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Mary Monita
June 21, 2025
Sending Love and hugs to you Mija..Keeping you in my heart and prayers always!
Jacquelyn Leclair
June 21, 2025
Praying for your family.
Genie Little
June 22, 2024
You hold a very special place in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs.
Jackie
June 21, 2024
Thinking of you
Jackie LeClair
June 22, 2023
Praying for healing
Genie
June 23, 2022
Your smile, your kindness and love will forever be in my heart. Such a Beautiful woman and now a Beautiful angel. Miss you. Thank you for sharing your love and precious time with us.
Jacquelyn Leclair
June 21, 2022
Praying for your family.
Lisa Burger
June 25, 2021
To Chrissy - Today is going to be a hard day. Even though each day without you is hard, today even more so. It is hard to imagine that 10 Years ago you were taken from this earth and from everyone who loved you dearly. I remember every detail of that day June 25, 2011, and every voice I heard from California to Minnesota. I miss everything about, but I know in my heart, you are with me. I LOVE you sis with all my heart. Until we meet again, Lisa -
Morgan Schindler
June 22, 2021
Hey hun, I think about you often and go through pictures and smile. I miss you so much. I love you. And sending prayers to your family
Jackie LeClair
June 21, 2021
Thinking of you
Mary Monita
June 21, 2021
Oh my how fast these anniversarys come around. I think of you often as your picture is on my buffet. And always think of you in this summer month of June. I know your family misses you so so very much and wish you could still be here with all. You are in my heart and thoughts always. Love you Mija!!!
jacquelyn Leclair
June 21, 2020
Thinking of you
nanette monita
June 21, 2020
You are deeply missed every day. Miss seeing your beautiful smile.
June 24, 2019
Can't believe you've been gone all this time. Think of you often and remember you're wonderful smile and warmth.
Jennifer
Sean
Man I miss you girl, not a day goes by I think about you and having these memories is just amazing. I love you and I know you are doing bigger and better things.
June 21, 2019
Love and miss you and happy that I get to have memories and pictures with you. Love you and your family
i love seeing you smile through Isaiah! it makes me smile! we miss you so much. thank you for being such a great guardian angle to us all. love ya!!
June 27, 2018
Kelli Flaherty
June 27, 2018
Seeing your smile through Isaiah is what makes me smile. We all miss you so much! Thank you for being such a great guardian angel to us all. Love ya sister!!!
June 26, 2018
Think of you so often.. We miss you and all the joy you brought to the world.
Jennifer and Sean
Lisa
June 25, 2018
Thinking of you today and always -
Happy birthday Chrissy
Rick Monita
April 28, 2018
June 26, 2017
Hard to believe so many years have passed since you were taken too soon.. Miss your beautiful smile and infectious laugh.
Sending love to your family..
Jennifer
and
Sean Anders
jackie LeClair
June 25, 2017
Thinking of you and your loving family today
Rick Monita
June 24, 2017
May the winds of heaven blow softly
And whisper in your ear
How much we love and miss you
And wish that you were here
Rick Monita
April 28, 2017
Happy Birthday Chrissy. Love you very much and still miss you terribly. Sending you all of my love!
Merry Christmas in Heaven
Milagro's Guzman
December 24, 2016
Lisa
June 25, 2016
Wasn't able to sleep, you've been on my mind all day and night. In just a few hours it will mark the 5th anniversary of your death. It's so sad and hard for me to believe that it has been five years. I've been looking at old photos, and I came across my Impact Statement that I sent and read to the judge. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. I will be at the baseball fields today scorekeeping for our town baseball league, just as I was keeping score for Taylor when I heard the news. I hope are able to pop in on those who are honoring you today. I love and miss you with all my heart. Until we meet again....
Rick Monita
April 28, 2016
Rick Monita
April 28, 2016
Lisa
March 16, 2016
I have been thinking about you a lot lately and I know that tomorrow is one of your favorite days of the year. I will be thinking of you as I do every day and wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day. I just wanted to also say thank you for watching over Michael while he was away on duty and for bringing him home safe to Mom and Dad. Thank you also for keeping an eye on the rest of us. As you know Dean, Bridget, Max and Sam have lost their son and brother, George. I didn't think it would affect me as much as it is starting to, because I didn't really know him. But because he and the Paitich Family were a part of your life for so long, it's starting to hit home. I can't believe that the two of you were taken so young. I hope you were able to greet him with open arms and are able to guide him as he needs. Please watch over his mom, dad, brothers and the entire extended family for me as you did for us. I love and miss you so and wish every day you were still here. As dad always say until next time, God Bless You.
