Death date: Feb 24, 2021
"For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." - St. Francis Dr. Christina Joy Clardy entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2021. Her Mass Read Obituary
Rene
I learned of Christina's death only a few days ago from Dick Rees. I extend to you and your family my sincere condolences. May her memory be a blessing and may she rest in peace.
Bob Vollero
I remember visiting my Aunt Chris and Uncle Rene for Christmas twice growing up . Chris was the fun Aunt who took us shopping , took us to shows , and even midnight mass . She let us buy movies on laser disc and watch them , our favorite was The Little Mermaid . She made Christmas so fun and memorable with a Christmas tree that almost touched the ceiling .
We also came to visit one summer and we went to NASA and ate Lobster in Galveston.
I will
Always hold these memories close to my heart . She loved Rene and her two boys Christopher and Evan.
May she Rest In Peace .
Corinne Downie
I first met Chrissy at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Houston 42 years ago. I was undergoing catechism and Chris became my self appointed Catholic mentor. She had the most beautiful voice. I met Rene a few months later when he came to visit Chris. One day when she was working, I was assigned the duty of keeping him entertained. I'm sure he was terribly bored but, he was a good sport about it. As part of my Catholic training, Chrissy took me to a synagogue. It was a truly eye opening experience. One that I have never forgotten. I don't think anyone else would have thought to take a new catholic to a synagogue, to show the connection to our church, or even know what to do when. But that was Chrissy for you, and she knew exactly what to do and when. Chrissy was a daily Mass attendee and she was one of the reasons that I became a daily Mass attendee. She introduced me to her mother and her twin Cathy. She, Rene, and Cathy took me on my very first snow ski vacation. They were very good friends. We lost touch for a few years when I moved back to Cocoa, Florida. But a few years ago we reconnected, and even though I was in Florida and she was in Texas, we spoke on the phone almost every other day. She could not wait to get back to attending Mass. She was not only a faithful person, but a very spiritual person. She was funny, smart and witty. She loved her church, Rene, Cathy, and her boys, Christopher and Evan. She is and will be missed. Even now, I awake and can't believe she won't be on the other end of the phone. So I talk to her and Cathy anyway, we just don't need a phone now. I ask them to pray for us all. Love and condolences to Rene, Christopher and Evan. Dianne
When my sister Corinne and I were in high school, my mom took us to Houston one Christmas to spend it with Uncle Rene and Aunt Chris. They took us everywhere. We went to the beach, the Space Center, The Galleria. I remember thinking it was so cool to watch movies in their movie room! They had a huge Christmas tree that almost touched the tall ceiling in their house. And I remember listening to Aunt Chris play the piano beautifully. It was a great trip.
RESOURCEFUL CHRISTINA
Some time early in their marriage, Rene' and Christina visited us in Brooklyn. It was either the marriage of one of Rene's roommates from college, or the ordination of a friend.
On an excursion to Manhattan, they decided they wanted to see "Phantom of the Opera" that was playing but it was impossible to get tickets . Christina had heard that high end hotels were able to get tickets for their guests. They were near the Plaza Hotel. So.....Christina goes up to the concierge and says, " We would like tickets to "Phantom of the Opera". The concierge says," What room number?" and without missing a beat she responds "Room 326." He had the tickets, which they purchased and proceeded to see the play. She had moxie, but she also had street smarts.
Later that evening about midnight, returning to our house via subway, they get out at the junction, the nearest stop to our house, but about 6 blocks away. That area was known to be problamatic,expecially at night. As they started down the street, up the block was a group of raucous young men. Christina advised crossing the street to avoid them. Rene' was somewhat puzzled by this move but went along with it. That was a 'street smart' move. Lana
