She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband William Murray; children Brenda (Bryan), Willa (David), Shawna (Morgan) and John (Stacy); six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her sister Hollis; nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, Richmond Garden neighbors, and Trinity Baptist Church community.
Christina, sweetly remembered as “Chrissy”, was born Dec 25th, 1928 to Euretta Jane Doupe and Alfred Ernest Lints in Decker, Manitoba. She was the second youngest of nine children. She is survived by her sister Hollis and predeceased by sisters Edna, Elva, Lois, Della, Fern and brothers Elwood and Sanford.
As a young woman, Christina moved from the municipality of Decker to Winnipeg where she furthered her education at Success Business College. Upon finishing school, she moved to Wawanesa, Manitoba and was hired as a secretary at Wawanesa Insurance. She eventually moved to Brandon where she attended First Baptist Church and met her husband, Murray Wade, while singing in the choir. They were married in 1952 and moved to their forever home at 75 Bathgate Bay in Winnipeg where they established their family: Carol (died 1953), Brenda 1955, Willa 1957, Shawna 1958, and William John 1962. Chris and Murray began attending Trinity Baptist Church in 1952 and made that community an intrinsic part of their lives for 67 years and counting.
Christina explored a number of careers including executive secretary, certified geriatric nurse’s aide, and women’s fashion consultant. She was passionate and hardworking, consistently putting others needs before her own. After retirement, she lovingly helped to raise her grandchildren, whom she adored. She always attended and cheered on her children and grandchildren at their recitals, choir concerts, church Christmas pageants, school musicals, horse shows, family weddings, and reunions. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Chrissy had a warm sense of humour, loved entertaining, and always enjoyed getting together with her family from Brandon, Carmen, Birtle, Decker, Miniota, Hamiota, Estevan, Denver, and California.
Christina was a faithful and devoted Christian woman who loved to sing and play piano, organ, violin, and harmonica. Her enthusiasm for life was infectious and her faith sustained her in all of life’s trials and celebrations. She will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Grace and Concordia hospitals for their care of Christina. Also, thank you to Pastor Brad Warkentin from Trinity Baptist Church.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Trinity Baptist Church, 549 Gertrude Ave. Winnipeg, MB. Reception to follow in the lower church hall.
An Interment service will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2019, 1:00 pm at Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Victoria Ave. W., Brandon, MB. Reception to follow at the Clarion Hotel, 3130 Victoria Ave. W. Brandon, MB.
In honour of Christina’s legacy, donations can be made in her name, to Trinity Baptist Church Improvement Fund, 549 Gertrude Ave., Wpg. MB. R3L 0M9
“…when the roll is called up yonder, Chrissy is there…”
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