family members up there. I wish I could talk to you. Things have been so sad lately, sometimes I envy you being there with nothing to make you sad or upset because it is constant down here. I am sorry just venting. I will go for now but I will be back soon I Love and Miss You so much you just don,t know Love Your sis

February 24, 2014

It's been a long time since I wrote to you. Time seems to go by so fast. When we were younger it seemed like time was for ever, but we got older and realized that it really does go by quickly. Everything has changed so much with you and dad gone. There are no family gatherings like before. You and dad are missed so much. We had this chain and it has since been broken and will not be fixed until we all meet again. I think of you everyday and it's still so hard to accept what has been happening. So many people have passed and it's only a matter of time before the end here on earth is over. The picture of you standing in front of the brick archway at mom's is so beautiful. I finally asked Tanya how did she get you to pose and the story is so you. I'll close for now. I love and miss you so much. Your brother.

So Beautiful

February 1, 2013

August 10, 2012

I can't believe how the time has already passed. I remember when dad passed and while looking out his window here were all these cars going about their daily business and here our father had just taken his last breath. I wanted everybody to stop for a minute, but life just goes on and on. I miss you so much. I know I haven't written to you in a while but you know you're in my prayers every night. We lost Don Santos a week ago and one of moms' friends also passed. She has gone through so much but boy is she a trooper. She has endured enough pain for now. I went to the doctor and all of my months of tests have turned out so far so good. Besides God, I know you helped me out like you always have. I so much wish we could talk just one more time. All of the kids are getting so big. Danette moved into her new building in Alameda. I'm so proud of her, she has done so well for herself. Jacob is getting tall and Tracys' little guy started school. That is going to be interesting. He not only looks like her but he has the same energy she had at that age. Their just not kids anymore which makes me feel even older. Anybody reading this probably thinks I'm crazy the way I talk to you but it makes me feel that you're with us in the flesh. And I guess it sort of makes things a little easier. I know I keep repeating myself but I can't believe this ever happened. I love and miss you so much. Your brother.

Carla

July 15, 2012

My beautiful Missy, it's so hard believe that it has been 2 years already. I miss you so much I miss your laugh your wonderful sense of humor. You could always make anyone laugh and that's what I really miss. I miss the smell of popcorn over Moms, but mostly I miss everything about you. You are such a beautiful person inside and out and had I known how much you were into the Bible you could have taught me alot and explained alot to me that I still didn't understand. I think you could have made it easier for me, like helping me out with dying, that I am still scared to death about. we have lost alot of people lately but hopefully you have seen them already. I will come back soon and talk some more, look after mom and Craig they could use a little prayer I Love You and Miss you Love Your Sis

Carla

December 15, 2011

Missy, today you would have been 62 I am wishing I could call and say Happy Birthday but this is the only way now I miss you so darn much I hope you hear me talking to you everyday. This time of the year is always a little more difficult without you and Dad. I wish you could have talked to me about the Bible Craig said you were so into that and I never new it. I could have used your wisdom. I still can. I love you so much its still hard to go to Moms and be in the room you used to be in, but I leave you messages and cards. I will be back soon. Keep an eye on Mom she is still grieving so badly we all are I Love and miss you so much Your Sis

Carla

October 29, 2011

My dearest Missy I am so sorry that I haven't written in so long sometimes its hard and sometimes its harder. I am waiting for you to come back home, in my heart you are just away for awhile I wish I could have your total belief about dying but am so scared that I can't even explain it Thats why I need you to help me in believing it the way you do. I got a tattoo for you that way you are always with me but you are already not a day goes by that I don't think about you ,my heart hurts I Love You Your Sis

Craig

September 10, 2011

Hi Chris,from now on I guess this format will be gone, but you will be in my heart forever. I don't know what more I can add to what I've expressed in the past, except I love you so much and everyday does not get easier. You are in my prayers every night and always will be until we met again. Then the real joy will begin, but until then I'll continue to think of my funny sister. We were really lucky to have had a mother and father who loved us more then life itself. We were not rich money wise but no amount of money could have replaced the fun and happiness that mom,dad and my beautiful sisters gave me through my life. I love and miss you so much. When I call mom's house and you are not there to answer the phone it leaves a large void in my hear that can't be replaced. I love you sooo much there are not the right words to express how our family feels. I'll be seeing you sis, give dad a big hug for me. Your always loving brother. Craig

Danette

September 7, 2011

Dina, It's hard to believe that its been a year already. It hurts to say, since it means that I have to admit that you're gone, but I'm so thankful to have had you in my life. You were such a special aunt and I'm blessed to have had you as my god mother too. I miss your sense of humor and your kindness. You are in my heart. I love you and miss you.

carla Livesay

September 1, 2011

My beautiful Missy, I miss you so much , I missed getting my Happy Birthday song from you and Mom but of course mom called and I pretended that you were singing right along with her. You were an inspiration to all of us. You are such a good kind person. So talented in so many ways. Your laughter your jokes, you were always such a funny person. Your in our heart and thoughts everyday. Even having to write to you this way is so hard. I just try to pretend that you are still with us. I just wish I could have had more one on one with you. My heart aches, our lives are so different now, you were our a little prankster everybody that knew you loved you

Luis Padilla

August 31, 2011

Dina, I just wanted to say how much we miss you. Holidays are not the same without you. Thank you for being so special to my wife. She cries everytime we talk about you. I miss your sense of humor and impeccable skills at arts and crafts. Our lives haven't been the same since you left. We miss you dearly.

