Christopher Graham Hughes
1958 - 2011
Christopher Graham Hughes
1958 - 2011
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BORN
1958
DIED
2011
Christopher Hughes Obituary
Chris is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters, Hannah and Beth; brother, Paul Hughes; and mother, Patricia Hughes.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Chris, his wife, and daughter Beth, moved to the Houston area in 2005, where he was the Vice-President and General Manager for Teledyne Geophysical Instruments. Chris's daughter Hannah, mother, and brother remain in the UK. Chris was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and friend, who will be missed by many.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, January 17, 2011, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land (Williams Trace Exit).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris's memory may be made to the American Heart Association @ www.heart.org.
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Dawn Green
January 7, 2023
Can´t believe the years have passed
Remembering our friend Chris
So deeply missed
Rip
From Dawn and Nigel xx
Clare Gilchrist
January 7, 2023
Still missed so much Chris. xxxx
Debbie Anhaiser
January 7, 2021
I knew Chris for a short time but liked him from our first meeting at Teledyne. It was sad when he passed, he was loved by so many. I wish his family the best and to know he is still watching over.
Trevor Barnes
March 4, 2011
I first met Chris when he took over at Teledyne Gloucester, and I instantly realised that here was a man who was just so easy to get on with and like. From then on I met Chris at various shows and exhibitions and he always took the time to stop and chat, and always with that smile and great sense of humour.
It was such a shock to hear of his passing, he'll never be forgotten and will always bring a smile to my heart whenever I think of him.
Trevor
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Desiree Villarreal
January 20, 2011
Dear Helen and Family,
I am so deeply sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Desiree Villarreal
Trudy Frechette (Willis)
January 18, 2011
Dear Helen, Hannah, Beth, Aunty Pat and Paul, you are constantly in our thoughts.
Life will not be the same, but Chris's life was one worth living, knowing he made the most of every moment and brought so much love and happiness to others will bring some comfort in time.
He was most definitely one of the good guys!
All our love
Trudy, Dave, Daniel and Chantal xxx
Valerie Rodermund
January 18, 2011
My deepest condolences to Chris' wife, Helen, their children, parents, and to all who love Chris.
I never met Chris however, my colleagues spoke of him as a genuine person who loved his family, and loved life.
My prayers are with all of you.
Duncan Brandon
January 18, 2011
It was an ABSOLUTE JOY and PLEASURE to have worked with Chris since his career began at Teledyne in the UK facility. I worked with him quite a bit on the financial side of things. When it came to anything (business, our senses of humor {which were both a bit biting}) he just "got it." I guess that sums it up, he "got it."
More than a boss to me, for sure. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
To Helen, Beth, Hannah and the family -our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Eric Brown
January 17, 2011
We'll miss you Chris. Our deepest condolences to his family.
January 17, 2011
Our Deepest Condolences to The Chris Family and his Friends.
Cablepro
ALVIN TEXAS USA
Beth Cartwright
January 17, 2011
Chris was a fantastic person and more like an uncle to me and my sister Naomi when we were growing up. My deepest condolences to Helen, Beth and Hannah. Sending you guys lots of love and good wishes from the UK. Take Care Beth xx
Layne Tapper
January 17, 2011
Chris was, and always will be, a great boss, mentor, and friend. I am so thankful that God allowed me to be a part of your work family during these past 4 years. Your sense of humor kept smiles on everyone's faces in the workplace, and you made us all feel as if we were a part of your family as much as your coworkers. I will continue to pray for your family and friends in their time of need. God Bless you, Chris, and thanks so much for your friendship and mentorship to all of us.
Cedric Echols
January 17, 2011
Dearest Helen, Beth and Hannah.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, at this difficult time.
There are four words that are stamped on my heart when I think of the life Chris lived here at Teledyne: Fun, Friendly, Fair and Fabulous.
Take comfort in knowing this:
Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Mathew 5:4
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope.
1Th 4:13
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.
1Th 4:14
For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive [and] remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.
1Th 4:15
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
1Th 4:16
Then we who are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
1Th 4:17
We love you and will continually be in our thoughts and prayers.
Cedric and Tangelia Echols
Clare Gilchrist (Willis)
January 17, 2011
Chris,
You will be sadly missed by many many people. Good memories to keep of you. Love to Helen and all the family. xxxxx
Clare Gilchrist ( Willis ) and family. xxxx
Ann & Robin Willis
January 17, 2011
Chris you will always be remembered as a great friend,loving husband,father,son and brother to Paul.You embraced life to the full and showing everyone around how to enjoy,always concerning yourself with others needs.You will remembered for the love you have given and our love and support goes to all the family at this sad time.
