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Kurt was born in Los Angeles, California on February 4,
1964, and was adopted by Donald and Kathleen
Christensen, he always stated that he loved and
appreciated them so much. He was a very active person.
Kurt enjoyed life, and he lived it to the fullest, even
though he suffered chronic back pain every day. One of
his many tattoos that he had on his back stated
“Through Jabez I Receive Solomon.” Which means
“Through Pain I Receive Peace.” He never questioned
the Lord why. Kurt would just seek the Lord in prayer.
Anyone who came in contact with Kurt might assume
that he was a rough man, friends called him “Maddog” or
even “Guero Pelon.” On the contrary, he was a very
gentle and kind spirited person. He loved animals just
like his one and only dog (pit bull) Jesse Jane. If
anybody knew Kurt, they new Jesse, he called her his
daughter. Kurt trained her to be loving and gentle. In his
prime he was a surfer, body builder, and carpenter. He
was very good at making things out of wood and was
very proud of it. Kurt fathered one son, Kody
Christensen, he was born August 14, 1990. They had an
extremely close relationship. Kurt married Angie on May
9, 2003. In August 2004, they moved to Gilbert, Arizona.
This marriage made a family of four, including Anthony
and Cindy Borrego.
Kurt Survived by:
Parents:
Donald and Kathleen Christensen
John and Lori Medrano (In-Laws)
Siblings:
Barbara Christensen
Kevin Christensen (Wife) Jenny
Wife:
Angela Christensen
Children:
Kody Christensen
Anthony Borrego
Cynthia Borrego
Jesse Jane his pit bull
1964, and was adopted by Donald and Kathleen
Christensen, he always stated that he loved and
appreciated them so much. He was a very active person.
Kurt enjoyed life, and he lived it to the fullest, even
though he suffered chronic back pain every day. One of
his many tattoos that he had on his back stated
“Through Jabez I Receive Solomon.” Which means
“Through Pain I Receive Peace.” He never questioned
the Lord why. Kurt would just seek the Lord in prayer.
Anyone who came in contact with Kurt might assume
that he was a rough man, friends called him “Maddog” or
even “Guero Pelon.” On the contrary, he was a very
gentle and kind spirited person. He loved animals just
like his one and only dog (pit bull) Jesse Jane. If
anybody knew Kurt, they new Jesse, he called her his
daughter. Kurt trained her to be loving and gentle. In his
prime he was a surfer, body builder, and carpenter. He
was very good at making things out of wood and was
very proud of it. Kurt fathered one son, Kody
Christensen, he was born August 14, 1990. They had an
extremely close relationship. Kurt married Angie on May
9, 2003. In August 2004, they moved to Gilbert, Arizona.
This marriage made a family of four, including Anthony
and Cindy Borrego.
Kurt Survived by:
Parents:
Donald and Kathleen Christensen
John and Lori Medrano (In-Laws)
Siblings:
Barbara Christensen
Kevin Christensen (Wife) Jenny
Wife:
Angela Christensen
Children:
Kody Christensen
Anthony Borrego
Cynthia Borrego
Jesse Jane his pit bull
"You have affected our lives in so many positive ways, the first day we met you, we knew that you had a
special gift your smile will be missed but not forgotten." - The Vela Family (sister-in-law) 11/13/06
special gift your smile will be missed but not forgotten." - The Vela Family (sister-in-law) 11/13/06
"We remember one thing that he never forgot kind of humorous when Joe said (The Phrase it smelled
like ass!), till this date he will never forget, and neither will we." - The Vela Family (sister-in-law) 11/13/06
like ass!), till this date he will never forget, and neither will we." - The Vela Family (sister-in-law) 11/13/06
"Today has been one week since I last saw my beautiful husband. I miss him sooo much. I try to numb
myself to just believe that he's on a trip and I will see him soon one day. Please send me your comments
they help me and my family very much. Love, Angela Kurt's wife" - Angela Christensen (wife) 11/13/06
myself to just believe that he's on a trip and I will see him soon one day. Please send me your comments
they help me and my family very much. Love, Angela Kurt's wife" - Angela Christensen (wife) 11/13/06
"Although I didn’t know Kurt very long or spend much time with him, he had a lasting impression. His
look was nothing like what he really was. Like many others before me, I judged him based on his look
and to my surprise, he was one of the kindness and respectful men, I have meet.
At moments such as this when the Spirit and Soul are freed from the body, those of us who remain
entrapped within ours feel saddened and grieved for the one who has left. Insecure, upset, and alone,
we seek noble words in praise of the deceased even if we had previously had none. The good points of
the departed are recalled and the rest are overlooked or forgotten. I will not do that.
