CHRISTIAN GARRISON O'NEAIL

Condolences & Memories (47 entries)

• I am an old friend of Christian's, we met through TKS before I eventually moved on. I heard about Christian's passing yesterday and I was floored. I don't have words enough that could describe how awful I've felt. But even through that, reminiscing on the good and the bad him and I went through together and the trouble we both had so much fun getting into. Though he's gone, and has been for some time now, that character smile of his will at least always be with me, and undoubtedly his family. Rest easy and dream well christian, Jesus holds you now. - Posted by: Spencer vycichlo (An old friend not forgotten) on: May 11, 2015

• I wonder how different things would be now if the past had occurred in a different way... I never really knew him at all, I guess it seemed as though he was liked by many and was a popular guy. Through reading all of this it sounds as though he would have been a great person, I am sorry for your suffering. - Posted by: Billy B (Had seen him a couple of times around the school.) on: Sep 28, 2014

• I know how everyone is feeling all by this of Christian passing. He was a good person and he was in my bio class. He went to soon but at least is in heaven watching over us and hey he maybe even playing football up there. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. Christian even if I didn't know u that well you were a great person who will be missed. Gone to soon but will never ever be forgotten!! Going to miss you my classmate. - Posted by: Cassie (Classmate) on: Oct 16, 2013

• This sudden tragedy has changed my life drastically he was my bestfriend and I was his, me and him were everywhere together the feeling of him being gone is unreal it feels fake but I know that everyday that goes by will bring me and him closer and closer....I will always be thinking about you brother I love and miss you so much...<3 see you again one day - Posted by: Brook Viner (BESTFRIEND) on: Sep 24, 2013

• So sorry to hear about your loss...our prayers & thoughts are with you at this difficult time, Debbie, Vic, Riley & Uncle Dave & Aunt Peggy. - Posted by: Dave & Irene Klassen (Cousin to Debbie) on: Sep 14, 2013

• I did not know your son but I want you to know sad and heartbroken I am for your family. I too have an 18 year old son and I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. You and your son are in my thoughts every day. - Posted by: Vicki Fidler (No relation ) on: Sep 09, 2013

• I had the pleasure of being Christian's piano teacher for several years. He had a joy for music and life. I will never forget his incredible smile. My heart aches for your loss. God grant strength to his loving family, Vic, Deb, and Riley. - Posted by: Donna Offenloch (piano teacher) on: Sep 08, 2013

• I am so sad for all of us because we lost Christian. Unspeakable pain, yet I think you are so blessed to have had such a great kid. I wonder how many young people will now rethink their life and change direction. He was a blessing that keeps blessing. Many lives will be changed for generations because Christian was here. - Posted by: Amanda Krahn (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2013

• Vic, Debbie and Riley....We are profoundly sorry for the death of Christian, an untimely death, an unnecessary death. May your faith in the risen Christian, many fond memories of Christian and the support of family and friends sustain you through this very difficult time. - Posted by: Murray and Audrey Krushel (friends) on: Sep 08, 2013

• Deb: I am so sorry about your beautiful son, Christian. I remember you talking about him at school, you had a beautiful bright smile, and love in your eyes. I feel terrible for you and your family. Please know that I am praying for you all the time. Love and miss you, always. - Posted by: Brittany Phill(Barker) (Former Student Teacher) on: Sep 07, 2013

• We send our condolences to the family. We can't imagine how you are feeling right now to have suffered the loss of such a young member of your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: DENNIS AND ELIZABETH KLASSEN (FAMILY) on: Sep 07, 2013

• Ah, the end-of-school class parties at our house are my memories of Christian, and my chance to meet his parents. At one party, the kids were all supposed to bring a small gift for a game - Christian brought a spoon that he had found on the ground (because he had forgotten to get a gift). I think we still have that spoon. This class loved Christian. Even though he had moved on to KE, he came to the TKS after-grad party in our yard. I'm glad he was there. It will be a treasured memory for the kids. Vic and Debbie, Riley, we are smiling with you at the good memories, hurting with you, and praying for you. So thankful that we have a Father of compassion, a God of all comfort who is with us in this, pouring out his love on you today and until you are reunited as a family. - Posted by: Patty Doerksen (Mom of Simeon, Christian's friend and classmate at TKS) on: Sep 07, 2013

• I don't know your family, I didn't know Christian but as a mother of a teenage boy my heart aches for your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss and hope that you find comfort in your family and friends at this incredibly hard time in your life. Please take good care. - Posted by: Elsie Unrau (None) on: Sep 07, 2013

• Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: John and Linda Robichaud (Uncle and Aunt) on: Sep 07, 2013

• I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Uncle Dave, Aunt Peggy, and my heart goes out to Debbie, Vic and Riley. May God be with you and comfort you through this painful time. - Posted by: Tina Dyck (Tina (Goertzen) Dyck Uncle Dave's niece) on: Sep 07, 2013

