Christine Karabinos
November 11 1957 - March 7 2005
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday March 11th 2005 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Christina "Christine" Ann Karabinos passed away suddenly while visiting family in Florida on March 7, 2005. Christine is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Rita Winkel. Christine is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Edward Francis, and her two sons; the lights of her life, Brian Edward and Matthew Henry. Christine is also survived by her father, Gerald Winkel, her sisters, Jeannie Koerner, Patricia (Paul) Baehr, Geraldine Lattimer, Linda (Dan) Ratusz, brothers Thomas (Marcy) and John (Carole).Christine was born November 11, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio, where she spent her youth, graduating from Upper Arlington High School in 1975 and later becoming a licensed esthetician. Christine and Ed moved the family to Sacramento, California in 1990 to open the Stanley Steemer franchise that Ed still owns and operates.Christine, a resident of El Dorado Hills for the last 9 years, loved entertaining and spending time with her friends and neighbors. Christine also enjoyed home decorating projects, gardening, as well as time on the course with her regular golfing girlfriends. As much as Christine enjoyed her hobbies, she derived the greatest joy from the true passion of her life: her family, who she affectionately referred to as “my people.” Christine showed her love and fierce devotion to her sons in many ways; from cheering them on at Little League games, to gliding down the ski slopes alongside them, or collecting and organizing college information. Friends may call Friday, March 11, 2005, at the John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road, Columbus, Ohio. Fr. David Young, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Condolences for Christine Karabinos
From : Scott & Jennifer Varner
To : Ed and the family
Date: March 9th 2005
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You all are in are hearts and prayers. Christine will have a special place in our hearts. The little time that we spent with her was special.
From : The Gellner's Budd, Sally, Mark and Connie
To : Ed and Family
Date: March 9th 2005
Our wishes are with you in this time of sorrow. God be with you all....
From : Carmen Bottiglieri
To : Ed and the Karabinos family
Date: March 9th 2005
Im so sorry to hear the terrible news of Kristines passing.My thoughts our with you and the family during this difficult time. If theres anything Ican do ptease dont hesitate to call.
From : THERESE BOTTIGLIERI
To : ED KARABINOS AND FAMILY
Date: March 9th 2005
Dear Ed:
My condolences from me and my family.
You know that Christine meant a lot to me. She was the one who just embraced me when I came to the convention. Her spirit was higher than anyone. We laughed and she made me feel like I was the only one in the room. She did that to all she touched. We always talked about getting together in California for a girls day out. We never did get to do that but I will always remember her beautiful smile and laugh.
My love to you and your family.
Therese
From : Sabrina Mathews ( Subby)
To : Ed & Christine Karabinos
Date: March 10th 2005
You are a great couple of people and I love you all.Chris I just want you to know that I will be there for the boys when they need to hear a womens voice or to give that loving kind of hug that only moms can give.I am a new addition to the family and even tho it's been a short time I am glad to have had you in my life. Thanks for all the great memories. I love you... Sabrina
From : John, Terry, Ryan and Seany
To : Ed, Matthew and Brian
Date: March 10th 2005
It's important to us you know how much we care about you. When we left California, Christine would always say to me the holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, would be so different in California without us all being together. What she was really saying was how much all of us became like family. Believe us when we tell you our pain is real, and you never leave our thoughts. We feel our place to see you is California. We hope to see you soon. All our love, John, Terry, Ryan and Seany, who may be feeling the loss most of all.
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To : The Winkel and Karobinos Families
Date: March 10th 2005
From : Jodi A. Storey-Farber
To : The Winkel and Karobinos Families
Date: March 10th 2005
My deepest sympathies upon hearing of Christine's passing. I will always remember her passion for life and
will continue to pray for her and
both of your families. My high school
memories were not that wonderful but
thanks to Christine and the Winkel
family I can think back on some of
them and smile. I know that you will
be a wonderful support to one another.
To this day I can still hear Christine
talking about Bone, Gint, Linda, Jerry
Johnny, Patti, Jeannie, Rupert and Rita. My love and prayers and apologies
for not attending the service as I live
in Florida now. Most sincerely, JODI
From : Suzee "Butterfield" Davis
To : The Karabinos Family
Date: March 10th 2005
Hi, I went to Upper Arlington H.S. and would have graduated in 1975 but moved to Calif. I was very good friends with Jane Karabinos and knew her brother too. Please accept my condolences and know that your family is in my prayers. If Jane is around I'd love to talk to her directly. My number is 360 675-6811. Again, I am so sorry for you loss. With love and prayers... Suzee
From : Dean & Barb Walker
To : Ed and Family
Date: March 10th 2005
We were so very sorry to hear about Christine. She was such a lovely lady, always smiling... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
From : Hugh and Cathy Sansbury
To : Ed Karabinos and Family
Date: March 10th 2005
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to you and your boys.
From : Kathy Storey-Baker
To : The Family of Christine Karabinos
Date: March 11th 2005
I'm so very sorry for all of you. Chris was always my favorite of my sister Jodi's highschool friends. When I moved back home from Athens Chris and I became friends. She was so much fun and such an athelete. I remember her dragging me to the gym and beating the daylights out of me in racketball. Afterwards we'd shower and get ready to to out. Chris would look like a she was ready for the cover of Comsopolitan while my face remained the color of a tomato for several hours (but I loved her anyway). I can only imagine how much you all will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. In His Love, Kathy Storey-Baker
From : Daniel D. Ross, CPA
To : Ed
Date: March 11th 2005
Ed, I am in shock over your loss. Janis, Michele and I wish to give you our warmest thoughts and prayers for you and your boys. We are thinking of you. God bless.
Dan
From : Cheryl McBride / Stanley Steemer Intl.
To : Ed and Family
Date: March 11th 2005
Dear Ed,
Just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Cheryl McBride
From : Richard & Sharon James (Alameda Stanley Steemer)
To : Ed, Matt & Brian
Date: March 11th 2005
We wish we were able to attend the services for Christine. Our thoughts are with you all today and pray for comfort in these very difficult time.
Ed we will call you soon,
From : Hugh, Lisa and Michael Baca
To : Ed, Brian and Matt
Date: March 12th 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during this very sad time. Christine was so full of life, friendly and cheerful. She will be remembered by her wonderful smile and devotion to her family. Ed, Brian and Matt, please know you are in our hearts. Love, Hugh, Lisa & Michael
From : Ononomous person
To : The Family of Christine Ann Karabinos
Date: March 12th 2005
I don't know you and you don't know me but I read the article about Christine in the newspaper. I am teribly sorry you are going throught this. I just currently went through the same thing. All I want to tell you is stick together as a family and keep her memories with you! You will get through it. God Bless all of Christines family members! Stay strong!
From : Deborah Dennis Einhorn (Einhorndae@aol.com)
To : Winkel Family
Date: March 13th 2005
My heart is so sad and heavy for all of you. I remember meeting Christine when she was 7 years old. She was fun and funny and beautiful. Being her babysitter, I remember some really cute stories about her. I know how painful this time is and I want you to know that I am thinking of all of you and praying for your comfort. Love Debbi Einhorn
From : Kathy Deffet
To : Bugs family
Date: April 7th 2005
I was so surprised and sad to hear that my dear best friend from Woodhall Rd. had died. I have the greatest memories of visiting with your entire family and had the most fun with Chris. Remember her maboobus? I still think of you all often and now even more so. My prayers are with you all. Condolences to you from all of the Deffets'.