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Sponsored by Gramma Julie and Bob, we will love and miss you, always, Chris.
Mike S Garcia
January 7, 2025
Your Mom and I still think of you every day, nothing is the same without you 15 yrs later. May the Lord continue to hold you tight until your Mom and I can hold you again. Been dreaming about you a lot lately, love Dad and Mom.
August 29, 2015
we miss you, love you and think about you everyday son....until we meet again!!!!
mom & dad
August 29, 2015
We miss you deeply, Chris! We know you would be such a successful and happy young man in your mid-20's by now had fate given you your opportunities. You will always be special in the hearts of everyone who knew you. Love, Papa Bob
Kendall Sanders
August 28, 2015
6 years later...a lifetime to go. I do my best every day, but my heart has never fully recovered. I miss you every day. Thinking of you as always, and for now I will keep a tight hold of our memories and only dream about the day I get to see you again.
All my love forever,
Kendall
Kendall Sanders
August 29, 2014
Christopher,
Years later and I still cannot find the words to adequately describe my feelings. 5 long years and yet it feels like only yesterday you were sitting in my kitchen teaching me to play cards (of which I'm still terrible at...). I have talked to you often since you left us (all too soon) and have stumbled around trying to explain those feelings, and if you didn't understand them from our last conversation just 5 years ago, I hope you do now and know that it comes from the most true, and loving place in my heart. I'm thankful that we got the chance to have that talk. I hoped and prayed for that opportunity years before it finally took place. My memories with/of you are my most cherished ones, and they always have been. I imagine there are only a few memories I may encounter in my life that will measure up to them. I keep them safe and close to my heart and revisit them almost daily. My family also still thinks about you and asks about your family, and I am so happy that I have been able to keep in touch with them. We have kept you all in our thoughts and prayers. I didn't know that this guest book existed, or I would have written a long time ago. I remember you for your heart, which was truly one of a kind. I still smile just at the thought of seeing you smile; it was more contagious than you could ever realize. While you carried all the characteristics that a good, tough cowboy should; you had a genuine, kind, caring soul that set you apart from everyone else. You couldn't hide that even if you tried. I am a better person just from having known you. I have missed you every day, with every fiber of my being- in ALL chapters of my life since then. You have touched my heart beyond description, and that is something that will never go away and I know that it will never be replaced. I know this because I have felt this way for almost 10 years now and not once have I felt any signs of that changing (even if only myself and a few girlfriends knew that all along). I loved you once, I love you still. Always have, always will. I will wait patiently until God calls me home and I get to see you again, but it is a day that will simply not come soon enough. Until then...
"I'll be seeing you, in all the old familiar places. That this heart of mine embraces all the day and through. I'll find you in the morning sun. And when the night is new, I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you..."
All my love forever,
Kendall
corrina ballesteros
June 3, 2013
I have and always will love u and all the memories u have created with my brothers and I
August 20, 2011
we love you and we miss you so very very much every day!!! our sweet baby son...thinking of you always every day...such sweet memories!!! i know we will see one another again one day and what a day it will be!!!.... mom and dad
February 27, 2011
i miss you so much every day! your leaving us has left void that will ever be filled. we will see each other again one day and it will be wonderfull to put my arms around you and tell you i love you once again and how i've missed you since you left. im sure you know this already. forever in our hearts son!...dad
josh fisher
January 31, 2011
its been over a year. yet still its hard to realize that hes gone. not bein able to ride down the road or pick up the phone and tell chris lets go stil passes my mind from time to time and i catch myself dialing that old number. chris truly lives on in all off us everytime i see a friends face that knew chris i see him a little part of him. the more of us that are together the stronger chrises image apears. i still miss him everyday. see you soon chris
October 18, 2010
Christopher and his nephew Landon. Your nephew misses you Christopher!
October 18, 2010
Gramma Julie, and Bob
September 30, 2010
Christopher, we love you (always will), recalling all the wonderful memories of fun times with you and about you, especially, too, all the special words from your friends. Know, too, that we love your Mom and Dad - Tammy and Mike - as well as your sisters, Danielle and Amanda, your brother ("bubba"), Nicholas, and nephew (your "little brother"), Landon, and all of your/our family. Take care, Chris!
