Christi Rohlena

1982 - 2025

Christi Rohlena was born in Everett to Francis Rohlena & Emily. She was born into a large family, but this did not stop her from standing out & shining. Christi forged her own unique identity & was brave enough to be her true self, expressed in wearing hairstyles of various colors or headbands woven of flowers & clothing that were her own. This allowed others to feel they could be accepted by her just as they were, free of judgement. Christi had an innate sweetness& kindness towards others, as well as a love of animals. She attended St. Mary Magdalen &Cascade High School. Christi was a loyal sister &friend, standing up for & looking after those she loved. She was unassuming& truly grateful for acts of love she received. Her pets were always referred to as her "kids" or "babies" & she cared for them deeply. She had endured hardships that only strengthened her Faith in God. Christi made her decisions & found resiliency by looking to God for answers. Christi's final years were spent in CO, where she enjoyed being close to family. The loss of her father was difficult for her as she loved him deeply. She said that she could sense her Dad in all the recent good things that had come together in her life. Christi had a very strong connection with her mom, a dear confidante. Many say they looked alike, & they shared similar personality traits. Christi eventually lived with her brother, Stephen & nephews, Dylan &Ryder in Colorado. She loved being an Auntie to the boys, treasured her time with them and offered them adventure and fun. It was here that she blossomed & grew, enjoying her work environment where she was described by co-workers as joyful & enthusiastic. She truly loved learning new things, socializing & celebrating a recent promotion. It brought her loved ones joy to see her thriving & opening her life to love &new adventures. Christi's childlike spirit was a gift in this world, brightening lives with her magnificent smile. Christi is survived by her mom, Emily Belo & 11 siblings. Funeral 2/27/25 11am St. Mary Magdalen.