Like everyone here, Kurt was a man. He had his weaknesses and strengths, his points of pride and his
innermost secrets and shames. To me the purity of his love, the gentleness of his heart, the kindness of
his personality, and his open-mindedness will always stand out in my memory. His inner strength and
smile despite his troubled back pain will always be examples to me, standards against which I will
compare myself. Kurt lived in the moment and so shall we!" - Gilberto Luis Abeyta (friend) 11/14/06
look was nothing like what he really was. Like many others before me, I judged him based on his look
and to my surprise, he was one of the kindness and respectful men, I have meet.
At moments such as this when the Spirit and Soul are freed from the body, those of us who remain
entrapped within ours feel saddened and grieved for the one who has left. Insecure, upset, and alone,
we seek noble words in praise of the deceased even if we had previously had none. The good points of
the departed are recalled and the rest are overlooked or forgotten. I will not do that.
Like everyone here, Kurt was a man. He had his weaknesses and strengths, his points of pride and his
innermost secrets and shames. To me the purity of his love, the gentleness of his heart, the kindness of
his personality, and his open-mindedness will always stand out in my memory. His inner strength and
smile despite his troubled back pain will always be examples to me, standards against which I will
compare myself. Kurt lived in the moment and so shall we!" - Gilberto Luis Abeyta (friend) 11/14/06
"Kurt, we knew you only a brief time but were so impressed by your humility and honesty. You were
such a warm and friendly individual. We thank God that we met you before you left this earth and we
pray that we can be a comfort to Angie and the family." - Dawn Neitzel (friend) 11/14/06
such a warm and friendly individual. We thank God that we met you before you left this earth and we
pray that we can be a comfort to Angie and the family." - Dawn Neitzel (friend) 11/14/06
"Dear Angela & family, I'm sorry for your loss. After having many conversations with Kurt I know that he
loved you very much.I also know that he loves Jesus,so I know that he is in heaven. I do not know what
you are going through. One of many prayers that I have for you is that you will cling to Jesus with all you
have and let Him carry you through this. Love, Mike" - Mike Brewer (Christian brother) 11/16/06
loved you very much.I also know that he loves Jesus,so I know that he is in heaven. I do not know what
you are going through. One of many prayers that I have for you is that you will cling to Jesus with all you
have and let Him carry you through this. Love, Mike" - Mike Brewer (Christian brother) 11/16/06
"Dear Angela and family, I just wanted to share with you how much it meant to me to be a part of the
beautiful service for Kurt yesterday. It saddens me that I had not had the opportunity to meet you before
and had not seen Kurt in too many years. We had good family times together when we were young
coupled with a strong love for our absolutely wonderful Grandma Delia. When my husband and I were
first married we had the privilege of having Kurt come and live with us for awhile. We had just bought a
new house and he helped us build our deck! He had grown into a very sweet and kind man and I am
proud to have been his cousin! His love for Kody reached beyond description. You could just feel it and
see it in the way he looked at him. Thank you for loving him and I wish you God's peace and comfort as
you face your future without him. I am so thankful he loved the Lord and I find peace knowing that he is
in the presence of God right now and free from his pain. May God bless each and every one of you. I will
keep you in my prayers." - Susan (Christensen) Caughell (cousin) 11/17/06
beautiful service for Kurt yesterday. It saddens me that I had not had the opportunity to meet you before
and had not seen Kurt in too many years. We had good family times together when we were young
coupled with a strong love for our absolutely wonderful Grandma Delia. When my husband and I were
first married we had the privilege of having Kurt come and live with us for awhile. We had just bought a
new house and he helped us build our deck! He had grown into a very sweet and kind man and I am
proud to have been his cousin! His love for Kody reached beyond description. You could just feel it and
see it in the way he looked at him. Thank you for loving him and I wish you God's peace and comfort as
you face your future without him. I am so thankful he loved the Lord and I find peace knowing that he is
in the presence of God right now and free from his pain. May God bless each and every one of you. I will
keep you in my prayers." - Susan (Christensen) Caughell (cousin) 11/17/06
"One memory I have of Kurt was when he lived with me. Kurt was easy to live with. Kept his room clean
and tidy! But while he was living with us we noticed that we were constantly replacing our paper towels.
