Christie Michele Sanders

Christie Michele Sanders, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Albuquerque New Mexico. Born on July 15, 1972, to Deb and Curt Sanders, Christie was the heart of a large, loving family the love she spread will be the cherished memories that her family holds dear. 

Christie was a spiritual warrior who was an amazing artist and had many talents. Predeceased by her husband Joe Koch and sons Kyle & Kevin Klug. 

Christie’s memory will be honored and kept alive by her surviving parents Deb and Curt Sanders, son Kasey Klug, 9 grandchildren that called her Lovey, siblings Amy, Angie, Jessica, Curtis and Matthew Sanders, and a large extended family of nephews and nieces. 

Christie, will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her spirit of generosity and care will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know her. 

Christie’s story is one of love and care—a life that will continue to inspire and guide us. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever bloom in the hearts of all who knew her.

God’s Garden

( By: Melissa Shreve ) 

God looked around his garden and found an empty place 

He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face 

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest 

With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place 

Gods garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best 

He knew you were suffering, he knew you were in pain 

He knew that you would never get well on Earth again 

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb 

He closed your weary eyelids and whispered 

“Peace be Thine" It broke our hearts to lose you 

but you didn’t go alone 

For part of us went with you the day God called you home.