UPDATED: Christina Polifroni Passes

Published: January 13, 2009 03:05 pm EST

Christina Polifroni, horse owner and daughter of SC's Rideau Carleton Raceway field rep. Kim Bonas, passed away suddenly Monday, January 12, 2009. She was just 27 years of age.

Polifroni was on vacation in Mexico at the time and passed away after being involved in a dune buggy accident.

The visitation for Christina Polifroni will be Monday at the Kelly Funeral Home on Carling Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. at St. Martin’s Anglican Church on Prince Charles Road.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Christina Polifroni.

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NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

It's been a year now Christina but you will never be forgotten.

Your cousin Tony Polifroni

Dear Kim & George:

Our deepest sympathy is extended to you both. This loss must be a real shock to you both. Just know we are thinking of you and sending a big hug for both of you! There are no words that can ever express our sadest to hear of your tragic loss.

We were very sad to hear of Christina's accident and death! Our deepest sympathy is extended to Kim and family! She was a great help and friend to our children Robert Robinson and Jacqueline Dinelle. She will be missed by our grandson Branden who she babysat.

God Bless!

Mazel & Carl.

To Sylvestor and family: Our hearts and prayers are with you. Although, having only met Christina once for Christmas dinner she truly left a lasting impression with her wonderfull smile, personality and her beauty. It is truly a great loss for everyone. Our condolences and stay strong.

Taken too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family. Christina you are someone I will never forget

Rest In Peace xo

Kim and George
Prayers and God's Blessings.
Jim and Gail Weber.

Dear Kim, George & Family

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Christina.

She will be missed. Like her mom, she was a true horse lover/women at heart!

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Stacey Smith-Robinson

Kim, George, Anne, John & family

Please except our sincere condolences to each and everyone of you. Christina truly was an angel amoung us, always vibrant and just a great person to have known. She will be truly missed.

Tammy, Jamie, Kyle, Trevor and James

The Polifroni's Family:

There are no words to convey the hurt, pain, sorrow and grief we feel for this tragic accident. We knew Christina for just over a year. Christina's vibrant personality and positive attitude accompanied by her warm smile made it a pleasure to be in her company. We will deeply miss Christina. Our sympathy's are with Your Family. God bless you.

The Deziel's Family

To Kim, Cat, & families. Our sincere regrets for your loss,there are no words to express the loss of a loved one.

Cat & Kim (and extended family),

My condolences on your very tragic loss. I knew Christina when she lived in Sudbury, and saw her a couple of years back when she visited. You are in my thoughts. Take care.

Kim and George,
Sending our condolences and thinking of you all,
Sincerely, Glenn Bechtel and Family

Dear Sylvester and family

We are thinking of you during this tragic time and keeping you in our hearts your dear friends from Belanger Racing Stables.

I am very sad and shocked to hear of the passing of Christina. She was a good person, a good friend, and it was pleasure to knowing her. She will be missed by all us. My thoughts are with you Kim and George.

I knew Christina in high school. Although not from the same group of friends she would always say hi in the halls, or occasionally find a moment to chat. In the years since I'd see her here and there, and again she would always find a moment. I am saddened to know I will not have a chance to share a moment again.
My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I know her memory will be a light in the dark for many.

Rachel

Uncle Sylvestor, Kim, the family mourns the loss of Christina, I did not have the opportunity to know her that well because we lived so far apart.....but the few times that I saw her she always had that beautiful smile that everyone loved. God Bless Her.....Cousins, Rose Phil & Francesca

It never seems fair when one so young and vibrant is taken from us, but those of us left behind must try to make the world a better place in tribute. All our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I am so shocked and sad to hear this news.

I met Christina in high school and I have many great memories.. She was so caring and so sweet....I had this little bunny and I couldnt keep her anymore and Christina took her in, she was such an animal lover and would help anyone. She will be missed by so many people.

My condolences to the family

Sylvester, Uncle Jimmy and Family,

We were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Christine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Memories keep those we love close to us forever..With deepest sympathy and love, Donnie, Bonnie and Family.

I knew Christina in high school and am very sad to hear this horrible news.
My condolences to her family and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Christina will be missed by all who knew her. I offer my sincere condolences to her family and friends during this sad time.

I did not know Christina but from all I have read about her she was a wonderful young woman full of energy with a true zest for life. To Christina's family, please accept my deepest sympathies. The death of Christina is indeed tragic. May God bless you and comfort you during this very difficult time.

I would like to express my sincerest condolences to my dearest brother Sylvestor in this very sad time of pain and sorrow. We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your precious daughter and our precious niece and godchild. Christina will always be an angel in our hearts. She will be sadly missed yet not forgotten by everyone's lives she has touched. Her bright smile will live with us forever. Sylvestor, you know you can lean on your family for strength, and always remember how much we all care about you.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Kim and her family. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings up above where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are in heaven.