Carla

July 13, 2011

My beautiful sister here it is one day before the first year of your anniversary but good grief it seems like yesterday. I miss you so much its so hard to explain. There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought about. My heart hurts and I guess it always will, you were so special to all of us, the funny one. I wish you could have known how very special you were to us and in every way . Just plane and simple I Love You and Miss You with all my heart and soul Love Your Sis

Carla

May 17, 2011

To my beautiful sister. We aren't doing as much laughing since you left, you were the life of the party we miss your jokes and your joking around so much.It was hard to have Mothers Day knowing you weren't able to spend it with your son, I can't even imagine how he got through that day but I hope you were there trying to make it easier for him.I just miss you soo much I can't stand it, you are always in my heart and I think about you soo much every single day I will be back soon to talk to you. I LOVE YOU YOUR SIS

wow we all had the hair 1963

sis

March 19, 2011

growing up 1962

sis

March 19, 2011

cuter every year 1959

sis

March 19, 2011

always a cutie pie 1958

sis

March 19, 2011

sweet thing

sis

March 19, 2011

SiS

March 19, 2011

My beautiful sister I miss you more and more as each day passes you were such a big important part of our lives. Its always hard to be writing to you this way but by doing it it makes me feel closer to you. I Love You sooo much my heart aches for you everyday
I'll be back soon Love You your Sis

Such a special person inside and out we love you

SIS

March 10, 2011

Graduation Day what a beautiful person

SIS

March 10, 2011

So Missed

SIS

March 10, 2011

Sooo Coool

SIS

March 10, 2011

Your SiS

March 10, 2011

such a sweet heart

Your SiS

March 10, 2011

You are the best

SiS

March 9, 2011

Thanks giving

March 9, 2011

Our Beautiful Nutty Sister

SiS

March 9, 2011

sis

January 3, 2011

To my Beautiful sister I am sorry that I missed your birthday and Christmas but I am sure you know what has been happening with MOM and that you understand. But I just wanted you to know how very much I miss you I TALK TO YOU DAILY AND LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOU TOO YOU WERE IN MY DREAM NOW I NEED YOU TO VISIT ME YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL LOVE YOUR SIS

Craig

December 14, 2010

Hi Chris,tomorrow marks sixty-one years ago GOD blessed us with your birth. Little did we know the impact you would bestow on us. Your beauty inside and out, your great sense of humor and the love you spread. It seems like only yesterday we were talking face to face and now when I speak to you there is no response. I don't know if I'm suppose to let you go. What I do know is that I will never let you go, never. Mom goes in for surgery tomorrow and we need you now more then ever to watch over her. I'm really scared, but I'll continue to be positive. I hope you don't think I'm crazy for writing to you, but it's good therapy for me. You always had the right answers for me and for that alone I'm so grateful. I'll write soon. I miss you so much. Love your brother.

Carla Livesay

November 8, 2010

The last time that we spent together remains forever in my mind When you left that day I did not know then it was our final goodbye, Heavy heart with sorrow since you went away, I'm left here to struggle with each passing day. Clouds of darkness so many tears cried With you went a part of me the day you died. In God's kingdom we'll rejoice when we meet again someday,You were taken from this earth much too soon,forever in my heart you will stay forever I Love You Missy Put in a few prayers for mom and tell dad the same she will need them now I Love Love and miss you both soo much

Craig

October 16, 2010

My little Chris; A day does not pass that i don't think of you. The evenings are the hardest. Sometimes I find myself laughing at the memories we all have of your sense of humor, and the fun we had growing up.Our family was and is blessed. But after the laughter comes the reality that you're not here with us in the way we were use to. i've dealt with pain before but this is so hard to live with. I know that I took you for granted,knowing everytime I would call mom I would speak to you first.I feel I should have said more. I never considered the idea that one day you might not be here anymore.Mom is having a really hard time coming to terms with this.It's hard to speak to her without one of us bringing you up and after that she is so hurt. I've never seen mom so sad. I don't have the words to console her in the way she needs. They say time heals. I don't feel there will ever be enough time to heal this.Carla is also having a difficult time dealing with this. I try every time we speak to avoid the subject because of how sensitive she is.There is so much I would like to say but for now the words aren't here. It's so important for me to tell you everyday how much I miss you.I know that we always said we loved each other yet there seems like I should have said more.I hope you are at the level of peace you deserve. We could see that you were so tired and worn out.There never seemed to be any Chris time.Your time was always for somebody else.That is one of the many qualities you had. I just wish you had more time to enjoy doing the things that you so much deserved. I wish that you and your friend,Gary, could have had something but I guess it wasn't in the cards.I'll say good day for now,but i'll talk to you tonight.All of my love Chris. Your brother.

