1964 - 2011
Chris was taken away suddenly from us on Friday October 14th in Lethbridge Alberta Chris is survived by his daughter Tabitha Ballendine of Castlegar BC, parents Doreen and Frank Toniutti of Lethbridge, Ab. and siblings Ron ( Jozie) Ballendine of Langley BC , Merissa Linn (Mike) of Spokane WA, Marc (Kim) Toniutti of Lethbridge, AB, Mario (Judy) Toniutti of Beaumont AB, Anita, Sabrina, Peter Lafferty, and father Johnny Ballendine of Edmonton AB. He also leaves behind Aunts, Uncles and several cousins. Chris was predeceased by his Grandparents, Mahoney and Bernadette Ballendine, James William Pearson and Lillian Elaine Pearson and Uncles, Jim Ballendine and Garry Pearson Hodge.
Chris was born on August 9th 1964 in North Battleford Saskatchewan. He spent his younger years in Castlegar BC where he graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary in 1983. Chris went on to work in construction.
He later moved to Edmonton and then settling and making his home in Lethbridge.
A memorial was held with just family and close friends Tuesday the 18th of October, a burial service will be held at a later date in Battleford, Saskatchewan.
We would like to thank family and friends that have been there in our time of need. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Victims Assistance.