Christian, Erik Douglas Age 21, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born on December 3, 1992 to Douglas and Diana (Samse) Christian of Taos, NM. Erik was currently a student at CNM and was studying Welding. He loved pottery, skiing, tennis, boxing, paintball, and hanging out with his buddies. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roger Samse. Erik is survived by his parents, Diana Christian, of Albuquerque, NM and Douglas Christian and wife, Susanne, of Taos, NM; siblings, Christopher Dvorak, of Albuquerque, NM, Jennifer Christian, of Taos, NM, and Jessica Christian of Albquerque, NM; grandparents, Carol Samse of Okangan, WA, and Donavan and Marilyn Christian of Taos, NM; uncle, Keith Christian, of Taos, NM; aunts, Pamela Christian of Los Angeles, CA, and Leslie DeRham of Seattle, WA; cousins, Justin, Haley, Brandon, David, Emily and Melissa. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Quail Ridge Taos, 88 State Road 150, Taos, NM. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800