September 29, 2010
Doug and Erika Larsen
September 28, 2010
Mike, Tammy and Family,
Not a day goes by that we do not think of your beautiful son and that smile. We are so thankful for all of the times our families were together camping, hunting, Christmas Tree cutting, Christmas, birthdays and generally being together. We are grateful that we had Christopher in our lives and shared so many good times with him. Christopher made an impact on everyone around him and his memory will live on in all of us. Our hearts still ache over this loss but we want you to know how much we love you, you are our family and we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Doug, Erika, Brittney and Delani
August 28, 2010
Mike, Tammy and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mark talks about Christopher, often. His memory continues to live on in so many people he touched.
Peace and love to you all,
Mark and Sharon Heltzel
August 21, 2010
its been almost a year since you left us son. its not the same without you we miss you so much every day!!! i look forward to seeing you again someday! its going to be a heck of a party! your always in our hearts!!! i know you watch over us every day!! love you!!!! dad, mom and the family!
virgil cartter
January 5, 2010
mike and tammy,
chris always had that smile that you would never forget and he always would push you to do better and he would always be smiling and that would bring yourself a smile as well and although he was my friend and many others your son chris will never be forgotten and i would like to thank you for inviting us into your home and accepting our family as yours
thank you,
virgil a.cartter
October 31, 2009
I am so very sorry. chris was a very good friend to me. i regret not getting to know him more than I did. We will all miss him and he will be in our hearts forever and so will everyone who knew him. I miss him everyday. I will never foret his smile or his great attitude all the time. and I will never forget the day he saw me get bucked off my horse for the first time. We all had great times with him and we will never forget the memories. Thanks for giving us this time with him.He was a great friend and will never be forgotton
josh fisher kodey pohlman
October 22, 2009
Mike & Tammy
Chris was the best friend someone in this time could ask for. he always had that big smile on that no matter what was wrong you had to smile back or laugh. he always had advice for me and pushed me to do better. the way he taught me the only way to say it is "do as i say not as i do" chris is always going to be in my heart and so will your family. so thank you for giving me the time i had with him
Josh Fisher& Kodey Pohlman
Shelley Dunning
October 13, 2009
Mike, Tammy, Danielle and Landon,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am blessed that I knew Christopher, he was a talented, kind, funny, handsome, generous and compasionate young man and I thought of him as I do my own son's. I can't put into words how sorry I am for your pain and I know your hearts ache. I beleive Christopher is in a much better place and he is your angel! I love all of you and I would do anything for you. Thank you for everything you have done for us and Christopher will always be in my heart.
I am sorry it took so long to write this. I love you all! God bless.
Ashley Romero
September 21, 2009
I am so sorry about your loss. Chris was a good friend of mine. I have known him since 3rd grade. Growing up with him had been quite an experience, he deffenitively was someone who could always make me smile even after being upset from a game i had lost the day before. Chris definitively grew into a fine young man, and anyone who knew him was very lucky. I still havent been able to grasp the loss of Chris and i dont think i ever will. But i just know that he is in a better place and that he is watching over us now. I just want your family to know that you will be in my prayers along with Chris. I am sorry again and may God bless you.
-Ashley Romero
Denise Lewandowski
September 11, 2009
Mike and Tammy...My heart aches for you over the loss of Christopher. I can't even imagine the pain and grief you are going through. There are no words that anyone can say that will ease your pain or fill the emptiness in your heart. Keeping memories of Christopher alive will bring laughter, smiles, and sometimes tears. His presence and spirit will live on in your hearts through these memories. Psalms 116:15 says "The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die". Isaiah 57:1-2 the Lord says "Good people pass away; the godly often die before there time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die." I no you will greatly miss his presence, but remember that one day we will all meet our loved ones again in heaven. Just image it...There will be family reunions taking place all over in Heaven. That will be an awesome time.