Love,
Rick Monita
June 25, 2015
Lisa
June 25, 2015
I can not believe another year has passed and it is again the anniversary of your death. I love and miss you so. I wish you were still with us...Until we meet again. Love always, your sister.
Deb Holtkamp
June 13, 2015
Cleaning the highway in your memory tomorrow. You are still remembered and loved by all.
jackie fairbanks
May 7, 2015
My heart hurts for you
Angela Williams
April 28, 2015
Happy Birthday Chrissy! Love you and miss you! You will always be my best friend. xoxo sending big hugs and lots of love to you in heaven...
~♡ (friend Angie)
Happy Birthday Chrissy!
Rick Monita
April 28, 2015
Jennifer & Sean Anders
June 26, 2014
We continue to miss your bright smile and warmth and laughter.. I know you are an angel smiling down on all of those who loved you.
jackie fairbanks
June 25, 2014
thinking of you and your loved ones
Rick Monita
June 25, 2014
Missing you Chrissy
Love Always,
Your Brother
jackie fairbanks
April 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Rick Monita
April 27, 2014
Happy Birthday Chrissy,
Love Always,
Your Brother
tiara & jackie fairbanks
June 26, 2013
Thinking of you and your loved ones and praying for healing and forgiveness
Lisa Burger
June 25, 2013
Today is very hard...I don't have a grave to go lay my flowers down, to sit and chat with you. But YOU are in my thoughts, my prayers and my heart every day and I say my peace often. Oh, how I miss you so. Until we meet again. RIP
Rick Monita
June 25, 2013
Missing my beautiful sister more than every. I think about you every day Chrissy and wish you were still with us.
Love Always,
Your Big Brother
Big Bear
Lisa Burger
April 28, 2013
We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake,
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still,
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Happy Birthday - I love and miss you loads. Until next time....
Angie Williams
April 28, 2013
Happy Birthday (to my Best Friend) Chrissy! I miss you so much..there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. :'( Sending hugs and so much love to you!
This still doesn't seem real - there are people who say time heals all wounds..so far that saying is a lie..
I miss you so much and love you more then I can ever say...
Happy Birthday Chrissy!
<3 friend Ang
Rick Monita
April 27, 2013
Happy birthday to my beautiful sister Chrissy! Not a day goes by where I don't think about You Chrissy. I miss you very much!
Love always,
Your brother
Rick Monita
February 1, 2013
Chrissy,
My thoughts are with you each and every day – but even more so today.
Every day I wish you were still with us. I miss you. I miss
you beautiful smile and laugh so much but most of all I just miss you being near and talking with you.
They say time heals all wounds but that's all a lie. My heart is still so broken that you are no longer with us. You will remain in my heart forever.
I love you and miss you so much.
Your big brother,
Rick
(friend) Angie Williams
January 1, 2013
Chrissy~
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you... You will never be forgotten, but truly missed by so many. I love you and miss you so much - words can not describe..love you. ~(friend) Ang
Abby
November 27, 2012
Since my family placed a cross for my brother on the side of the road where he was hit and killed in Ohio, I notice the crosses I see on the side of the road. My heart breaks because I know the reality of what they mean now. I don't know you or your family, but I drive past the cross for Christine on 47 several times a week and pray for your family each time I do. I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish no one had to feel this kind of pain.
The Wilczyk Family
June 26, 2012
To Chrissy's family and loved ones, it's so hard to face the first year without her. We hope the love and support from family and friends are helping you through this heartbreak.
gina
June 25, 2012
missing you soo much today, as always. you're the best & i love you so much!
Rick Monita
June 25, 2012
I love you and miss you so much Chrissy!
Kelly Mills
June 25, 2012
To Christine's Family, Fiancé and Friends:
One year ago today you tragically lost a beautiful, bright, obviously well-loved, respected, caring young woman and not a day goes by that I don't think of all of you, of Christine, of the apologies that me and my family want to bestow upon you. I hope and pray one day peace will be found for everyone this tragedy has impacted.
Again, all of you and Christine are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shari King
June 25, 2012
Thinking of you today & everyday - there are so many signs that you are still with us - thank you for sending those to us! The girls & I love you & miss you.