Sis

October 7, 2010

Its me again, I miss you so much everything is way too quiet with you not being here, its been a short time but it still seems like a dream and that when I walk into Moms house you will be sitting there with your popcorn and milk watching Twilight I Love You and Miss you so very much I will be back soon Missy

September 27, 2010

I spoke with your mother today - even thou I don't your family my prayers go out to you all - I know that heaven is a brighter places now
that you are there.

Rita

September 20, 2010

I have thought about what to write in here..it hasn't been easy...so to all of you who love Christene...I can only say I understand your loss. She was a young spirit...beautiful...and warm...the memories you have...you will carry with you the rest of your life....you will always see her smile...hear her laugh...feel her hugs...but you will one day tuck the hurt somewhere in your heart...and carry it there so that you can go on. Time eases the pain...but the missing never goes away. Craig, Carla, Claudia..and most of all...my beloved Auntie Alma...you are a strong...good family...remember you come from strong people...our Grandparents endured suffering...and kept on going...that's who we are...we all meet again eventually...and we always touch...no matter where we are...that's what "Love" is....it goes on forever...so listen to the memories...reach out with your hand and Chris will take it....talk to her...because she hears you...and cry once in a while if you must...because that's ok too...it's all part of what goes along with loving someone...and when you are alone...with your innermost thoughts...look for her...because she is there...the Spirit never dies...it is everlasting...I love you all...

Carla Livesay

September 9, 2010

My dear sister It is so very hard to accept the fact that you are really gone I talk to you every day light a candle for you every day to. I miss you so much there are no words in the world that can express it. You are my little sister you are still supposed to be here with us. Its like I try to pretend that this hasn't happened but then the last image I have of you will never in my lifetime be out of my mind. I am trying to make it go away but deep down I know it never will I Love You my Sister and I miss you so much, come and visit me sometime I think I need that. I Love You Missy I will be back again Talk to you soon Love Your Sis Carla

Craig Rodrigues

August 23, 2010

My dearest sister.So much time has passed and yet I find myself thinking this must be just a bad dream. There's a void in mt heart that will never go away.I never thanked you for the words of wisdom you gave me when we would talk about passing on.You knew this fear I carried for so many years and you would remind me that this body we live in is no more then a shell and when we pass on it's our soul that travels to the afterlife.That I shouldn't fear because of the beauty that awaits me. Those words were so comforting and I never took the time to thank you for that and for all you meant to me always.I can still remember back to when we were just little kids.Playing with you and Carla and just having pure sibling fun.You were always trying to make peace with Carla and myself.It was a quality you had even then.Your entire life you always were concerned for the well being of others over yourself.I can remember the sadness you would feel for people all over the world.Whether it was how people were being treated,the conditions under which they lived or anything horrific.I know you loved your family. That's how we were raised.But,that wasn't enough for you. You loved all that life offered and that is so rare.I should have seen this at an earlier age because of how you cared for everybody.You seemed like a mother at times even as a small child.I don't think there is any question that you were our chosen one.I am thankful to have had you for sixty years but,pardon my selfishness,I wanted you longer.We just don't have the say so.There is so much I want to say that I'll add things as time passes.For now,thank you for always being there and for everything you've meant to me.I have this strong feeling that we will see each other soon and for that I can't wait.In the meantime,you and dad continue to laugh.A day will never pass when I won't think of you and the beauty and laughter you bestowed on us.Your brother.

Your Sis

August 21, 2010

I feel like I will probably be writing you every so often because it kind of makes me feel a little close when I am feeling so low, its going on 5 weeks now but you know the depth of this pain will never go away it seems so much different. Missy my tears will never end the days are all so different now, I just wish that I had told you more how very much you meant to me and what a big part of my life you really were, part of me died that day

Lucy Quilice

August 16, 2010

My thoughts & prayers our with all of you during this most difficult time. I know what you're going through. God bless you & keep you strong.
~Lucy (Lugo-Livesay) Quilice

Carla Livesay

August 16, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Tracy Livesay

August 16, 2010

Dina~

I love you so much. I can't believe this still. I haven't yet been able to even accept that you are gone. You were always there for me, with so much love, humor and positivity. You had one of the best senses of humor I have ever seen in someone. You always said that I needed to have a child because I would be a great mom, and when I had my son, you confirmed your thoughts watching us interact together. Thank you for all the love you have given me since childhood. I will always wish I had more time with you....but I will see you again in Heaven. I know you are with Boompa, so give him a big hug and kiss for me, and I will see you later.

I love you Dina

Carla Livesay

August 15, 2010

My beautiful beautiful sister, I can't believe that we are writing to you in this way. I miss you so much my heart is so broken. You weren't supposed to go before me You were the funniest person I ever knew and a person with the biggest heart. I will miss your laugh and miss you making me laugh, our world will never be the same without you, my only comfort is that you are with Dad and the two of you together (watch out) I Miss you so much you will never never know I Love You Missy All the love there is to give, I give to you

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