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Christopher Tanko Obituary

Chris passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2006 after a very long and valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving family - wife Debbie, parents Lou and Susie Tanko, brothers Mike and Louie, sister Patricia Hedlund and her children Richie, Patrick and Katie Marie. A private family service was held on December 4, 2006. Chris' life will be celebrated in March 2007 in honor of his birth, March 1, 1963. Chris was a caring and compassionate man, a friend to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorials, in Chris' name, may be sent to The Morgan Adams Foundation, 5303 E. Evans Avenue, Suite 202, Denver, CO 80222, www.morganadamsfoundation.org.

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Published by Denver Post from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2006.

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Peggy Dollaghan

December 18, 2006

My deepest sympathies to to you and your family. Although I hadn't seen Chris for many years, I thought of him often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy Dollaghan

Chris Abeyta

December 12, 2006

My mother told me about Chris's passing. I am very sorry for your loss.

Dina Smith Genella NG 1980

December 10, 2006

I was sorry to hear of Chris' passing. He is now out of pain.
Our prayers continue to be with your family.

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