Christine Elizabeth (Thompson) Rodencal of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Astoria, Queens, New York, born December 23, 1952, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Clifford Christopher Thompson and her mother Mary Emma Thompson (McVicker). Survived by her sister Margie Benes Donner, three nephews, Christopher and Randy Benes and Kevin Donner, her niece Marci Donner Hoehne and eight great nephews and nieces who all called her "Auntie Grandma". She is also survived by her eleven year old puppy Joel who would visit her in the rehab center she lived in for the last five years after her stroke and now resides with her sister, Margie. Chris had her masters in social work and worked in many capacities helping people. She loved to read, cook and quilt and most of all travel. Her Funeral will be held on Thursday, December 1st at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary at 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ. 85027. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. with a service following at graveside at 11 a.m.