Lisa Burger
June 25, 2012
One year ago you were taken from us much too soon. I still hear your voice and see your beautiful smile. Please continue to watch over us and keep us all safe. I love and miss you so, your sis.
morgan schindler
April 29, 2012
Happy birthday Christine. You are missed everyday . There is not a day goes by where I don't think about you. I know you are looking down upon all of us and blessing all of us. Love you girl always.
Rick Monita
April 28, 2012
happy birthday chrissy. I love you and miss you so much
Rick Monita
April 23, 2012
Chrissy,
As your birthday soon approaches I continue to struggle and try and understand why someone so precious as you was taken from us. The daily pain of not having you here with us still lingers ever so strong. My heart was broken the day you were taken from us. I truly miss being able to pick up the phone and talk to you or even seeing you at dad's house playing with the boys and hearing your contagious laugh. I so miss you giving me a hug and telling me that you love me whenever we parted ways for the day. I pray that one day my tears of pain will turn.
Please know that we will be thinking about you with so much love on your birthday – as we do every day.
I love and miss you so much Chrissy!
Your big brother.
www.christineflaherty.blogspot.com/
Jackie Fairbanks
April 20, 2012
God bless you!! And to the family i am so sorry.
Angie Hauer
April 19, 2012
Chrissy,
As your birthday draws closer and closer the pain of you not being here grows deeper and deeper. The beauty of all that you are both inside and out is so desperately missed by all of us who love you so much. Our world will never be the same without your infectious smile to brighten our day but we have hope in knowing that you are watching down on us and that we will be with you again. I love you. Your older sis Ang.
Jennifer Anders
April 18, 2012
Christine,
I went to the the Annual Bar None dinner with Sean on the 5th and it seemed so different without you there. They renamed the Counselor of the Year Award in honor of you and I think you'd be so happy to know that Sean won the award this year! It was a very touching moment in so many ways. I just feel that you are watching down on him and would be so proud. You are still so missed. Jennifer
Lisa Burger
January 28, 2012
Been thinking alot about you lately and how much I miss your phone calls and hearing your voice. Please watch over those who need you most. I love and miss you so.
xmas bus 2010
November 30, 2011
northern michigan march 2010
November 30, 2011
November 30, 2011
st. pattys 2010
November 30, 2011
November 30, 2011
November 30, 2011
Grams and Chrissy on St. Patricks day 2011
November 25, 2011
Good times at Dans wedding
November 25, 2011
One of the best daughters a parent could have asked for
November 25, 2011
Christine and Tom forever I love you both very much
November 25, 2011
Sisters forever
November 25, 2011
Isaiah, Auntie Chrissy and Romie on her 28th birthday . A very very special day.
November 25, 2011
November 18, 2011
To the Flaherty, Monita and Paitich Families:
I think of you often and pray for your healing.
"Go Light Your World"
MADD Minnesota invites you to join us for our Annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance and Hope.
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Time: 4:30 PM Gather
5:00 PM Vigil Begins
Reception to follow
Location: Woodland Hills Church
1740 Van Dyke Street
St. Paul, MN 55109
Memorial Slide Presentation: If you would like a photo of your loved one to be included in the slide presentation, please submit a digital photo by November 21.
Reading of the names: If you are unable to attend and wish to have your loved one's name read aloud during the candle lighting please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call the office at 651-523-0802 ext 2755.
No RSVP is required to attend, but feel free to let us know if you are coming or if you have questions about the vigil.
www.madd.org/local-offices/mn
Your Family
November 13, 2011
Dear Tom, I haven't had the heart to tell you how sorry we are. Our whole family aches for you and your loss. We will be here for you forever to help you through this, We promise. We Love you Mom, Dad, Garret, Nicole,Braydon, Alex and Gina.
November 13, 2011
Dear Tom
The Paitichs
November 13, 2011
Dear Sam,Sandy and Family, We are so sorry, it has taken us so long to let you know how sorry we are for the loss of our Precious Christine. Thank you for sharing her for the past 15 years with us, and especially our son. She will always be our daughter. I hope Tom, your family and all of us will someday find peace, WE LOVE YOU ALL! John, Lisa, Garret,Nicole,Alex and Gina, and also Braydon.
