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Louis Russell Obituary

Louis "Chris" Russell, 61 ENCINITAS -- Louis "Chris" Russell passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. He was born December 25, 1949 in El Paso, Texas. Chris was a Road Crew Supervisor for San Diego County, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother to his family. He will be deeply missed by all. Chris is survived by his wife of 40 years, Leanne Russell; daughters, Kristie Morrison, and Jennifer Hoffmann; sons-in-law, Matt and Jason; four grandchildren, Sienna, Jonah, Connor, and Cash; sister, Lynne McElwee; and numerous nephews and nieces. A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, at St. John's Catholic Church, Encinitas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. file #30947 P. O. Box 60000, San Francisco, Calif. 94160. Phone 800-242-8721, in honor of Chris Russell. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Jun. 21, 2011.

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June 22, 2011

Chris, thank you for sharing Kristie with us. We love her so. It must be lovely to be without pain. You'll be missed. Maggie Posner

Patti Coad

June 21, 2011

Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul...Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...I will fear no evil, for you are with me..." Praying that God's presence and peace will fill your family during this time.

Jeremy Turner

June 21, 2011

Chris it was my pleasure to have known you. Aloha...

Mikel-Anne Baresel

June 21, 2011

I love you Uncle Chris

Deborah Turner-Allen

June 21, 2011

You are going to be missed by so many people that loved you! Thank You for being such a wonderful Father to my daughter-in-law. You taught her how to love and play and this is being passed on to her children. God Bless you and your entire family.

Kristie Morrison

June 21, 2011

Your legacy will live in our hearts forever. I love you.

Kristie Morrison

June 21, 2011

I miss you daddy. Thank you for being such a great father to me. I love you.

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