Love You Forever,
The Wiwczor Family
Auntie Toni and Uncle Mike
XOXO

We would like to express our heart felt sympathies to Uncle Sylvestor, Kim and family.
Christina your smile will light up the heavens,like it lit every room you were in.
You are our Guardian Angel.

You will be sadly missed.

Love your Cousin,
Angie & Dean

Our prayers and thoughts are with at this very tragic time. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.

Denis St Pierre & Tiffanee

Chris was bright and beautiful,inside and out, always laughing and talking a mile a minute. Her passing is a sad loss and we will always miss her. Our deepest sympathies to Kim, George, Ann and John. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim & George during this difficult time. May God give you strength and peace.

Dear Kim, Ann, George & Family,

Today, you are in our warmest thoughts. Christina was someone special and loved by everyone. We have known Christina and have fond memories of her as a little girl and watched her grow into a beautiful woman with an amazing smile.

Right now, God is sending a never-ending supply of love to all of you.

Our sincerest condolenses.

Robert, Claudette, Ricky, Patrick & Ernie

Kim, Georges, Anne, John,
Our deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you. Christina was a beautiful young lady and there is no doubt the good Lord needed her with him now rather than later in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your cherished memories of Christina help to see you throught the days ahead.

Jack and Peg Watson

Kim and family

Thinking of you during this difficult time.Stay strong.

Sincerely,

Michèle Couture

christina will be in my heart for ever

i will miss you christina

Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Sincere sympathy to Kim George and Ann and all the family.

jevous souhaite mes sinceres condoleances et beaucoup de courage.vous avez ete des personnes importantes pour moi dans ma jeunesse je suis tres attriste par cette nouvelle.soyez fort .sebastien longpre

KIM AND GEORGE

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. CHRISTINA'S RADIANT SMILE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

ROGER & HILDA QUESNEL

Our deepest condolences to you Kim and all Christina's family and friends.
This is a very sad and tragic time for all.

I am so sad about this tragedy, my thoughts are with you Kim and Georges. I will miss Christina very much.
Sincere condolences to the entire family

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you Uncle Sylvestor, and Kim at this very sad time in your lives. As a mother, I can't even begin to imagine or fathom what you are feeling right now. Seeing Christina at my house last week, I couldn't stop telling her how gorgeous she was, and of course she just laughed modestly with her great charismatic smile that everyone loves to see. My sincerest condolences also go out to Richard. Christina... the kids and I loved you very much and will always remember you in our hearts for your kind, warmhearted manner. Your outgoing positive attitude and smile always lit up the room. We pray that you find peace in your journey until we meet again.
Love your cousin,
Tania and kids, Brooke, J.J., and Carter
XXXOOO

I knew Christina in elementary and high school and she was always so happy and and full of smiles, and she was always kind and warm. I am shocked at this terrible news.

My deepest sympathies to the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dear Kim and family,

On behalf of Standardbred Canada and our many Field Representatives, please accept our
sincerest condolences during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are
with all of you.

mes plus sincere condolence a kim et george et a toute la famille de christina
jai ete tres toucher par cette terrible nouvelle

ptit claude larose
xox

Kim and George
I was shocked when Mike informed me of this horrible news.
Marce joins me in wishing you are most sincere condolences, our thougths and prayers are with you.

Your friend Rolly

Our sincere condolences to the family,

We are so shocked and very sad about the tragic news.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sylvia,Luc,Melissa and Victoria
xoxo

Our sincere condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Kim, George and all your families

My condolences to Christina's family. What a horrible news. I can't believe that you are gone. We love you baby! We will never forget you, you will be missed a lot! See you one day!

Your smile will live in our hearts forever, you were a good friend Christina! My condolences go out to your family and your friends in this very hard time.....This isnt a goodbye, for you will never be forgotten...WE LOVE YOU xoxo

IN SHOCK

I have had the pleasure of knowing Christina my whole life. She was more than a friend she was one of the nicest person you would ever meet and I feel lucky to have known you. Kim and your family if you need anything please call.

YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!
xoxo

Kim and George,

We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. We will always remember "la petite".

Eric and Josee Therien
Michel and Susan Grenier
Bernard and Helene Emond

To the Polifroni family,
My deepest condolences go out to you in this tragic time. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family. I have fond memories of a young Christina. My heart is with you. Beau.

Dear Kim and George
We are deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Christina. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Her smile will be missed, a young life taken way too soon.
Kirk & Tracey Robillard

I did not know Christina very well, but I enjoyed very much each time we spoke.

Kim, George, John and Ann my sincere condolences.

