Christopher Allebe passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at his home in Los Osos. Â He was an avid traveler, deep-sea fisherman, hunter, history buff and a deeply committed activist in his Los Osos community. Â Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chris graduated from George Washington High School in the Winter Class of 1965. He served in the U.S. Army before he joined the Los Angeles Police Department, where he served for 22 years. It was on a trip to Belgium in 1971 that he met his soon-to-be wife, the French-born Elisabeth. The two were married seven months later. Daughter, Adrienne was born in 1979. After he retired from the LAPD, Chris moved his family to Los Osos. His love of travel drew him on countless other trips - visiting family in Europe, fishing in Mexico, and hunting in the southern regions of Africa. While in Los Osos, Chris worked passionately to protect the interests of his fellow citizens. Known to the RWQCB as "CDO-1019," Chris could always be found at public meetings in his trademark straw-hat with the feather dishing out his public comments with dry wit. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and eagerness to lend a helping hand. Chris is survived by his loving family: his wife of 37 years, Elisabeth; daughter, Adrienne; mother, Phyllis Allebe of Los Osos; and sister, Kristina Roth of Tennessee. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, at Los Osos Valley Mortuary, 2260 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. Los Osos Valley Mortuary 528-1500 Los Osos
Published in San Luis Obispo Tribune on February 14, 2010