Mike and Tammy...I pray that God will greatly bless you and your family. May He bring comfort and peace to your hearts during this most difficult time in your life. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Denise Lewandowski
Theresa Capriotti
September 11, 2009
Dear Tammy and Mike, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold on to those sweet memories. Theresa Capriotti and Bill Lehman
Mike Yeats
September 9, 2009
Mike and Tammy, May your sorrows turn to smiles as you remember the love and joy that Christopher brought to your lives. Know that God will continue to provide his love, peace and comfort to you. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Mike & Tricia Yeats and Family
Pam Blackburn
September 9, 2009
Mike, Tammy, and Danielle,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. God Bless you and your family.
September 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Chad, Karen & Austin Smith
Jeanne Blackman
September 8, 2009
Tammy - I am so sorry for your loss - may God Bless you and bring you peace at this most difficult time...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rick &Wendee Clark
September 8, 2009
So sorry for the loss of your son Christopher,our prayers are with you both.
September 7, 2009
Garcia Family please accept our deepest condolances. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve Yeats and Family
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Amanda Spring-Macon
September 7, 2009
Garcia Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you and your family during this very hard time. Lean on HIM during this time.
Shan Smith-Whitley
September 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ken & Cyndii Smith
September 5, 2009
Tammy, Mike & Danielle ~
We pray for strength and comfort for you during this time. Christopher was an Angel among us. He radiated a deep inner beauty. He had a combination of charm, humor, grace, caring, and honor. He even touched the hearts of many, many people who didn’t know him. His beautiful memory will never leave us. May God Bless you and comfort you. All our Love, Prayers and endless Hugs,
Austin Rich
September 5, 2009
Although i didnt really know your son and but my friends did, He'll still be with everyone and in our hearts. This is a terrible loss to everybody. I'm really sorry about this. I don't know what much to say besides sorry and he will be missed by a lot of people. Also he will be in all of our hearts.
Monica, Jesse, Julian, Roman & Corrina Ballesteros
September 4, 2009
Tammy, Mike, Danielle and extended family: Chris blessed so many lives and he will live on in each of us because we all have our memories. What a great kid and friend. You and your son will forever be in our hearts. God Bless...Ballesteros Family
Tony and Annette Axtell (Gromer)
September 4, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your family. There are never the right words when we lose a child. Know that your son is always with you.
Peace be with you and your family in this time or sorrow.
God Bless
Renee' Morton
September 4, 2009
Native American (Hopi) Prayer
I give you this one thought to keep --
I am with you still -- I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone --
I am with you still -- in each new dawn
Mike, Tammy and our Dear Sweet Danielle,
I just wanted you to know that not a day has passed that "all" of you have been in my prayers and for each day to come.
Love,
Renee', Rhegan and Marhiah
Julia Macias Brooks
September 4, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Bob Cox
September 4, 2009
Chris, the memories we have of you are special: your handsome appearance, friendly & caring personality, your obvious intelligence. The special moments & times together: your growing-up years & your fun childhood innocence, the photo of Danielle and you as near-toddlers in Aunt Traci's tree as Gramma's way of introducing me to you two, swimming in our pool with Nicholas, Mandy, Danielle and cousins & showing us your "tricks" and new accomplishments, introducing us to "71" and your riding/roping skills, attending rodeo for and with you, your trip to Iowa with me to attend the ASU-Iowa game and meet my extended family, the grilled pears your Uncle Fred prepared and you loved them!, your stories of your hunting trips with your Dad, Mike. Chris, you are now immortal, forever young! We will know you are with us, forever! Thank you for being you. Love, Papa Bob.
Tatum Daves
September 3, 2009
Mike and Tammy,
Your son was one of the best friends that a kid could ever have. He was always there to help someone. We will never be able to forget the smile that was on his face. Chris Garcia will never be forgotten in my heart. Love Tatum Davis
Roman Ballesteros
September 3, 2009
To Tammy, Mike and Daniel,
If it weren't for Chris, I wouldn't be half as strong as I am today. Your son and brother brought joy to my life. He will never be forgotten.
Love Roman Ballesteros
Jacob Suiter
September 3, 2009
Tammy and Mike,
Your son was the happiest friend on earth. His BIG smile gave him away every time. He had the most unique hat I have ever seen. He will never be forgotten.