Dear George and Kim,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Darin Burns and family

To Kim George and Ann

Our deepest regret for your loss Christina will be missed and is in our prayers
Please take care and God bless in your time of need.

steve

We are so sorry to here about the passing of a very bright and beautiful girl. Christina will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. GOD BLESS YOU.

Words cannot express the deep sense of loss of such a wonderful person, a dear friend and co-worker. Christina will be forever in our hearts. From all of us at Minglewoods, our deep and sincere sympathy to Christina's Family and friends.

We were absolutely stunned to hear this tragic news. Christina was a lovely young woman who brightened the lives of all who knew her. Having been stabled beside Christina and Kim for many years, we came to know her well and will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Know that she is in God's hands now and He will care for her. Our love and sympathies to all the families.

Barb, Pete, Shannon, Tamara & Derek MacDonald

Words cannot express our total shock and sadness at this tragic news. Christina's wonderful smile and vigour for life will always be remembered by all who knew her. On occassion a few years ago I had the priviledge of her visiting me in the race office the summer she worked for Rideau Carleton and soon learned that she was a true inspiration to all the young people in this world. To Kim, George, Ann and all of Christina's extended family may God be with you in this tragic time of loss. The world has truly lost a genuine, sweet young lady.

We want to express our sincere sympathies to Kim, George, Ann and to all her family. We will miss her nice smile. She will be your angel.

Kim George and family, so sorry to hear of your loss in the death of Christina. She was
one of a kind to treat all in the same kind way. God bless you and give you the extra
strength to get through your most difficult time.

Dear Kim and George

We are saddened to hear of this tragic passing of Christina.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Joanne & Serge

Our deepest condolences to Sylvestor Polifroni on the loss of his daugther. This is the worst loss that a parent can experience.

Your brother Jim, management and employees
of Steel 2000

DEAR SYLVESTER AND FAMILY : ALTHOUGH I DIDNT HAVE A PLEASURE OF MEETING CHRISTINA,I KNOW HOW MUCH SHE WAS LOVED AND HOW PROUD YOUR FAMILY WAS OF HER EVERYTIME HER UNCLE JIMMY SPOKE OF HER. WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS TED

Dear Kim, Ann, George and family we want to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy,
and our hearts are truly saddened.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christina will remain in our hearts forever.

Maryann, Pierre and Maxime

XOXOX

I am shocked and very saddened, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry Kim and George, my condolences to you and family at this time.

Tina Miller

Dear Kim and George

We are saddened to hear of this tragic passing of Christina.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Norma & Bob Carss

I ran into Christina just a couple of years ago and she was just as wonderful, warm, and kind as I remembered her to be in school. I was speechless at hearing this terrible news. My sincere condolences.

Kim, George

Our sincere condolences in this very hard time.

She has left you toooo yearly.

Danielle & Donald

To Kim, George and Anne:
Words cannot express how badly we feel on the tragic passing of Christina.
Christina was such a beautiful young woman, both on the inside and out. We will
always remember her lovely smile and expecially those expressive eyes.
Our prayers are with you.

Lynda, Paul, Stephanie and Drew

We are so sorry to hear such tragic news.Our sincere condolences to Kim, George and all of Christina's family.

I heard the sad news yesterday and I was shocked.

I remember Christina back in September 2000 at Rideau Carleton when she paddocked a horse that I was driving in a media race. I was so mixed up and nervous in the winner's enclosure that Christina had to take over from there.

My sincere condolences to her mother Kim, to Georges and to all her close relatives.

André Audette
Le Droit

Kim, George and Ann,

Our most sincerest condolences for your loss. I am at a loss for words regarding your tragic loss...Please take care and God Bless you in your time of need.

Natalie & Steve
X0X

Dear Kim & Family

Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your daughter in a terrible accident.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

We are shocked by this tragic news and know that we are the better for knowing her. Rideau will not be the same. Stay strong and know our prayers and thoughts are with you Kim, George and all your families. Our sincere condolences.

Brian & Steph

I was stunned by the tragic news of Christina's passing. It's just not right for such a thing to happen. On behalf of Rideau Carleton Raceway, I would like to send out our deepest condolences to Kim and George and all of the family. Your sorrow is being felt by everyone.

Respectfully Yours,

Terry Lantz & Sarah Willits

We were shocked when we heard of this terrible accident and could not believe it. We will miss you `La Belle Christina` we really enjoyed working so close to you for the passed two years, we had real nice talks together. Our sincere condolences to you Kim, Ann and George.

I can't really believe this. I just saw you a few days ago Christina. I love you. I will miss you very much.xoxo

We are both shocked and saddened by this tragic news. Christina's smile lit up the paddock when she worked at Rideau Carleton and when she was racing her own horses there later on. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kim, Georges and Sylvester and the rest of her family and friends. Stay strong and may God keep you so during this difficult time.

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