BERNABE, Christopher

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona Published Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Christopher Bernabe passed away July 23, 2010, in Lake Havasu City at the age of 84. He was born Nov. 25, 1925, in Casablanca, Morocco. Chris and his wife, Eliane, moved to Lake Havasu City from Rochester, N.Y., in 1973. They went into business in residential lighting, opening up Bernabe Lighting, and Elaine, as she was known to everyone, opened up Votre Beauty Salon. In his younger years, Chris enjoyed dancing, becoming an accomplished competitive dancer. He also enjoyed gambling and golfing. Aside from his business, Chris was also a past member of the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Chris is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Elaine; son, Christian Bernabe and his wife, Mary, of Phoenix; brother, Vincente Bernabe, of Spain; grandson, Kyle Bernabe and his wife, Chelsea; and granddaughter, Nicole Bernabe, all of Tempe; and one great-grandchild on the way. Memorial services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lietz-Fraze Chapel. Rev. Richard Rounds will offer words of comfort and inspiration. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Chris’ name to Alzheimer’s Research Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.