Obituary of Christine Brandenburg

~Christine Brandenburg~

Beloved mother, sister, and daughter, Christine Brandenburg, passed away unexpectedly due to a brain aneurysm at UNMH in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on February 18, 2022, at the young age of 33.

Christine is survived by her sisters Justine Brandenburg of Albuquerque, NM and Francisca Gonzales of Jemez, NM, daughter Jennifer Crespin, sons Chris Zufelt, Angelow Crespin, and Eli Ruiloba of Albuquerque, NM  Father Paul Brandenburg of Veguita, NM and mother Annette Gallegos  of Chili, NM, Grandmother Maria Brandenburg of Albuquerque, NM as well as several aunts and uncles across NM and AZ.  Christine is also survived by nieces Mariah, Kristina, and Catalina, and by nephews Caidan and Michael. Christine is preceded in death her son Daniel and her brother Justin.

Christine was the second born child to parents Paul Brandenburg and Annette Gallegos.  She was born on May, 4^th 1989, in Albuquerque, NM.   

Christine loved spending time outdoors camping & fishing.  She would often take her children and the dogs the river or to Tingley beach to go fishing for the day or to just play in the water.  She loved to laugh and always had a smile on her face. She loved helping others, but her true passion was helping and healing animals.  Christine made sure her kids and animals were always taken care of and up to date on their health care needs.  She was a selfless and giving person that put her own health and wellness last.  Christine was a wonderful daughter, mother, and sister and will be missed dearly.