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Christopher LaSota Obituary

Christopher Douglas LaSota, 19, born Dec. 11, 1983 went to - be with the Lord at dawn on the morning of May 21, 2003. Chris is the treasured son of Douglas LaSota and Lin and Bob Hainlen, beloved brother to Aimee, Rob, Heidi, Trevor and Taylor. He is also survived by his grandparents, Lillian Savaglio, Pete and Helen LaSota and Bob and Dee Hainlen, many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends. Chris attended Horizon High School & Scottsdale Community College. The most gentle of souls; Chris had deep love for his family and for animals of all kinds. Chris could never pass an animal without stopping to touch it. He showed horses as a young boy, earning many prestigious awards. In his teens, he developed a strong love for Rhodesian Ridgebacks and traveled the country showing his prize winning dogs. With a brilliant mind, he was a self taught computer genius by the age of 9, always ready to lend his knowledge to friends and family. Chris will be remembered for his beautiful smile, soulful eyes, keen intelligence, teddy bear hugs and caring ways. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, 2425 Willow Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Services are at St. Patrick's Church, 10815 N. 84th St., Scottsdale at 10 am, Sat, 5/24. Pvt service @ Hansen Mortuary, 6500 E Bell, Tues. 5/27, 2pm.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 24, 2003.

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Amanda Weigert

June 3, 2003

I was and always will be a friend and soulmate of Chris' because he will always live on in my heart. He was like a little brother to me. He would call me sometimes late at night (early morning)just to talk, and in one of our last conversations he told me he loved me, I'll treasure that forever. To his family.....I am so very sympathetic, I hurt with you..

God Bless,

Amanda

Cam Hunter

June 1, 2003

Chris was our good friend. He became our son, AJ's, best friend when they first met in 2nd grade. He was a "little adult" as a kid, with curiosity and intellect, willing to tackle any problem. Our memories of Chris will always be of his intense love of computers, animals, his family and life. Chris also displayed a noteable and uncommon hard work ethic. His parents must have been so proud of him. We were. We miss him.

Bethany Smith

June 1, 2003

Chris...I love you with all my heart. We had good and tough times together. I remember all the times we said, "I love you!" I will remember you forever. My heart goes out to your parents, whom I also new. Your son was a great kid and he had a lot to offer. You guys meant a lot to chris. May God be with you!



Love always and forever, Bethany

Joe & Lynn Koeger

May 28, 2003

Bob & Lin -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. May your son's love be shared within our hearts and spread to all those that knew him. God Bless

Donna & Ken Goodison

May 24, 2003

Our thoughts and hearts are with you.

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Corinne Caronna

May 24, 2003

I am a friend of the Bethel-Seip family. Although I did not know your son, my heartfelt condolences go out to your family. May God grant you the peace and comfort of knowing your son is in a better place.

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