• I never had the pleasure of meeting Christian but I send my deepest sympathies to all of the family through this time. - Posted by: Nicole Turple () on: Sep 07, 2013

• Our hearts ache for you, and we remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Although we carry the hope of our Lord, when we are separated from those we love, we still grieve. Our comfort comes as we think of the "Joy Unspeakable" that Christian now experiences. Hugs and tears from our family to yours. - Posted by: Darcy & Deirdre Peters (Friends) on: Sep 07, 2013

• We are praying for your family, our hearts are broken for you, take strength in knowing you are being lifted in prayer by many and that God will walk beside you through this time. Your Norquay Church Family is praying for you. - Posted by: Norm and nina johnson (Friends) on: Sep 07, 2013

• Our hearts are saddened to think of your loss. You are in our thoughts daily. Always know that God is with you and know that you are continually in our prayers. - Posted by: Kevin and Joyce Snyder (Good friends) on: Sep 07, 2013

• Dear Debbie and family, My heart truly aches for you. While I never met your son, if he was anything like his mom, clearly he was a special person. May you all find comfort in knowing Christian is loved by many, even by those he never met. Blessings to you all. - Posted by: Carlene Sheard Rummery (School friend of Deborah) on: Sep 06, 2013

• Sending love and prayers to Vic and his family. There are no words to express the sadness I feel for the loss of your beautiful son Christian. - Posted by: Michele O'Neail (Cousin to Vic O'Neail) on: Sep 06, 2013

• To Christian's family: Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and beautiful memories to forever hold in your hearts. Christian was a former student of mine and I will remember his bright smile and his appreciation for music. Christian was well respected among his peers. He proudly wore his KEC football jersey. With caring thoughts and deepest sympathy during this difficult time from Ms Murray and husband - Posted by: Margaret Murray (Christian's Grade 10 English teacher at Kildonan East Collegiate) on: Sep 06, 2013

• I will always remember Christian as the happy go lucky little boy playing alongside his brother. I am so sorry for your loss Vick and Debbie. - Posted by: Doug Wildman (Friend of parents) on: Sep 06, 2013

• I had went to school with Christian at KE for all of our high school years. We would study together in the library, which would more times than not turn into Christian making jokes or dancing/singing. Everyone at KE knew Christian as a joyful guy, always smiling and being kind to everyone. Christian will be missed by everyone that knew him, and will always be in our hearts. - Posted by: Jessica Hergesheimer () on: Sep 06, 2013

• My heart truly goes out to the family. I pray that God be with you and continue to comfort you throught his very difficult loss. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" God bless - Posted by: Jolene Andino-Lopez (Friend Addan's mom) on: Sep 06, 2013

• I didn't know your son Christian but have heard all good things about him through my daughter. This has really saddened my heart as I have a son too who just turned 18 and could not imagine the pain and sorrow your family must be going through, but i hope knowing even strangers are thinking of you all and praying for you God Bless! - Posted by: kim (no relationship - just very saddened) on: Sep 06, 2013

• I am very sorry for your loss Vic. I know you loved your kids and to experience the loss of your child is indescribable. My prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Beverly Wood (former co-worker of Vic's) on: Sep 06, 2013

• Deb, Vic and Riley: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Christian was only four years old when he and Riley shared in a very special day for Jason and I almost 14 years ago. He was a very special little man back then and he grew into a very special young man who touched the lives of everyone who surrounded him. My heart is broken for you guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in his loving arms at this very hard time and always. Laura - Posted by: Laura (Family Friend) on: Sep 06, 2013

• I only met him a couple of thimes, but Debby told me about his love for life, We are all sad, and will pray for him and the whole family. love and strength Liz - Posted by: Liesbeth Egtberts (Aunt -.sister of grandmother,.) on: Sep 06, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May peace, that passes all understanding come, when you need it most! - Posted by: Hilda Nauenburg (Friend) on: Sep 06, 2013

• We never had the pleasure of meeting Christian, but know the Klassen family. We were so saddened to hear of Christian's death and want you to know that we are praying for your entire family as you go through this horrible ordeal. May The Lord grant you the strength and courage to go through this trying time Leslie Young and Family - Posted by: Leslie R. Young (Friend of the Klassen famili) on: Sep 05, 2013

• Sorry to hear about this tragedy. We loved having Christian over with our son Darian. They would laugh and joke and have a great time. He will be missed. - Posted by: Paul Winter (friend of the family) on: Sep 05, 2013

• We do not know this wonderful boy but it has touched our hearts greatly with the sadness of him being CALLED HOME at such an early age and the circumstances of his passing are so tragic and we pray that all involved will just take one day at a time as that is all you can do in a situation like this. Please know you are being prayed for and will be for a long time. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS NOW AND ALWAYS. God has another angel walking with him and he is looking down and smiling on his parents and family with much love in his heart and trying to help them with this tragedy. - Posted by: RANDY AND DIANNE SPRY (NO RELATIONSHIP=JUST PEOPLE VERY SADDENED) on: Sep 05, 2013

