Praying for each of you through this difficult time. Sending many hugs and lots of love!!!
Age 53 of Columbia Heights.
Loving Son, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle & Friend, passed away on October 23, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond & Nicolina; Aunt, Connie (Harold); uncle, John; cousin; Ronnie.
Survived by mom, Kathy (James); sister, Stacey (Robert) Saxe; niece, Ava; nephew, Andrew; aunts, Judy & Jean (Joe); cousins, other relatives and many close friends.
Chris grew up in Columbia Heights and worked for many years in the liquor industry. He loved fishing, pontoon rides, and bonfires, and was known for his big hugs, as well as his love of movies and music. Chris always had a quick analogy or one-liner to make people smile, and he made genuine connections with almost everyone he met throughout his life. Chris was deeply loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
A gathering of family & friends to celebrate Christopher’s life will be held from 4-7 PM Friday, November 6th at Murzyn Hall, Columbia Heights.
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Gathering of Family & Friends: Friday, November 6, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Murzyn Hall
530 Mill Street Northeast
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
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Your family is in my thoughts during this heartbreaking time. Bless you all. -
Thoughts and prayers to Kathy and Stacey on the loss of her son and her brother at this tragic time. Upon hearing of this, memories of 40 years ago back in Minneapolis were conjured up in my mind–pleasant memories, perhaps the only good that comes from this. That, and the reminder to appreciate the people in your life every day you still have them.