We will look up to you as you look down on us you will always be there in our memories God Bless.
Love Ann and Robin xxx
Malvern Worcs UK
Mark Amelang
January 16, 2011
Hellen, Karina and I are so very saddened by your sudden loss. We will miss Chris with his infectious smile and wit. He was always so happy and upbeat. We will always treasure the time we spent together. Love, Mark & Karina, Matt, Sasha and Zack Amelang
Patrice & Daren Carter
January 16, 2011
Chris, you will be deeply missed. Your warmth, your wit, your sheer sense of fun and of the ridculous. Thank you for your friendship. Helen, Beth, and Hannah, our deepest condolences and prayers go out to you.
Sarah Jeans
January 16, 2011
My thoughts are with you all xx
Esmeralda Silva
January 16, 2011
I met Mr. Hughes through the wonderful stories his daughter Beth told me. When I met him I knew he was a great family man. He will be missed. My best wishes and prayers to all of the Hughes family.
Kathy Railey
January 16, 2011
Helen, I am so sorry for your loss and hope your memories will comfort you at this difficult time. Kathy Railey, Houston Horizon Chorus
January 15, 2011
Ron and I are really going to miss Chris and his big smile. I don't think we ever saw him without it. Helen, Hannah and Beth, may God give you peace during this time and please know that we are here if you need anything.
Mary Waggoner
January 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone that knew him.
I am one of the fortunate people whose life was touched by Chris Hughes.
He was good to all of us and even without him around most of us are going to find ourselves saying "Chris was right"� about matters he was involved with. I will always cherish what I learned from him in such a short amount of time. There's no mold for you Chris for you were the mold. You will always be truly missed.
Linda , Rick Waering
January 15, 2011
Helen, Hannah, Beth & family.
No words can describe this loss.
Just know we are all by your side, always!
Chris, it broke our hearts to loose you
But you did NOT go alone,
for part of US went with you, so you will never be alone.
Jonathan Lewis
January 15, 2011
Chris and I first met as classmates during our first week at university in 1977 and it has been my privilege to experience and enjoy his great friendship in so many ways over the years.
Condolences and love to Helen, Hannah, Beth, Pat and Paul.
Despite the sadness and disbelief, I for one will also celebrate how much knowing Chris has enriched my life.
Zenebe Asfaw
January 14, 2011
I am very much sorry for what happened in brother Christopher Hudges.My wife who has been working in Teledyne told me the story and it was too hard for me to hear such sad event.I advise his family in Houston and UK to be able to adjust themselves to the situation because I know it practically that it is potential to break your inner heart.God bless the rest of his family. Zenebe G Asfaw from Houston,Texas.
Dawn Green
January 14, 2011
Helen Hannah and Beth we are sending our love and prayers across the miles to you all. Chris was a wonderful man husband father and friend ,We will miss him so much love Dawn Nigel Lucy and Natalie Green
WORCESTER
UK
Jose Beecroft
January 14, 2011
Chris, I can’t tell you how much we will miss your naughty humour, quick caustic wit and just plain fun. Things just ain’t going to be the same around here. Love to the family, we will always be here for you, our hearts are with you.
XXJose & Adrian
Steve & Linda Philp
January 14, 2011
Helen, Hannah, Beth Love to you all, we feel for your loss. The world is a sadder place for the loss of such a funny, articulate and considerate person that Chris was.
He crackled with life and energy every time you met him and we feel priviledged to have known him.
God Bless
Chris Kowalski
January 14, 2011
From one former Malvern Ex Pat to another my heart goes out to your family both here and in the UK, Chris...much love and warm thoughts...Chris Kowalski
Susan Burton
January 14, 2011
Chris will be greatly missed for his fun and sense of humour and friendship. He always made our children giggle and laugh so much.
We will never forget our Halloween parties and Murder Mystery evenings he will be greatly missed.
We send our condolences to Helen, Hannah and Beth our love goes out to you. Susan,Paul Laura Sarah Ade and Olivia.
Ray Patel
January 14, 2011
Helen: Please! try to recover,control and look forward for yourself and your daughters. Lord God gives and disposes too. for speed self realization, realize the ultimate truth of the life, the death. We both have lost a very friendly, sincere and honest friend. We are going to miss Chris for a long time.
