4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
TSEUNIS, CHRISTINE H.
Christine H. Tseunis passed into the care of the Lord on September 12, 2018, following a brief illness. During her final days, she was surrounded by family and friends who expressed their concern, love and gratitude for a life well lived.
Christine was born January 31, 1922 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the second child of Marianthe and George Hioteles. A first-generation Greek-American, she was raised in the Greek culture surrounded by a large and loving extended family. Christine married George Tseunis in 1948 and raised two children, Dean and Marianne. In 1962, the family moved to Phoenix, AZ where Christine enjoyed a 25-year career in the Valley National Bank Trust Department, housed in the basement of the now iconic Chase Tower in downtown Phoenix. Shortly after George’s passing in 1994, she moved to Downers Grove, IL for 18 years to be close to her youngest grandchildren. She continued to winter in Phoenix until moving back full time in 2015.
Christine had a sharp mind to the end and a positive attitude that made her beloved among her family and friends, including the residents and staff at La Estancia Nursing Center where she spent the final year and a half of her life. She was very competitive at cards, bingo and board games, enjoyed conversation, always had a smile on her face and loved being “Yiayia” to her grandchildren.
Christine is survived by her son Dean (Brenda), daughter Marianne Cortopassi (Jeff); grandchildren Trent Tseunis (Kelly), Shannon Smith (Missy), Nick Cortopassi (Lizzy) and Katie Cortopassi; nephew Jimmy Hioteles; eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, brother Stephen Hioteles and grandbaby Cyciley Cortopassi.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. with Trisagion and Funeral at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E. Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Burial service is from 1:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. A luncheon will follow.
Memorial donations may be made in Christine H. Tseunis’ name to Hospice of the Valley or a favorite charity.
My Mom was the greatest inspiration of my life her strength was incredible.She had a smile that no one could resist and her love for her family and friend was undeniable.Mom the love of your children,grandchildren,great grandchildren and great great children will never waiver you will be loved and admired always are a strong,beautiful and giving lady
Love and miss you Mom
Rest in Peace my wonderful and loving mother-in-law, best friend and mom. I will miss you like crazy. And I will focus on all the good times we had. You made my life so happy. I was so fortunate to have a mother-in-law like you. I couldn’t have picked a better one if I had tried. Be with the rest of your family now, in Heaven, no more pain. I will love you for ever and ever.
My Mom was the most caring and inspirational person in my life.She taught me the meaning of strength which was unequal she taught me to never give up no matter how bad thing get.And because of the strength she gave me I have been able to walk again
Everyone who met her loved her and were so glad to have known her.I for one will never ever forget my mother and what she made me.I Love You So Very Very Much Mom and I will never forget your value’s that mad you the great person you were.Love you mom.Dean
I feel lucky to have been a part of Yia Yia’s life for the past 23 years. I adopted her as my grandmother and loved her fully. My girls are lucky to have had a great grandmother as wonderful as her for 12 and 14 years. Our memories are plentiful, warm, happy, and precious. We miss you Yia Yia with all of our hearts.
Love, Paula, Summer, and Mallory
May the memory of Christine be eternal and the best is yet to come.
Christine is now where there is no sorrow, pain, or suffering and she is where she knows everyone.
We were very fortunate to know Christine enjoy positive attitude.
I am so saddened by your loss. Chris was a wonderful lady. She was always so upbeat and cheerful.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Buirge
Palmer, Alaska
It’s hard to lose someone who your family held so close to your heart and your arms. Chris was a wonderful woman who gave a lot and was loved a lot. It’s a blessing to have known her. We’ll miss her.
You will be missed dear Chris. A loving person that you were in your lifetime, filled with compassion for all of those that crossed your path.
I will miss your sweet smile my friend and Koumbara.
Rest in Peace in the hands of our Lord.
The few times we were blessed to spend time with your mother, Marianne, we were so impressed with the love, laughter and obvious love for life that was such a part of her presence. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you all.
My dear Marianne and Dean: It is with the greatest sadness and a sense of loss that you have contacted me about the death of your mother Christine. I last saw her in NJ when I was about 10 years old ( I am 88 now ) and a few years later because of her severe allergies she moved to Arizona.
Remarkably, we have kept in touch with each other as cousins for about 70 years and much of that
remarkable union was due to the love and devotion on the part of your mother. She was a loving and
caring person and reminded me of her gentle and loving mother Marianthe who brought my mother and father together in marriage. I will never forget Christine. May she rest in peace. “Randy”
PS Please send me some pictures of mom with the family for my family viewing and memory.
Dearest Marianne. I wish to extend my condolences to you for the passing of your mother. I have very fond and sweet memories of both your mother and your father. Sadly, my beloved Dora passed away only a short while after your mother. Dora transitioned after a blessedly brief bout with ovarian cancer on Jan.6, 2019. As an RN, I had the blessed privilege of caring for her at home for the last 10 weeks of her life here. My grief has been very deep, for she was my best friend and my life’s companion. I send you best wishes for you and your loved ones, my friend. If you would like to speak further, I can be reached #769-610-8178.