Christine (nee Mangiarotty) died peacefully in her sleep after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Christine was born in Trowbridge, England and immigrated to Montreal where she met her husband Joseph (Joćo)at the Montreal General Hospital. They married in 1967, and had their first born Andor (Andy) in 1970. They moved across the country to Victoria in 1972, setting up house on Redwood Avenue where they lived for 48 years. In 1974, Joanna was born and the family was complete. Christine spent her life volunteering with various organizations, most notably with the RBC Museum for over 20 years.
Christine was a prominent member of the Victoria Medical Wives during the 1980s and enjoyed many service activities with that organization. Christine was an elegant and classy person who lived life to the fullest and appreciated classical music, ballet, travel, cooking. She made the best crispy roast potatoes!) and being a grandmother. Christine is survived by her husband Joe, children Andy (Rachael) and Joanna (Scott); grandchildren, Oskar, Angus and Lola. She will be missed by all those who knew her.
A Celebration of Life was held at the Sequoia Centre, McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, B.C. V8Y 1B4 on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome. Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81927384832?pwd=ZDVDNlp5Si9aWE03SlRFWVVLMFZEZz09
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Cancer Agency https://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/site/Donation2 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation https://secure-support.heartandstroke.ca/site/SPageServer
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Thanks everyone for the messages – it means a lot to know how many cared. I find myself thinking about her almost every day. Best.
Christine volunteered for me at the Museum and as one of the “Bone Ladies” made Thursdays special. She was gracious, witty and always a bright light. I feel honoured to have met her and I’m sure her family and friends know how much better all our lives are because she was a part of them. Miss you Christine.
Lesley
A celebration of Christine’s life will be held at the Sequoia Centre, McCall Gardens on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome.
Dear Joe and family,
It is with such sadness to hear of Christine’s passing.
She was such a special lady! She was so very welcoming to us when we first arrived in Victoria.
I will always remember her kindness, sense of humour and love of life as well as her deep love for you, dear Joe.
With our deepest sympathy,
Katie and Rob Koopmans
Christine, I miss you.
Dear Joe ,Joanna and Andy
We were very sorry to hear of your moms passing. We have spoken to your Mum since their
Move. She was zipping around in the Mercedes. We had a visit while outside Peppers market.
She was enjoying her new home. She said Joe still wanted his big Sunday dinner! We hope joe is doing well. Drop by any time we are still in same house. With Sympathy Diane and Phil Makin
Andy:
It’s been a long time but I wanted to tell you about the times I interacted with your mom.
First, in those long-ago Glenlyon days, your mom was always an advocate on your behalf. You were a fine student so she didn’t have much to do but she always exuded a pride and determination when it came to anything related to you. She was a good mother.
Secondly, I volunteered at the museum some years ago (Titanic exhibit) and had several delightful conversations with your mom about life in general. I was impressed by her dedication to the museum and commitment to educating young people. She was a sincere community supporter.
I remember meeting Mrs. Kiss shortly after I began working in medical imaging (1974) as she proudly brought in her new baby to show the staff. Over the years our paths have crossed at staff functions, and Metchosin farm market. She was an amazing asset to her community and will be missed. Our condolences to her family. Kathy Planiden