CHRISTINE ORTENDAHL BALIZAN Age 57, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She is survived by husband, John Balizan; daughter, Celeste Kuhnle and boyfriend, Craig Shepherd of Edina, MN; and her mother, Dorothy Ortendahl. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Ortendahl; and brother, William Ortendahl. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at French - Lomas Chapel. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for lung cancer research, and click on donate.