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Christena L. Cristini
01/31/1960 - 09/11/2024
Obituary For Christena L. Cristini
Christena (Chris) Cristini, 64, of Rapid City, passed away on September 11, 2024, in Rapid City, SD.
Chis was born in Lead, SD to Gene and Carol Garr on January 31st, 1960. She married Joseph Cristini on July 31st, 1983, in Rapid City. She worked as a CNA for many years, in various locations. Joe and Chris were like a second set of parents to many children.
Chris is survived by son, Kristin Cristini, honorary son, Jonathon He, grandson, Ayden Uecker, father, Gene Garr, brothers, Mike (Leonella) Garr, Lonnie Garr, sisters, Debbie Nelson, Gena (Rick) Thovson; and Brenda Rankin (Robert Watkins), all of Rapid City.
Christena was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Cristini, her mother Carol Garr, one niece and two nephews; and one great niece.
The family of Christena Cristini wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Monument Home + Hospice House, the staff went above and beyond to help Chris, as well as family and friends through this difficult time.
We would also like to thank all the family and friends, too numerous to name that made her feel special and loved.
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