• Our hearts are broken for Vic and his family. We only met the boys once when they were 10 and 12 on a visit to Halifax, but we could see how well loved they were by their parents. Christian will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. He's in God's arms. - Posted by: Mark And Flora(Robichaud) Crozsman(Victor's Aunt) (Great Aunt and Uncle (Halifax)) on: Sep 05, 2013

• Though time and distance has separated our families, my sympathies and prayers for your loss are with you. - Posted by: Leona (Wall) Klassen (Debbie's cousin) on: Sep 05, 2013

• My Thoughts are with the family - Posted by: James Kochie (old friend) on: Sep 05, 2013

• Debbie, Victor, Riley, and both The Klassen & O'Neail Families. Although we did not know Christian personally, our family were neighbours to The Klassens many years ago, and our children were school mates. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to all of you. We were deeply saddened by the news of his death. May beautiful memories of him help ease your pain and may God give you strength during this very difficult time. Our Sympathies. - Posted by: The Roulston Families (Neighbours and School mates) on: Sep 05, 2013

• Deb - I never had the privilege to meet Christian, but I know you are his mom, so I know he was an incredible young man. I know that you loved him with a fierce Momma love and that you were a gentle, faithful example to him through all his days. Since I heard of his passing, I have not stopped praying for you, Vic, Riley and rest of your family. I just can't get you off my mind. David and I will continue to pray for all of you to know Christ's peace in ways you can't even imagine as you continue to grieve your beloved son. Love you as my sister in Christ Deborah - always! - Posted by: Vicki Jansen () on: Sep 05, 2013

• Our hearts are broken for your family. We will continue to pray that God will comfort you all as you grieve this unfathomable loss... - Posted by: Juliet & Brian Krulicki (Daughters attended King's School with Christian & Riley) on: Sep 05, 2013

• We can't even begin to imagine all that you are going through as a family. We know that your unshakable faith will eventually help you through this extremely difficult time. All our love, thoughts and prayers continue to be with Deb, Vic and Riley. - Posted by: Moe and Sue Coss (Friends of the family) on: Sep 05, 2013

• Sending a prayer for the peace that passes all understanding in the loss of your precious son, grandson, brother and nephew. - Posted by: Marge Wayne (Family friend) on: Sep 05, 2013

• With God we can get through even this, the hardest thing in our lives. May you find peace in the knowledge that God is always near you all and so are all your friends. God Bless you all - Posted by: Pat and John Koethler (Friend of family) on: Sep 05, 2013

• In this difficult time I have been so comforted in remembering all the times I had been able to talk with Christian and how he would always tell me how much he wanted to pursue God with his life. It is in this that I find hope, knowing that he is in a much better place and i will see him again one day. Throughout this week what has been running through my mind is the chorus of "Your Hands" by JJ Heller: "When my world is shaking, heaven stands; When my heart is breaking, I never leave your hands". That is my prayer over Christian's family and friends as they seek peace and understanding in this time of grief. - Posted by: Simeon Doerksen (Friend and former classmate) on: Sep 04, 2013

• Christian was a very dear friend to all of our boys, he was always smiling, always making us laugh!! He will be missed terribly, but will always been in our hearts.... Love Ya Bud Korden, Austen and Heydyn - Posted by: The Morneau Family (Friends) on: Sep 04, 2013

• Our family has taken the time to reflect and bless the opportunity of knowing Christian as a boy and again later in his teen years. We are working through prayers and thoughts for your entire family. We hope that your strength and the strength of your family & friends will guide you through this time. God Speed Christian. - Posted by: Gord, Anna, Faith, Charity, Hope & Paige Meneer (Friends) on: Sep 04, 2013

• Words are unable to express our heart for you now. Best said are the words of a song by Babbie Mason, "Trust His Heart" "When your pathway grows dim, and you just can're see Him...Remember you're never alone. God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. So when you don't understand, when you don't see His plan, when you can't trace His Hand....Trust His Heart "! With our Love, Prayers, and support in any way we can....Dan, Michelle, and Boys. - Posted by: Dan Riedner (Family Friend) on: Sep 04, 2013

• Although our son Matt Gawiak goes to KE and knew of your son Christian it is through Matt's girlfriend, Caitlyn Pacheco that we are hearing and learning about Christian. It is unfathomable to us to try to understand the pain and loss that you are going through and it is our family's hope that you will find the strength to guide you to a place of peace knowing that Christian is resting in peace himself. - Posted by: Ed, Lori & Matt Gawiak (Caitlyn Pacheco) on: Sep 04, 2013