Christine Ann Long

Christine Ann Long passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Mohave, AZ on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was 74 years old. Christine Olander was born on April 23, 1949, in Woodland, California to Carl and Joyce Olander. She grew up in Winters and graduated from Winters High School in 1967. After marrying Joseph Cholewa, she had two children, Jonathan (1969) and Stefanie (1971). While raising her children, she pursued her Bachelor's degree in Communications from Sacramento State University. In May of 1985, she married her husband of 38 years, Steve Long, expanding her family to include April, Jay and Stephanie. While working full-time, Christine continued her education and obtained a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. She dedicated over 20 years of her career to the State of California Correctional division, serving as a teacher, librarian, and administrator. Following their retirement from the Department of Corrections, Christine and Steve enjoyed traveling, often exploring places connected to her genealogy research. Christine actively participated in volunteer work and research with the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Mayflower Society. She was also a member of the Workman's Recreation Home Association Unity of California. When she wasn’t traveling, she spent time at her home in Arizona and her Cabin at the Unity where she enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, and taking care of their numerous rescue dogs. Throughout her life, The Unity held great significance for Christine. It was a cherished part of her childhood with her parents and grandparents, and later became a special place for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Steve Long; sister, Paula (Tom) Rios; children, Jonathan (Maria) Cholewa, Stefanie (Matt) Archibeque, April (Ron) Crawford, Jay (Samantha Jones) Long, and Stephanie (Matt) Garrett. Her nieces and nephew, Siqueiro Rios, Graciela (Wallace McGaughey) Rios, Francisca Rios; grandchildren, Liberty Long, Steven (Amanda) Orozco, Samuel (Madison) Orozco, Kacy Gross, James Long, Troy Donohue, Kindra Gross, Sheree (Sean) Hernandez, Austin Long, Brody Long, Haley Archibeque, Gabriel Long, Madeline Archibeque, Chloe Long, and ten great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held July 14 at 10:30 a.m., at St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Winters CA. Reception will follow in the Parish Hall, interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society