Megan Salmela
November 11, 2011
My Cousin Chrissy,
There is not a day that does by that i dont think about you. It has been so many years since we really spent time together but every memory of being up north at grandma and grandpas includes you. Fireworks and riding the four wheelers and being yelled at for switching into gears we wernt suppose to. sledding down the hill.. swimming in the pool and playing in the other camper so we wouldnt bother everyone else. i think they just wanted us to get away from them so they always sent us there. When we got in trouble for hitchhiking to the store.. oppps...i think of all the sleepovers we had when we were younger and the birthday parties you would have with all your friends and katie and i would always be invited too. Playing at all the softball games while Sandy and Lynn played softball. And how can anyone of us cousins forget every holiday at Jerry and Sues where we couldnt wait to go downstairs and run in circles around the ping pong table and make Dan be the person underneath that has to try and catch us. :) of course Robb would come down and play too. :) Having Thanksgiving at grandmas on Thomas and sitting on the steps to eat... i am pretty sure you taught me how to put corn in my mash potatoes and gravy... so good!! Well i just wanted to tell you that you were a part of my life that includes some really good memories.. Keep watching over us all down here you are missed by everyone more and more everyday.
Mary Flaherty
September 16, 2011
My Buddie...
Chrissy there are no words that can say how much you are loved and missed each and every day, you will always been in my heart now and forever. We will meet again but until that time, I know Gramps is taking care of you. I Love you, Grams.
kelli, isaiah, romie
August 5, 2011
Not a day goes by that we dont think of you. I always will be so very sad that you are no longer here to enjoy all the smiles the boys make you have. Isaiah and romie miss you more and more every day. It makes me cry every time I am alone and want to talk to you. You were the best sister/friend I could ever have and no one is going to take that place in my heart I have for you. Thank you for all the lectures and advice you gave me. I am on my way to make you so proud. I love you chrissy so much.
Love,
Your baby sister kelli
and aunties babies isaiah and romie!!
Laurie Kush
July 27, 2011
Chrissy, I've been struggling with what to say for over a month now. I want you to know that I love you and miss you so much, I miss your big brown eyes, beautiful smile and sweet giggle. We shared a special bond even before you were born, I went to all of the birth classes with Sandy and of course when the time came, I thought sleeping was more important, wish I could take that back but when thinking back on it, Mom and Dad went in my place, from that moment on you formed a very special bond with them that could never be broken, I know in my heart you and Dad are looking down upon us and wishing we weren't all so sad but I don't know how we will heal from this, you made such a difference in every life that you touched, God must have really needed you for something special to take you from us now at this time in your life. Sandy, Sam, Tom and the entire family, I will be here for you whenever you need and can only look towards the times we can talk about Chrissy with smiles and not sadness.
July 14, 2011
SAM AND SANDY, WE CAN'T KNOW WHY SOME THINGS HAPPEN. BUT WE CAN KNOW THAT LOVE AND BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OUTLAST THE PAIN OF GRIEF.AND WE CAN KNOW THAT THERE'S A PLACE INSIDE THE HEART WHERE LOVE LIVES ALWAYS.AND WHERE NOTHING BEAUTIFUL CAN EVER BE FORGOTTEN. IF I'VE LEARNED ANYTHING THROUGH THE YEARS IS THAT THOSE WE CHERISH WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN OUR MEMORIES FOREVER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS HOLLYWOOD
Cody and Christine
July 14, 2011
Amy Chang
July 14, 2011
To the Flaherty and Paitich families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this tragic time. Christine was so wonderful of a person to be taken away so soon. I only have good memories of her from highschool. Her smile was always bright and contagious and she was always so kind and big hearted. Though i have not seen her in years, hearing of this makes my heart break. I will miss you Christine.
Rick Monita
July 14, 2011
Rick Monita
July 13, 2011
Per my Dad's Request:
Rick’s Eulogy
One of the things I will miss most about Chrissy is when her and Tom were together. Chrissy and Tom together were one of a kind. You were always guaranteed some sort of comedy show. If you never had the opportunity to be around them both you missed out on something special...and I will miss that.
One of my best memories of Chrissy was the time when her and I went Christmas shopping together at the mall. Well, I had never been shopping with her before so I really didn’t know what I was in for. Well, needless to say, Chrissy was in the same store for 2 ½ hours. I think Chrissy tried on just about every article of clothing possible. I actually felt sorry for the sales girls that were helping her. They had A LOT of clothes to put back. I could have gone and seen a movie and come back it took so long...But I will always cherish that time I spent with her.
I’ll always value my relationship with Chrissy. Her and I were always clowning on each other constantly and just giving each other a hard time but whenever we were done talking or seeing each other she always said “Bye, Love ya”!
