BORN

1967

DIED

2017

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Barstow, California

Christine Ekenbarger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2017.

Christine Ellen Ekenbarger, 49, of Barstow, CA, passed away April 2, 2017. She was born in Barstow, CA on May 22, 1967. Christine graduated from Central High School. She was married to Robert Ekenbarger on May 23, 2003. Christine worked as a Paraeducator for Barstow Unified School District. She had a passion for her family, Disneyland, and Las Vegas. She was survived by her father Arthur Bandeka; her children Nicholas Brobst, Kaitlyn Brobst, Christopher Ekenbarger, and Abigail Ekenbarger; grandchildren Gracelynn Brobst and Gavin Brobst; her siblings Tammy Hardison, Arthur Bandeka Jr., and Karen Bandeka; and her extended family Sara and Lilian Kardouni. Funeral arrangements will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on April 11, 2017 with Viewing at 4pm and Rosary at 6pm. Mass will be 10am at St. Joseph’s on April 12, 2017, burial will follow shortly after.

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April 27, 2017

S H

My sympathy to the family. Soon God's will, "will be done on earth as it is in heaven", and we will never have to suffer such a loss again. May God's promise to remember your loved one with a beautiful future comfort you. Matthew 6:9,10

April 20, 2017

Peter Perez

Robert And Abigail the entire Ekenbarger Family,

Wishing you Peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

April 13, 2017

Patrice

May the thought of knowing that friends family and God share in your grief be of comfort to your family. (Pro 17:17)

April 12, 2017

I'm truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in drawing close to God.

April 12, 2017

Sheryl Bernasconi

Prayers going up for all of you Art. I didn't know your beautiful daughter.. just you & Art Jr. but I'm so sorry for your loss. I care. Sheryl (Purdy) Bernasconi.

April 7, 2017

Tricka Tafoya

Tammy, my heart and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.

April 6, 2017

Melissa Miles

Mrs. Christine, always so sweet and thoughtful. Gone too soon. Prayers for your family.

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