Christina O'Rourke

January 10, 1953 - December 1, 2017

Christina O'Rourke, Lin Yi Chun, was born in Taipei, Taiwan on January 10th 1953. She married Gary O'Rourke on July 28th 1973. She had two children, Mary and James. They didn't come to the USA until 1983, when Gary was sent to Whiteman Air Force base in Missouri. Her family spent most their lives overseas in Okinawa Japan, Philippines and Germany. Gary got orders for Florida in 1991and retired there in 1994. Christina mostly worked in the restaurant industry. She owned her own bar, called Shanhai Lounge and her own Chinese restaurant named Yummy. Her highest level of education is high school. Her greatest achievement was being a grandmother to Melina and Chloe, it was a dream come true for her. She will be forever missed in all our hearts. She also leaves behind two sisters. She in the 10th child out of 10 children. She became a believer in 1983 while in Missouri. In November 2017, She went into the hospital for complications from diabetes and while she was there, she fell and broke her back. The doctor said she needed back surgery and she died during surgery from cardiac arrest that resulted in a massive stroke. Her absence will forever leave a void in our hearts. She was a bright light and bought joy to all those around her. She is now with our Lord Jesus Christ and may she rest in peace. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. Visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.