Chrissy not only loved her Mother, Father, Tom, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews but she also cherished and loved all her friends and coworkers and truly valued those relationships…They meant so much to her.
Chrissy had such great qualities: Her smile was contagious and her kindness and ability to comfort others was unparalleled. She was a great friend who was always there for you no matter what.
The other day we were sitting around the house and my dad mentioned a story about Chrissy when she was younger. She was up north at grandma Mary’s and they wanted to go for a walk on the trails near the campground. Well, Mary said to Chrissy, “What if we run into a bear”. Chrissy said “Don’t worry grandma, I’ll protect you!” So they take off on their walk and a short time into their walk they actually see a bear. No sooner had they seen that bear and Chrissy was gone….She took off and ran all the way back to the campfire leaving poor Mary on the trail all by herself.
That story made me reflect a bit. From that point on I can’t think of any obstacles or challenges in Chrissy’s life that she would run away from and not just face them head on and conquer them.
Now, we to have a difficult and painful obstacle in front of us but we must try and tackle it in the same manner and spirit in which Chrissy would.
Dad, Sandy and Tom……I am and always will be here for you!
Chrissy…..I LOVE YOU!!!!
Terri McLafferty
July 13, 2011
To Sandy and Family: So sorry to hear about your beautiful daughter. There can be nothing worse than the loss of a child. My prayers are with you all at this time.
alyssa monita
July 9, 2011
Rest In Peace love and miss u lots
Tammy Hillmer
July 8, 2011
Also to Christine's family and friends. We are all on earth only to add something good to it. People learn from us. We lead by example. We leave everlasting impressions on people that we don't even know. Strangers. Our small kindnesses, our kind words and especially our SMILES. We all have one and if we see someone without one, let's give them ours. As I mentioned in my other entries, I didn't know Christine, but according to you all, she served her purpose on earth and did everything mentioned above. We all have a purpose. Everyone try to realize what you are truly good at and use it to better the lives of others. Family, friends and even total strangers. Just a smile goes a long way.
Danielle Monita
July 5, 2011
Uncle Sam & Aunt Sandy, family & loved ones:
My deepest condolences over this heartbreaking loss. Although I didn't know Christine as well as some, I do know the strength of this family - and we're all here to show our support and love.
Love you all.
scott,laurie hedeen
July 5, 2011
Tom, Lisa,John, and the Flaherty family. Our thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family.
Blessings
Love Scott& Laurie
Stacy Noren
July 5, 2011
Chrissy was a great role model for me growing up. Her kindness, words of wisdom, and contageous smile will always be a part of me. "When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts." RIP Christine.
Lisa Monita Burger
July 5, 2011
My Dearest Chrissy,
Thank you for being with me last Friday. It really meant a lot to me. I was very touched by "your kids" and how much they cared for you.
Good night my beautiful angel. I must go home now but I promise to come back soon.
All My Love,
Lisa
Carmen Velasco
July 3, 2011
Christine -
You went so fast but you leave a lot of memories to all of us. Even though we didn't spend a lot of time together, I bet you were a very nice and lovable person, just like your family. I enjoy being your family neighbor.
God Bless You and Bless Your Family.
Jorge, Carmen and Jaely
Steve and Melynda Belde
July 2, 2011
TJ-
May you stay strong and find strength with all of the people who love you and Christine. My heart goes out to you and every one that she has touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly Arenaz
July 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Chrissy. I didn't know her well but knew she was loved so much by her family and friends. My sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Kathy Christensen
July 2, 2011
A loved one is a treasure of the heart and to lose a loved one is like losing a piece of yourself.
But the love that Chrissy brought you...did not leave, for the essence of the soul lingers. It cannot escape your heart, for it has been there forever. Cling to the memories and let them find their way to heal you. The love and laughter, the joy in the togetherness you shared...will make you strong.
You'll come to realize that your time together, no matter how long, was meant to be, and that you were blessed to have such a precious gift of love in your life. Keep your heart beating with the loving memories and trust in your faith to guide you through.
Know that though life moves on...the beauty of love stays behind to surround and embrace you. Chrissy has left you that...to hold in your heart forever.
GLENN LAMBERT
July 2, 2011
I NEVER KNEW YOU IN PERSON CHRISSY BUT THRU RICK I FEEL I HAVE KNOWN YOU ALL OUR LIVES ,YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART AND MIND FOREVER AS A FRIEND OF MINE .
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