Christopher K. Grande Obituary
The memory of Christopher K. Grande of Golden Valley, Minnesota, who passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Christopher may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Duane and Corrine Grande (Mayer); his stepmother Jody Grande; his sister Sharon Grande; and his nephew Christopher Grahn.
He is survived by: his siblings, Stephen Grande of Crystal, MN, Deborah Schaefer (Deacon Michael) of Colby, WI, Kathleen Rosand (Lorne) of Maplewood, MN and Timothy Grande (Batyah) of Marshfield, WI. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Chris to Operation Smile http://www.operationsmile.org or to Smile Train http://www.smiletrain.org (two of Chris's favorite charities).
