MOHNS, Christopher Edwin of Victoria, passed away into the arms of Jesus on January 6th, 2010 at the age of 49. Chris leaves behind his beloved wife, Kim and four legged pal Lucy. Survived by brothers, Tony Mohns (Kathy), Paul Mohns (Tara); sisters, Lisa Cramm (Rev Kevin) and Jennifer Lowen (Steve); parents-in-law, Bish and Teji Mattu; brother-in-law, Sanjay Mattu (Jusdeep); nephews, Josh, Jeremy, Joel, Matthew, Mason, Austin, Avery; nieces, Krista, Susan, Jessica, Brittany, Sarah, Carly, Karis and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Rev Edwin and Florence Mohns. Born April 11, 1960, he grew up in many communities throughout North America as his father served in various Lutheran churches. Chris settled in Victoria in 1982 graduating from UVic in 1986, then working for BC Ferries for several years prior to becoming a realtor in the early 90s. Chris married Kim in 2000 and she joined him in real estate in 2005. Chris was a dedicated church elder at Hope Lutheran Church and spent many hours volunteering his time in that capacity. His many friends will miss his sense of humor including the fishing stories he shared with friends at Otter Point, BC. Heartfelt thanks to the medical team in the ICU at Royal Jubilee Hospital for your loving and dedicated care of both Chris and his family. Thank you to Pastor Scott Lyons and Pastor Mark Beiderwieden for providing spiritual care during this tragic time and to Reet Dangerfield for her extraordinary support to Kim. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, January 10th from 3pm to 5pm at McCall’s Funeral Home, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria. Funeral service to follow Monday, January 11th at 11:30 am at Hope Lutheran Church, 1924 Carrick St, Victoriia. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hope Luthern Church Memorial Fund.
Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits — who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalm 103:1-5)
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Jeevan Sohi (née Gill)
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James and Deborah Farley Dear Kim
James and I just heard about Chris. We are very sorry for your
loss. We would like to send our sincere sadness and sympathy
to you Kim and Chris’s family,our thoughts are with you.
Kim, if we can be of any help to you at any time, please call.James and Deborah Farley
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Annie Klassen KIM –Sorry to hear the sad news of Chris.,He was always kind and friendly to me.Both of you helped me a lot with many thanks.
He will always remembered. Annie Klassen
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Annie Klassen KIM- Sorry to hear about Chris ,he was always friendly to me.
Both of you helped me a lot with many thanks
Chris will be missed.Annie Klassen
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loretta chelini Dear Kim. Mike and i are still in shock when we just heard, just 2 days ago, Honestly………………. Kim i am praying for you at least 5 times a day, Mike is very sad as well, he really enjoyed talking to Chris in the old West Valia days. Wish i could take away your pain, you are a very nice kind person , ill never forget our fun times working together at L.D, and how happy i was when you met your someone special, my heart aches for you so much……Sincerely Loretta Chelini and Mike Lance
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Frances and Ted Anderson Dear Kim,
We returned from some time away, scanning the old newspapers, to find the terrible news of your wonderful husbands passing. We are so sorry Kim. In the short time we knew you and Chris we truly enjoyed your company. We are happy to have the wonderful memory of our dinner together at the beach house where Chris had us laughing all night. He was a gentle, kind man and our hearts go out to you. Please call us if you need anything. You know where we are. Frances and Ted Anderson
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Sheila Maharaj Dearest Kim.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Gail Blacklock Dear Kim,
It is hard to find the words… I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband and friend, Chris.
Chris was a very special person, and it was always a delight to see the two of you together, growing in love and compassion for each other.
My heart and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
We will be in touch soon. Love Gail
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Tess Baechler Dearest Kim,
I am so sorry for your loss. We at the office will miss Chris’s smile and kindness. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and Lucy at this difficult time.
Chris, “say hello to Linda when you see her in heaven!” We will not see you both but our hearts and thoughts are with you at all times.
Sincerely,
Tess
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Tony Joe Kim, my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Chris.
He was a true professional in our industry, one who was always available to talk, share ideas and “just be there”- all with a great sense of humour.
He could always be counted on and really was one of the most cooperative agents I’ve ever known.
Thinking of you during this difficult time,
Tony Joe
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Karen & Ross Thorstad Dear Kim, Lucy and family: We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved Chris. It was such a shock and it is still hard to believe. Chris was a wonderful man. He had a certain way about him, a kind of “knowing”. We will miss that infectious little laugh, the twinkle in his eye, and just about everything else that made Chris a very special man. We know how much he loved Kim and how his love poured over onto their little Lucy. Otter Point will never be the same. May God’s loving light shine over you Kim, and family and see you through these very difficult days. We will be in touch soon.
Deepest sincere sympathy
Karen, Ross, Jessie Thorstad and family
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John and Diane Read We extend our sincerest sympathies to Kim particularly, but also to the rest of Chris’ family. We knew Chris as we lived three houses away from him, and had dealings with him as a realtor. Chris’ personality was highlighted by the fact that on the street where we lived, he was one of the few people who was interested in putting money, time, and energy into improving the area, when a number of the other residents would do nothing. This was in the face of the fact that much of the energy Chris put into this was of benefit to, (if not greater benefit to) his neighbours than himself. As part of this it was obvious that he had made a point of getting to know and keep in touch with many of the neighbours, a trait not reciprocated unfortunately by some of these same neighbours. We know his advice on many things involved in living in Victoria was passed on to many including ourselves. He will be missed by many of us on Ravenwood Road.
