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Christine Robens-Ning, 54, of Albuquerque passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004, after a nine month battle with cancer. She was born on Tuesday, May 16, 1950. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Jimmy Ning; daughters, Jennifer Vallejos and husband, Alex Jr. and Kari Howell and husband, Zack; stepchildren, Natasha and Jason Ning; mother, Evelyn Carlson; siblings, Bill Robens and wife, Kathryn, Bob Robens, Kathy Robens and husband, David Goldman, and Susan Brannon; in-laws, Mary Chang, Vickie Tusiri, Judy Parnell, David Ning and partner, Elaine Lehmann, Mike Ning and partner, Sherry Jones and Jack and wife, Judie Ning; grandsons, Mateo and Adelicio Vallejos; her close family included, Francis and Susie Chang, Peter and Isabel Chang, many other nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her good friends, Frank and Kathleen Marchi. She was preceded in death by her father, William Robens and stepfather, Jim Carlson. Chris was the Vice President of Finance & Operations at the Manuel Lujan Agencies, where she had been employed for over 26 years. Chris was a charter member of the UNM Leadership Team for the Popejoy Hall Ovation Series. She loved to travel and spend time with her family, especially her grandsons. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul NE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110, American Heart Association - NM Affiliate, P.O. Box 90790, 87199 or Muscular Dystrophy Association, 6733 Academy Rd. NE, Suite D#1, 87109. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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