CHRISTOPHER TODD "CHRIS" was born on August 22, 1974 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away on Sunday May 27, 2012 at the age of 37. He was of Catholic faith, graduated from Santa Fe High School, obtained an Engineering Degree from New Mexico Tech was an Eagle Scout and in ROTC. Chris worked as an Electrical Engineer at Isleta Medical Center and Defiant Technologies. His hobbies were working on computers, playing guitar, woodworking, swimming and skiing. Most of all, Chris cherished his time with his children and his fiance. Chris was preceded in death by his aunt Josephine Hunt; grandmothers, Della Quintana and Marjorie Ellvinger. He is survived by children, Sam, Katlyn and Zoe Ellvinger; fiance, Melissa Lucero; parents, Jack and Betsy Ellvinger; sisters, Jessica Ellvinger, Jacqueline Ellvinger and family; one brother, Marc Ellvinger and family; grandfathers, Joe Quintana and John Ellvinger; uncle and godfather Greg Hunt and family all from Santa Fe; Mark and Louise Ellvinger from New Jersey. Chris was especially fond of his cousin and best friend Frank Hunt. He will be loved and missed by numerous family and friends. Services will be held at Santa Maria de La Paz in Santa Fe. A Rosary will recited on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 10:00 am. Pallbearers will be Marc Ellvinger, Jessica Ellvinger, Jacqueline Ellvinger, Frank and Greg Hunt. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions , to the Heart Association, 2201 San Pedro Dr NE # 2-102 Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 353-5800. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST NW ABQ 505-343-8008.
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