Christopher Medina

On Friday, January 25, 2019, Christopher Medina passed away at age 75. Chris was born on November 17, 1943 in Santa Rosa, NM to Alfonso and Clara Medina. Christopher joined the United States Air Force once out of school and worked his way up to A3C (E-2) under Strategic Air Command (SAC). On April 30, 1965 he married Carroll and they raised two sons and a daughter. After leaving the Air Force he studied computers and became a computer programmer for the City of Albuquerque where he retired. He worked other jobs until his final retirement several years ago. Chris had a passion for all things outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and grilling/smoking foods. Chris is survived by his wife Carroll, daughter Christine, son Robert and his wife Pema, sisters Thelma, Viola and Josie, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Clara Medina, his son Jerry Medina, his sister, Lita Laranagua and numerous other family members. A viewing will be held at Riverside Funeral Home for a viewing on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 6-8pm. A Rosary will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 8:15am followed by a mass at 9:00am. A procession will then go to Gates of Heaven Cemetery where the burial will take place. A meal will be offered back at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Hall after the burial services. Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd NE (505) 764-9663