Love Jacob Suiter
James Nebrich
September 3, 2009
Tammy and Mike,
My thoughts and and prayers are with you and the family.May the Lord give you strength when you feel you cant go on, me his peace comfort you when you have no peace. From what hear your Chris was amazing man, that he encouraged and touched many lives.
Linda Spring
September 3, 2009
Tammy and Mike, I am so sorry to hear about Christopher. My prayers are with you during this very dark time. May you be lifted up by your memory of his beautiful smile and the wonderful memories during the time you had him with you. It just does not seem fair. May God lift you up and encourage you at this time.
Deborah Schlensig
September 3, 2009
Precious Family in honor of your wonderful Son Chris. I am a teacher at Millennium and want you to know your son will never be forgotten . My heart is with you and your family, and with his friends, and our wonderfull FFA. I will never forget the great friendship of he and Tyler Suitor ..both were so respectful and enjoyable, and supportive of us as teachers and with our own families, Chris and Tyler made us all smile!!! I know Chris has everyone smiling in Heaven too! We are here for you~always!!! With love and prayers, Debbie Schlensig
Trudi & George Quiñones
September 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 3, 2009
So terribly sorry for your loss. I always liked Chris, he was a good friend of my daughter. Trust in the Lord, with deepest sympathy, Carol
Lisa B.
September 3, 2009
Tammy & Mike,
I cannot imagine the pain your hearts feel. Know that my prayers are sent for you and your family at this difficult time. I hope you find comfort through your faith, family and friends.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Theresa Guerrero
September 3, 2009
Tammy, Mike and family.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find the strength from your family and friends to help you get through this time. Anything you need we are all here for you.
Ginger Pitts
September 3, 2009
Dear Mike, Tammy and Family,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5&6
I am so sorry for your loss.
With Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy
Shelly Oldham
September 3, 2009
Tammy, Mike and Danielle,
Your North Carolina family are all in mourning over the loss of Christopher. It is not even possible for us to imagine the pain you all are in. I love the memories of him wearing those chaps we bought him when he was about six and how much he enjoyed looking at himself in the mirror with those chaps on. Momma even said he slept in them but I didn't remember that. Our love and prayers are with you and our hearts are broken. Tam, I've heard "our song" everyday since I talked to you on the 28th, Christopher's soul is now with God and I hope Casey was there for him. We love you all so much.
Shelly Oldham
Madison, NC
September 3, 2009
Tammy, Mike & Family,
May the loving memories you hold close to your heart light your way down a path of comfort and peace. May the Lord heal your sorrow with his love.
Sandi Greene - Surprise, Arizona
John & Gerri Dennis
September 2, 2009
Dear Tammy & Mike..So sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We know that there are no words that can comfort you during this most difficult time. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
David Taylor
September 2, 2009
Mike, Tammy & Family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. May God bless your family through this tradgedy. If you need anything just call David Taylor and family.
JoAnna Nickels
September 2, 2009
May God be with you all, and may Angels have their wings around your family to carry you all through each and every day.
Marsha Philbee
September 2, 2009
Tammy, Mike & Family,
My heart feels your pain. I am praying for you all. May God bless each of you and hold you close in your hour of need.
My deepest sympathy,
Marsha Philbee
September 2, 2009
Im so sorry. I was a friend of his. I am so sorry.. Dont even know what to say
Lisa & Eddie Romero
September 2, 2009
Mike & Tammy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rely God to give you strength every minute of the day.
September 2, 2009
Dont really know what to say when someone looses a son.Im so sorry for your loss.
iliana Renteria
September 2, 2009
Garcia family my sincere condolences go to you all. I am very sorry for your loss. The time i did know Chris he was a great young man. Your family is in my prayers. God Bless You All
September 2, 2009
Tammy, Mike & Danielle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
at this time. Our love will be with
you now and forever.
Dad & family
Les Rainey
September 2, 2009
Tammy and Mike, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your son, Christopher. My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. I hope that time will help heal the pain and allow the wonderful memories you shared with Christopher to bring joy to you once again.
