Memorial services for Christopher Joseph Calderon of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, February 16, 2012 at St Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea. Father Eugene Stenzel and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 4:30 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Christopher died Monday, February 13, 2012 at his home in Albert Lea, MN, surrounded by his loving family. He was 39 years of age.
Chris was born August 30, 1972 in Chicago, IL, the son of Jose and Jean (Sheehan) Calderon. He moved with his family to Albert Lea in 1973, and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1991. He was a member of St Theodore Catholic Church.
Chris had been employed by the Farmstead Company, Trails Travel Center and most recently at Minnesota Corrugated Box Company.
Chris was an active member of the D & R Star Dart League and served as president of the team. He enjoyed Nascar Racing, fishing, walking and Cross Country Skiing.
Chris is survived by his mother Jean Calderon of Albert Lea, MN, Brother Mark and his wife Nicole Calderon of Albert Lea, MN, sister Heidi and her husband Terry Thomas of Albert Lea, MN. Nephews; Addison Thomas, Nathan Calderon and Joseph Calderon. Nieces; Brenda Lunning and Amelia Lunning, godfather Dick Probst, aunt and Uncle Frank (Helen) Calderon, cousins Lisa Causgrove, Esther Harris and many other extended families and godchildren.
Chris was preceded in death by his Father Jose, grandparents, Aunt Noreen (Dick) Skogen, godmother Marcella Probst and Cousin Tina Calderon.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or the donor's choice.