In Loving Memory / Forever in Our Hearts.
Christina Lynn Wilson, (Christie) passed away on March 26, 2025 in Camarillo, California.
Christie was born on April 28, 1985 at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, CA to Douglas and Juliana Wilson. Christie was born on her mother Julie’s birthday at the same hospital - a very special day for mother and daughter.
Christie grew up in Ventura Keys, and on a ranch in Santa Ynez Valley where she raised quarter horses and bred miniature horses. She also had numerous pet dogs, cats, goldfish, chickens, a heifer calf, a land Tortoise, and a pet Cockatiel that she trained to whistle the horse racing bugle calls “First Call” and “Call to Post”. She appreciated all animal species and especially bonded with her own.
She went to high school at Dunn School in Los Olivos, graduating at the top of her class. While at Dunn, she was an honor roll student and earned varsity letters in basketball, tennis, and track & field. Christie also sang and danced, ballet, jazz, flamenco, and tap while at Los Olivos Dance Gallery. She started singing live on stage at five-years-old, and performed in over 12 dance productions at Solvang Outdoor Theaterfest. She later won a singing contest at the Santa Barbara County Fair. She was also one of the main featured performers.
Christie competed in numerous beauty pageants, including Miss Santa Barbara County. Her talent and passion were always dancing and singing.
Christie went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business, with concentration in finance and appraisal, from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo where she was on both the Dean’s List and President’s List. She also attended a summer study abroad in Paris, France. While at Cal Poly, she developed a passion for running, and completed ten 5Ks, four 10Ks, eight half-marathons, and one full marathon.
Continuing on her education at “The Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law” (The Colleges of Law), Christie earned a Juris Doctor degree. While in Law School, she was Dean of the Sandra Day O’ Connor Senate of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity.
In her second year of law school, she met a fellow classmate and her future husband Kryztofr Kaine and they were married on August 15, 2022.
Christie worked for several law firms during her five-year legal career before starting her own practice, specializing in estate planning. She continued working during her illness until her final days.
Her brave battle with cancer began shortly after her wedding, discovered just after her honeymoon. She fought long, hard, and courageously and was a warrior to the end.
Christie was a wonderful, loving daughter and wife. Smart, beautiful, and courageous. She was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Christie is survived by her beloved husband, Kryztofr Kaine; her parents, Douglas and Juliana Wilson, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, your memorial donation may be made to: City of Hope, tribute website: www.cityofhope.org//giving/give-honor-or-memory
Christie’s wish was that “City of Hope” could continue to help others with cancer, so please include her full name in memory of, Christina Lynn Wilson. If you prefer to mail in a donation, address: City of Hope, Attn: Annual Giving, 1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, California 91010.
A private celebration of life event will be planned at a future date.