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Christopher Paine Obituary

Paine, Christopher Blake Born March 19, 1986, to Walter and Marie Paine, he died Monday, April 16, 2007, at the age of 21. Survived by his father, Walter Reeves Paine III; brother, Jonathan Reeves Paine; sister-in-law, Laura Beth Paine; nephew, Zaide Cohen Paine; and grandparents, Walter and Evelyn Paine Jr. and Odean Wilson. Preceded in death by his mother, Frances Marie Paine. Christopher was a 4.0 nursing student at Our Lady of the Lake College, where he was scheduled to graduate in December of 2008. He enjoyed health and fitness, biking and was an Eagle Scout. A private memorial service will be held. Resthaven Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Advocate on Apr. 22, 2007.

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Bonnie (McNemar) Budyach

May 5, 2007

I have to admit that when I heard about what happened last night, I started crying and haven't really stopped since. Chris was an awesome person. I'm so sorry for your family and everything you've been through recently.

Heather Lukse

April 26, 2007

Dear Walter,

Jack and I were so sorry to hear about your precious son. We know you must be devastated after another loss of someone so dear to you. May you be comforted in the days ahead by our Lord and Saviour.

Heather and Jack Lukse

Dixie and Lyndsey

April 24, 2007

This is Dixie Arledge and Lyndsey Browning. We went to Central Private with Chris. I am so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for the family and for Chris. We will continue to have you all in our prayers.

Joe Joubert

April 23, 2007

Wally I just heard about Chris, I'm so very sorry that had to happen. I feel for you little buddie having to go through this again so soon after Marie. All our Love. Joe and Millie

Charlotte Crane

April 23, 2007

My Christopher:
Paine and Crane forever right! Rachel and I met your uncle at your memorial service. I saw every little piece of you in that man. It was like being with you again. I hated to tell him goodbye. I love you so much Christopher Blake. I find myself not being able to enter this stupid school building unless Rachel is by my side. It's like if me and Rachel are together then maybe pieces of you will be there too. There are pictures of you all over my truck...I know how much you loved and wanted my truck so you get to ride around with me forever. We took the HESI today...all I could think about the entire time was that you were supposed to be taking it with me and Rachel. Rachel and I still want to go learn the tango this summer. It wont be the same without you to dance with. It's strange...Rachel and I were your best friend but we never got to hug you. If I could go back I would hold you and never let you go. I bet you gave great hugs. I love you so much. More than you will ever know even though I seem to tell you over and over again...It doesn't seem like enough. I saw a lot of you in your brother Friday too. That picture of you wearing Cory's shirt was gorgeous. I loved it. We just stood there and stared at it. I'm sorry for writing you my usualy book but I know you know everything I say to you. I know you can see me. I know you know that I love you and you took a lot of me with you when you left. I'm totally numb inside but still I have one feeling left....loving you. Im gonna keep writing and talking to you. Some way shape or form. Im going to that cemetery today. Bec is coming with me. She loves and misses you too. We named her donkey Blake. We didn't want to call it Christopher bc it's too hard to hear your name much less say it. I love you Chris...more than anything. Talk to you soon..."Paine and Crane forever"

Janet Marquette

April 23, 2007

What unbelievable sadness. Walter, words cannot express the depth of my sorrow for you as you deal with another tragic loss. I'm comforted in thinking that Christopher is ensconced in his mother's loving arms to soothe his pain. I have no doubt that they are together, both free from illness and pain.

Ceil Alonzo

April 22, 2007

Walter: I found out about your son today. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God give you and yours the strength to go on in Blake's memory. Please take care.

Rachel Mayeaux

April 22, 2007

Hey Blake..it's Jean. Well, that's what we agreed to call each other. How anyone could like the name Jean, I don't know, but you certainly liked reminding me of my horrible middle name. I'm glad you liked it so. I would let you call me by that name forever if you would have promised to stay. How I will miss our times together. I had the pleasure of meeting your uncle at your memorial, how much of you I saw in him. It gave me comfort to see you in him. I love you Chris, and will remember you forever.

Deanna Comingore

April 22, 2007

so sorry about Chris
My daughter Marianna Wimberly died on April 2 and was only 28. I will pray for your family, as I know the grief of a parent. God bless each of you. I do pray that the Easter season and its message will bring you some measure of comfort, as this time of year is the very time that God himself chose for his own son.

Thinking of you,

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