Jessie Spurlock
September 2, 2009
Mike, Tammy and family. I can't imagine what your going through--and my heart aches for all of you. There are so many things that happen to us in this life that we never quite understand. I pray that God gives you strength to endure the pain in the days to follow. I am so sorry for your loss and please know there are people all around full of love and prayers for you. Love you all!
Heather Jordan
September 2, 2009
Tammy, Mike and Danielle,
Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your family & friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Fran & Loren Wessels
September 2, 2009
Our hearts go out to you in this sad time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Vincent, Sherrie & Steven Rodriguez
September 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayes are with you during this time of sorrow. Chris was a wondefful young man. May God Bless you and your family during this most difficult time.
Kevin and Lisa Doyle
September 2, 2009
Just to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. There are never the right words to express how deeply sad we are that you are having to endure this. Christopher will be truly missed by everyone who knew him and loved him.
Luther & Susan Tull
September 2, 2009
Dear Tammy and Mike,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Jack & Judy Cornman
September 2, 2009
Tammy & Mike and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are you with during this very difficult time. Sometimes things happen in our lives that we don't understand, but God has a plan for all of us and he must have needed Chris to help him at this time. Have faith he is in a better place and you will be with him again.
Our deepest condolences on your loss,
Jack and Judy Cornman
Chuck Warchol
September 2, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Freddie Saenz
September 2, 2009
Dear Tammy and Mike,I am so sorry for your loss, you will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Jeanne & Roy Copsey
September 2, 2009
Dearest Tammy and Mike, We will forever have the images of Christopher's beautiful smile and laugh imprinted in our memories. He was like a brother to our Alle which meant so much to her and to us especially in the early years when her brothers were not in her life. We pray that you both find peace in your hearts knowing your son was such a beautiful and special person to all that he touched. Love, Jeanne & Roy
Ian & Erica Hatfield
September 2, 2009
Dear Mike & Tammy,
We may not understand why Chris left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
With our deepest sympathy~
September 2, 2009
Mike, Tammy and family I`m so sorry for your loss, if you need anything please call also you will be in our thoughts and prayers T. Mac & Linda
Linda Montoya
September 1, 2009
To the family and friends of Christopher. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I am so sorry for your loss.
My sister and I arrived at the scene of the accident shortly after Christopher died. Words are difficult at this time but I wanted you to know others are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Teddy & Jerry Shobe
September 1, 2009
Dear Mike, Tammy & Family, We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy & Debra Edwards
September 1, 2009
Mike & Tami, Deb and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in out thoughts and prayers everyday.
Randy & Deb
Andrea Nunez
September 1, 2009
Mike & Tammy-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May you find some peace in knowing Chris is with God. I'm here for your family..... anything you need.
With Love-
Dan & Jacy Daley
September 1, 2009
Tammy, Mike & Danielle
There are no words to express our deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss of Christopher. Just know that Christopher will live on in your hearts and in the inspiration he has instilled in the many fortunate people who had known him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult time. We love you all!
Cris and Debbie Garner
September 1, 2009
I know there are no words that will lend any comfort at all; please know that our thoughts and prayers are close around you every day. Our hearts go out to you and the family in a way I cannot describe.
We love you all.
Dave & Lindsay Vandever
September 1, 2009
Mike & Tami, It has been 9 1/2 years since we lost our 20 yr. old son. It seems that there are never any words to help the pain of it all right now, but if later, you can hear some of the supportive, helpful, things that are back in your memory bank and completely know that Christopher is watching over all of you and he is with you everywhere, I think then, you will begin to see a light at the end of this horrible tunnel. I think Christopher would want you to keep your daughter and grandson in mind so you can somehow move forward each day, even if it is the smallest move forward each day. All we can say is that we know from experience that you both will crawl out of these dark days and begin to see light again because Christopher would not stand for you to be unhappy forever. We are only a phone call away from both of you and are happy to help. We will be keeping in touch with you. Sincerely, Dave & Lindsay Vandever
Amy Dykes-DiPietro
September 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
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