Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce that Christine Mildenberger passed away peacefully at the age of 61 during the early hours of September 20th.

Christine was born and raised in the Grande Prairie area as the only daughter of Daniel and Rose Sinclair. When Christine was in grade school, her family moved to the country to continue the tradition of farming and horse racing. Tine, as she was affectionately called, had a particular affinity for all things living. Animals were Christine’s closest friends, and she took great comfort in their presence.

Christine had the best smile, the type that couldn’t help but light up a room. As shy as Christine was, she never let that hold her back from enjoying every moment with family and friends. Christine saw the magic and wonder in all parts of life. A good book was never far from her hands, but she’d always put aside her page-turner adventure to listen to the stories and worries of loved ones. Growing up, Christine’s cousins were her most prominent source of amusement. The family was essential to Christine; she willingly spent most of her childhood working and helping her family. Since Christine loved to help others, she attended Grant MacEwan College and earned a diploma in social work. Her office always had heartfelt messages of gratitude from people she had helped through difficult circumstances.

Christine met her husband Raymond Mildenberger in 1986 at a dancehall where Ray tried to sweep her off her feet; however, Christine could keep up with every step. Christine and Ray married on October 8th, 1988. In December 1990, Christine had her first child Amelia, and she liked to say that she prayed to God for her. In April 1992, she was doubly blessed when twin girls Hannah and Shea were born. Christine was indeed the best Mom. Christine loved children so much. It was never a problem for her to spend time with her niece and nephews, Jordan, Jeff, Amanda, and Ian, all of whom affectionately called her Auntie Tine.

Christine is predeceased by her close family friend Wilfred (Widdy) Rintoul, her dear friend Harry Anderson, her father, Daniel Sinclair, and her older brother Garry Sinclair.

Christine leaves behind her mother, Rose Sinclair, her loving husband of 34 years, Raymond Mildenberger, and her adoring children Amelia, Hannah, Shea (Tim), and her stepson Michael.

There will be a celebration of life for Christine on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 1:00 PM. The service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church (9610 108 Avenue in Grande Prairie, Alberta) with a luncheon to follow after the service. After the luncheon, the immediate family will depart for the internment.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780-830-7742 bearcreekfuneral.com