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Obituary for HORNER


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday November 29, 2004

Christopher Robert Horner, September 10, 1992 to November 24, 2004, a son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend. Chris died suddenly and tragically from a fall at his home Wednesday, November 24, 2004. Christopher loved fishing, fireworks, camping, and hiking. He was a member of the Cibola Youth Wrestling Club and attended Calvary Chapel when he wasn't out at the ranch in Bueyeros, New Mexico hunting, exploring, and learning the finer points of ranching from the Jeffery family, with friend and mentor, Danny Young. Christopher was a sixth grade student at Taylor Middle School where he had many friends. He is preceded in death by his brother Jared. His passing has left many broken hearts. Christopher is survived by his mother Cathy Horner, grandmother Helen Schirmer, his uncle David Schirmer, aunt Lori Alexander; and cousins Michael, James, and Chelsea Schirmer, and Vanessa & Joshua Johnston, and Melissa and Stephanie Alexander. Chris is also survived by his big brother Heath and daughter Sandyn, his father Hank Horner and wife Byrd; brother and sisters Amy, Tiffany, Jason, Samantha, and Jenifer. His grandfather Jack Horner, uncle Phil, aunt Cindy, Josh and wife Kerrie and their daughter Audry, and Audra and her husband Chris and their sons, Matthew & Benjamin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Animal Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 1:00 pm at Strong-Thorne Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of: STRONG-THORNE MORTUARY 1100 Coal Ave. SE 842-8800