 1928 - 2018 (90 years)
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| Name |
Ellamarie Fanucchi |
| Born |
6 Jun 1928 |
California  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Died |
1 Aug 2018 |
Davis, Yolo, California, USA |
| Obituary |
3 Aug 2018 |
The Enterprise, California, USA |
Ellamarie Christiansen
by Special to The Enterprise
August 3, 2018
June 6, 1928 ? Aug. 1, 2018
Ellamarie ?Rie? Christiansen, a local resident for 67 years, passed away at her home in Davis on August 1. She was 90.
Born Ellamarie Fanucchi in Arcata to Amerigo and Modesta Fanucchi, she attended Arcata Union Elementary School, Arcata High School and Humboldt State. One of her classmates was Don Christiansen, whom she married on Jan. 29, 1950, in the chapel at the Carmel Mission.
The Christiansens relocated to Woodland, then to Davis, where they raised three children.
Rie worked in a law office and later had a 20-year career in the library at Davis Senior High School.
She encouraged and supported Don as he pursued his interest in floral design. Together they traveled to Europe and Japan, played bridge and enjoyed all kinds of music. They maintained a beautiful garden at their home, which they shared with their many friends.
Rie most enjoyed the times she spent with her grandchildren, attending their school activities and sporting events, from theater arts to improv comedy, Little League, football, basketball, soccer and lacrosse. She became a Giants fan through their shared love of baseball.
She was a faithful parishioner and volunteer at St. James Church.
She loved to read and was a fan of murder mysteries, in print and on television.
Rie is survived by her son, Eric Christiansen (Kathy), of Dixon; daughters Donna Marqua (Frank) and Dana Welch (Paul) of Davis; and grandchildren Christine Marqua of Portland, Ore., Michael Marqua of San Mateo, Glen Welch of San Diego, Neil Welch of Chico and Blake Welch of Davis.
A memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 6 at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis.
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| Buried |
6 Aug 2018 |
| Person ID |
I8044 |
Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen |
| Last Modified |
29 Mar 2022 |
| Family |
Donald Harry Christiansen, b. 28 Nov 1926, Ferndale, Humboldt, California, USA , d. 24 Dec 2010, Davis, Yolo, California, USA (Age 84 years) |
| Married |
29 Jan1950 |
The Chapel, Carmel Mission |
| Last Modified |
29 Mar 2022 |
| Family ID |
F2684 |
Group Sheet |
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