We couldn't figure out where they all went! Well, that was when we discovered he had a real big thing
for cleanliness so we just made sure we had a lot of paper towel rolls on hand! We love you Kurt!" -
Susan and Rod (cousin) 11/17/06
and tidy! But while he was living with us we noticed that we were constantly replacing our paper towels.
We couldn't figure out where they all went! Well, that was when we discovered he had a real big thing
for cleanliness so we just made sure we had a lot of paper towel rolls on hand! We love you Kurt!" -
Susan and Rod (cousin) 11/17/06
"I just wanted to say to all who are reading this, THANK YOU so much from the bottom of my heart. I
could not be so grateful for everyone that has supported me and my family through this tragedy. I thank
the people that God has selected to be by our side to help in preparing such a great funeral or so should
I call it a celebration of new life for my beautiful husband Kurt. Thank you for taking the time from your
busy lives to help us. I truly cannot thank you all so much. You are all in my prayers and may GOD
BLESS YOU! Special Thanks to: Dennis, Dani, Noelia and Family, Ed & Josie, Tia Rita, Chuy & Felicia,
Nancy E. (our neighbor and friend) The Staff at CIGNA in Scottsdale, AZ, MY Father & Mother (John &
Lori), Donald & Kathleen Christensen (father & mother-in law) Kevin & Jenny Christensen (Kurt's brother
and sis-in law) Bernie & Patty, Pastor Chris, Roy, The Gilbert, AZ Fire Dept. and their chaplain Bill, Dawn
& Darrell Neitzel and again Thank you everyone that has come forth to help or talk to us. We will never
forget all the goodness that has poured out of everyone's hearts. GOD BLESS YOU ALL not just once
but forever. Never forget that God has used you all to be our Guardian Angels...." - Sincerely, Angela
Christensen (wife) 11/20/06
could not be so grateful for everyone that has supported me and my family through this tragedy. I thank
the people that God has selected to be by our side to help in preparing such a great funeral or so should
I call it a celebration of new life for my beautiful husband Kurt. Thank you for taking the time from your
busy lives to help us. I truly cannot thank you all so much. You are all in my prayers and may GOD
BLESS YOU! Special Thanks to: Dennis, Dani, Noelia and Family, Ed & Josie, Tia Rita, Chuy & Felicia,
Nancy E. (our neighbor and friend) The Staff at CIGNA in Scottsdale, AZ, MY Father & Mother (John &
Lori), Donald & Kathleen Christensen (father & mother-in law) Kevin & Jenny Christensen (Kurt's brother
and sis-in law) Bernie & Patty, Pastor Chris, Roy, The Gilbert, AZ Fire Dept. and their chaplain Bill, Dawn
& Darrell Neitzel and again Thank you everyone that has come forth to help or talk to us. We will never
forget all the goodness that has poured out of everyone's hearts. GOD BLESS YOU ALL not just once
but forever. Never forget that God has used you all to be our Guardian Angels...." - Sincerely, Angela
Christensen (wife) 11/20/06
"KURT IS SUCH A GREAT PERSON & HE WILL KEEP THEM SMILING AND LAUGHING IN HEAVEN. I AM
SO GLAD TO KNOW THAT HE KNEW JESUS AND WILL NO LONGER BE IN PAIN AND WE WILL SEE
HIM SOON." - Lita Vigil (friend) 11/29/06
SO GLAD TO KNOW THAT HE KNEW JESUS AND WILL NO LONGER BE IN PAIN AND WE WILL SEE
HIM SOON." - Lita Vigil (friend) 11/29/06
"HE WAS SO PROUD OF THE COVER HE MADE FOR JESSE JANE." - Lita Vigil (friend) 11/29/06
"Kurt Christensen was my uncle, I love him so much but even though he is not here I know he still
loves me too because when ever I would talk to him he would always say that he loves me and misses
me and wants to come down and me and my family and when he said that he had such a truthful and
caring voice and I really miss that but I know that he loved Jesus and that he is in Heaven and I know
he's with Jesus happy and painless. with all my love, Kristina" (niece) 12/01/06
loves me too because when ever I would talk to him he would always say that he loves me and misses
me and wants to come down and me and my family and when he said that he had such a truthful and
caring voice and I really miss that but I know that he loved Jesus and that he is in Heaven and I know
he's with Jesus happy and painless. with all my love, Kristina" (niece) 12/01/06
"Kurt has visited a couple times in my dreams. Last night he came in my dream.. it started out at our
house in Carlsbad, CA. He was coming in through the garage door, I was shocked to see him I asked
him how he was but all he said was "im home now"
This makes me think, Kurt is now in heaven.. and he is resting. He got home and now he is resting from a
hard life.