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Grace and Mal Preston Dear Kim
Mal and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Chris,
our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time…
sorry we couldn’t make the funeral, as Mal has not been feeling well……. Take care Kim.. Love Grace and Mal Preston….
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Mary W. Davie It was a heartbreaking moment when I saw the notice of Chris’s death. He was a kind, delightful human being – ethical in his business dealings and in the conduct of his life.
His love for Kim was evident and their working relationship was a caring one.
I met Chris quite some time ago through my son, Kevin, and have a deep respect for him.Our condolences go out to Kim and his family.
Mary Davie and son Kevin.
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Ron Dodge Dear Kim and family
I am so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers will go out to you.
Though I haven’t seen Chris for 25 years, I will always remember what a great fellow he was. He always had a wide smile and some positive encouragement for everyone he knew.God Bless you all
Ron Dodge
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Bev Lamouche (Dodge) I am Kelly Dodge’s mother, and as some of you might remember, Chris and Kelly were very good friends many years ago. When we lost Kelly in an auto accident in 1985, Chris helped our family so much as we grieved the loss of Kelly. When Mike Gansner let us know about Chris in hospital, we were all praying for his recovery and were so saddened when Mike told us he passed away. Although we lost touch with Chris over the years, he will always remain in our hearts as a very kind and caring friend. Our prayers are with all of Chris’s family especially today and tomorrow.
Bev Lamouche (Dodge).
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Lisa and Tim Putland Dear Kim, we are so shocked and saddened by the news of Chris’s passing. He was a lovely man and we will miss him – as a friend and a trusted real estate advisor. Our thoughts are with you, Lucy, and the entire family.
Lisa and Tim Putland
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Margaret Bowes Both Barry and I would like to express our sincere sadness and sympathy for Chris’s family and friends at his sudden and untimely passing. He will always be well thought of and remembered by many, many people.
Margaret and Barry Bowes
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Joni Miller I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you. Chris had a great sense of humour and a very kind heart.
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Gary and Oleen Dear, Dear Kim,
To you and all who loved Chris, we send you strength.
Eternity opens it’s arms in promise to receive us, as time, like a small gust of wind, blows us across the dusty floor of what we call life, into the lasting fields of promise that God Himself tends as a gardener- His garden.
Gipp Forster – ‘ A touch of God ‘
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Jessica Gough Burgess Kim and family
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your husband. My sister Ellen told me of the news the other day. Although I have not seen you in some time I wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you.
Sending love to you
Jessica
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Heather Fritz My deepest sympathy goes to you Kim on the loss of your husband Chris.
Words can not express how deeply saddened I was to read about Chris’s passing.
I will always remember Chris’s sense of humor and how much he could make me laugh.
Hugs
Heather Fritz
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Jay and Heather Jaundrew Dear Kim and Lucy
We are so sorry to read this sad news. Chris will be missed and remembered by us as he always took time for a chat over the fence at Otter Point.
We are thinking of you and Lucy
Jay and Heather
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Ron Regan Chris was a great Realtor and an accomplished sales person
that I was delighted to know @ Sutton real Estate for 12 years.He is with Jesus now and I am so pleased to know
that he was a Christian.God bless
Ron Regan
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Donna Kirk and Hy Freedman We are so very sorry to hear about Chris’s passing. Chris and Kim were great neighbours and friends to us on DeCosta Place. Chris was always generous with his time, advice, and considerations and his great sense of humour. We will miss him terribly. Our condolences to Kim. Please let us know if we can do anything. Donna and Hy.
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Geoff Harestad Kim and the other family members, I’m so sad for you. You’ve lost one of the most warm and fun people I’ve had the pleasure to know. Don’t know what to say, hard to think about it. Chris will be very very missed.
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Paul Butterworth We are all saddened by the news of Chris’s passing. The industry has lost a great ambassador and we have all lost a great friend, You will be missed Chris. Our thoughts and hearts are with Kim and the rest of his family. You will always be with us Chris and never be forgotten.
Paul Butterworth and Maureen Barron
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Shelly Reed Kim & family,
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace in your memories of Chris and the times you shared your love for each other.
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Lorraine and Joe Barlow Dear Kim and family
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHRIS. WE LIKED HIM SO VERY MUCH AND JUST CANNOT BELIEVE THIS NEWS.
PLEASE CALL US ANYTIME IF WE CAN HELP. WE ARE AWAY UNTIL JAN 13TH SO CANNOT ATTEND THE SERVICES BUT OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU
LORRAINE AND JOE
Kim, I am truly sorry for your loss. I haven’t kept in touch with since high school but I had dealt with Chris at the bank a few times as his advisor a few years ago. I had always asked your mom about you whenever I ran into her at the temple. My deepest sympathies.
Jeevan (Gill) Sohi