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Christopher Smedstad Obituary

CHRISTOPHER A. SMEDSTAD 02/14/1949 ~ 09/29/2010 Of Riverside, passed away at Riverside Community Hospital. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Anthony Abeyta; two granddaughters, Alicia and Avery; sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Robert Sayers; brother, Wayne Smedstad (Riverside). Services, October 11, 2010 at 4pm at Sierra Memorial Chapel, 4933 La Sierra Ave., Riverside, (951) 687-0551.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Press-Enterprise from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2010.

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Lori

September 27, 2011

Well it's almost been a year but feels like yesterday. I miss you so much, Chris! Wish you were here.

November 4, 2010

We miss you so much, Chris! Life's not the same without your laugh...

Alicia A

November 3, 2010

We love and miss you grandpa.!<33

Alicia A

November 3, 2010

We love and miss you grandpa.!<33.

tracie gatewood

November 1, 2010

My heart goes out toya all.He was rough,tough,and loveable..I am sorry..just found out on internet..I love ya all...Wayne I know its so hard 4 [email protected] ya..9189554316...kal me..miss ya all

Preci Cruz

October 3, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family

Barbara Smedstad

October 3, 2010

My condolences to the family.

Heidi Martin

October 2, 2010

Sand, dirt, beer and fun!! I miss ya Chris. xoxo Heidi

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