I think of him everyday and i ill never stop. He was a great stepfather, husband, friend, son, uncle, dad,
brother." - Cindy Borrego (step daughter) 12/5/06
house in Carlsbad, CA. He was coming in through the garage door, I was shocked to see him I asked
him how he was but all he said was "im home now"
This makes me think, Kurt is now in heaven.. and he is resting. He got home and now he is resting from a
hard life.
I think of him everyday and i ill never stop. He was a great stepfather, husband, friend, son, uncle, dad,
brother." - Cindy Borrego (step daughter) 12/5/06
"I did not know Kurt other than the Praise and Love his wife, Angie, shared with me. Kurt and I both
suffer from chronic back pain. I know your grief is heavy right now, but it shall pass. My heart goes out
to You and your Family." - Robert Johnson (friend of Angie) 12/08/06
suffer from chronic back pain. I know your grief is heavy right now, but it shall pass. My heart goes out
to You and your Family." - Robert Johnson (friend of Angie) 12/08/06
| to the surviving family members of Kurt Christensen in his honor. |
"Yesterday the 4th was Kurts birthday.
He would of been watching the superbowl and His son Kody would've been watching it with him.
Always remembering you papa Kurt." - Cindy Borrego (step daughter) 02/05/07
He would of been watching the superbowl and His son Kody would've been watching it with him.
Always remembering you papa Kurt." - Cindy Borrego (step daughter) 02/05/07
"You and I, we have a lot in common," Kurt said to me one day. I miss his friendship. He had a good
heart and I'm glad he is no longer in pain. I know he is watching over all those he loved and cared for."
- Nanci (friend) 02/14/07
heart and I'm glad he is no longer in pain. I know he is watching over all those he loved and cared for."
- Nanci (friend) 02/14/07
"I just wanted to say that I still miss my husband's warm smile and touch so very much. How I keep
going everyday is knowing that I will be with him one day in heaven,I won't lie I still expect to wake up
and see him next to me in bed or coming home from a trip. My heart still weaps but I know life still goes
or has to go on." - Angie Christensen (wife) 3/08/07
going everyday is knowing that I will be with him one day in heaven,I won't lie I still expect to wake up
and see him next to me in bed or coming home from a trip. My heart still weaps but I know life still goes
or has to go on." - Angie Christensen (wife) 3/08/07
"My MADDOG" - Angie Christensen (wife) 3/08/07
"I loved my uncle Kurt. He was very special to me he was a lot of fun. He was the best uncle a kid could
ask for when someone was sad or upset he would try to make them feel better and he wouldn't stop
trying until they smiled. Everyone I knew loved Kurt he was so friendly he had a lot of friends. When
ever he would call I was always the first to talk to him. He would tell me that he wanted to come and see
us. I loved to listen to his voice or his jokes. My dad and Kurt loved to be together they were always
together. No one could split them apart. The way they laughed was at each other was different from
every one else. They had a very deep connection with each other specially when they grew up in the
same house. The day we found out what had happend my life was changed we were all upset I didn’t
what to believe it when my parents told me. But I had to, I wasn’t my self for a week. Then I started
thinking that Kurt had a good life he was happy were he was. I will miss him a lot! I know that he wont be
in pain any more so wont have to fight the pain in his back. I didn’t want this to happen like this but no
one could controll it. We miss him a lot and I know that he is looking down on us to protect us and to
make sure we are healthy and have a good life together. with ALL my love kk" - Kendra Christensen
(niece) 11/15/06
ask for when someone was sad or upset he would try to make them feel better and he wouldn't stop
trying until they smiled. Everyone I knew loved Kurt he was so friendly he had a lot of friends. When
ever he would call I was always the first to talk to him. He would tell me that he wanted to come and see
us. I loved to listen to his voice or his jokes. My dad and Kurt loved to be together they were always
together. No one could split them apart. The way they laughed was at each other was different from
every one else. They had a very deep connection with each other specially when they grew up in the
same house. The day we found out what had happend my life was changed we were all upset I didn’t
what to believe it when my parents told me. But I had to, I wasn’t my self for a week. Then I started
thinking that Kurt had a good life he was happy were he was. I will miss him a lot! I know that he wont be
in pain any more so wont have to fight the pain in his back. I didn’t want this to happen like this but no
one could controll it. We miss him a lot and I know that he is looking down on us to protect us and to
make sure we are healthy and have a good life together. with ALL my love kk" - Kendra Christensen
(niece) 11/15/06