Mary Iona Christie Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Iona Christie (Ottawa, Kansas) on July 17, 2026. Mary Iona, born on June 3, 1930, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Iona Christie to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Earnest A. Christie; her parents, Abraham Friesen and Nellie Friesen; and her granddaughter Misty Shaw. She is survived by: her sister Joan Unruh; her children, Vickie (Joe Ruggiero), Cheryl (Charles Shaw), Gary (Ernie) and Kelly Christie of Fallbrook; and her grandchildren, Mike, Joanne Ruggiero, Gina, Jason Avant, Mary, Paul Grimm, Julie, Dominic Longo, Toni, Matt Cunningham, Travis Shaw, Denise Bridwell and Deanna Christie. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.
