Condolence From: Arne Johansen
Condolence: I was thinking about you, because you would have been 59 Today. Still hard to believe it's been almost 3 years, since you passed. Miss you Arne
Wednesday March 31, 2021
Condolence From: Arne Johansen
Condolence: I just heard of the passing of my oldest friend Chris Gaxiola this past week, so even though it's been almost 2 years since you died, it's as if it happened yesterday for me. My earliest memories of Chris were when my family moved next to his Grandparents house on S.59th Steet in Tacoma when I was maybe 3 years old. Chris and I became best of friends and I have so many great memories growing up together with him. I always remember the time Lucille, his Grandmother wanted to get rid of a large Holly Bush in her yard and Chris and I decided to take care of it for her, we went in the Garage, mixed up a bunch of chemicals and poured it on the Tree, next thing you know Chris throws a Match on it and that Tree instantly turned into an inferno and caused quite a panic in the neighborhood, whatever it was we mixed up, it was like Rocket fuel and it still brings a smile to my face when I think of what rascals we were growing up. Gosh! I could write all night about Chris and all the great times we had growing up, but it makes me so sad we drifted apart and I wish we had kept in touch more. I talked to him in 2018 for about an hour and we had planned to travel to Wenatchee to visit, but a family emergency delayed that trip, now I realize that shortly after that conversation you passed away. Well Buddy, I miss you and will never forget you, life is short and your passing is a reminder for us all that spending time with those dear to your heart is important, because tomorrow in never guaranteed. I hope your face is one of the first I see when it's my time to pass on to Heaven and look forward to having some good laughs. My Prayers to your Family and your Wife Tami sounded like a wonderful person.
Wednesday June 03, 2020
Condolence From: Auntie Debbie
Condolence: Christopher Gaxiola...you were a bright light in my life. I am sorry to say, I just learned of your passing today and it was devastating news. I last saw you during a stopover in Las Vegas and it was such a happy visit...we picked right up where we left off from Earlier days in Tacoma. Sending my love and deepest condolences to your wife, Tami, and family ...
Friday September 14, 2018
Condolence From: Rena. (Ma Kettle)
Condolence: You will be missed forever. You were me other son. I will always be there for Tami.We will miss your cooking very much always good.I am afraid Tami will loose a lot of weight because she is not use to cooking (ha ha). Love you always. Ma Kettle Rena
Wednesday August 29, 2018
Condolence From: Tracy Jones
Condolence: Chris was a such warm and caring person.We loved stopping and chatting with him he was an asset to our neighborhood.I send a hug to Tami and will deliver one in person as well.
Sunday August 26, 2018
Condolence From: Jeanine Koehler
Condolence: Chris,
The world isn't as bright without you....
Jeanine
Thursday August 23, 2018
Condolence From: Howard and Nanci Salas
Condolence: Sadly we just got the pleasure of meeting Chris the 8th of August. Our San Diego family flew up to visit and meet the cousins and families we had not the the chance to meet yet. Tami and Chris came from watching their grandchildren for the "reunion" at his Dad's house. Chris make some wonderful chicken wings on the BBQ told us some stories, etc. We so enjoyed meeting them and just wish we had extended time with them! Just from word of mouth and viewing posts I can tell he was very loved! R.I.P. Chris Gaxiola...please have some of those wings waiting when I arrive!
Thursday August 23, 2018