With sincerest love and respect for you and your family. Meena and Ray Patel, Sugar Land , Texas
Ann Pavliska
January 14, 2011
Helen, There is nothing that I can say that can help you deal with the pain, except that I love you, and the Lord is watching over you and your family in this time of need. Chris was a great guy and I remember him being quite witty and a joy to be around. The picture of him with the tie in his mouth was the way I want to remember him, as always enjoying life and loving every minute of it. He brought music to those who knew him, and he will be a great loss to all. My sympathy is with you.
Susan Moore
January 14, 2011
Helen, Hannah, Beth, Auntie Pat and Paul - my heart goes out to you all at this time. Words cannot express the heartbreak I feel at your loss. I have so enjoyed 'chatting' to Chris recently on facebook and I pray that God will hold you all close at this time and in the days to follow. Yours is a great loss.
Safe in the arms of Jesus
Susan, Ivor & Family
bob campbell
January 13, 2011
each time i ran into chris @teledyne i was greeted with a smile & a handshake
Dave Moffat
January 13, 2011
I instantly liked Chris as soon as I met him at one of the industry exhibitions, he was very personable, warm and quick witted. Doing business with Chris was a pleasure; he was shrewd and very quick to see a solution that made sense for all involved. However I especially enjoyed the social time I spent with him whether it was on the annual Teledyne fishing trip, watching Manchester United play in Houston or just beers in the bar.
He will be sadly missed.
Mike, Liz John Talliss
January 13, 2011
Chris, with many fond and warm memories since school days. You touched us as well. With much love to Helen, Hannah, Beth, Paul and Pat.
Mike, Liz and John,
Yateley, UK
Sue and Boykie Willis
January 13, 2011
Chris, (Stuffer) we will miss you so much, love to Helen, Hannah and Beth
Sue and Boykie
Malvern,
England
January 13, 2011
Chris, (Stuffer) we will miss you so much, love to Helen, Hannah and Beth
Sue and Boykie
Malvern,
England
Meredith Segal
January 13, 2011
No words can describe the loss of such a wonderful person. A tragic accident that took a life and left a hole in the hearts of so many. Your smile, sense of humor and great nature will be remembered by all of us (and the sound of your sax on the Jazz times Four cd!. Chris, we miss you and will always carry your spirit with us.
January 13, 2011
Jack and I were truly honored to have known Chris Hughes. From the parties to the Trivial Pursuit games, to Chris's jokes about the mirrors on his cowboy boots,for his love of Helen and the girls...We will love him always. Jack and Christine Chittum, Houston,TX
Tracy Antoon Jan Emmy Hagen
January 13, 2011
My kids only asked me the day before "when will your cousin be coming over to stay with us again - he's so much fun" We shall all miss your dreadful dry english humour!! Our sympathy goes out to the whole family. Gonna miss you Stuffer!!!
Lita Casabar
January 13, 2011
To Helen, Hannah, Beth, brother and mother, my thoughts and prayers will always be with you. I will always remember Chris as the very thoughtful guy with a nice English accent. I have enjoyed working with him and every time I eat deep fried Turkey on Thanksgiving day, it will always remind me how Chris talked me into it. I was glad I was able to talk to him one last time last Thursday, 1/6. We, here at Teledyne Instruments, City of Industry, will surely miss him.
Lesley Wallace
January 13, 2011
Always a true gentleman, generous and funny. Will be sorely missed by many, many people in the UK and the US but will always be in our hearts. Our thoughts are with his family and friends
Anne Deane
January 12, 2011
I studied Physics with Musical Acoustics with Chris at the University of Surrey, UK. I am shocked and very sorry to have learned of his death today.
Chris was a wonderful person - great fun and very clever. I had enjoyed getting back in touch with him just recently.
My condolences to Helen and the family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46).
Dacus Hale
January 12, 2011
Chris was smart, fun, wise and will be missed. I still remember when he laughingly called me a "cheeky fellow" for some reason that escapes me now. I am not from the UK so I was not sure what it meant, but the big smile on his face was enough for me laugh along with him.
My condolences to his family and friends, and especially his work family at Teledyne Geophysical Instruments.
Debbie Anhaiser
January 12, 2011
I only knew Chris for a short time but it was my pleasure to have known him at all
Ida Neal
January 12, 2011
You were a great person thoughts of you will live on in our hearts. Helen and family my sympathy to you, God love you and will forever be with you.
Tom Compas
January 12, 2011
Chris was a class act, A-1 individual whose quick wit, broad smile and deadpan sensor or humor will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers extend to his family and fellow co-workers.
Cheryl Yearling
January 12, 2011
Chris will truly be missed here at work. I look at you door and see your name every day and think that you are just traveling overseas and I will see you next week or the week after that.
My condolences goes out to the family. May god bless you and help you though this tough time.
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