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Christopher LaBonge Obituary

July 27, 1949 - July 20, 2013
A loving father, husband, brother, and friend. Chris passed away on July 20, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

He is preceded by his beautiful wife Roberta, who lost her fight with cancer 22 years ago, and is survived by his 3 children Matt (Meredith), Kate (Jon Paul Collett), and Mike, and his first grandchild James Alexander LaBonge.

A Rosary service will be held on Friday July 26th at 7pm at Our Mother of Good Council Church (2060 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles), and a funeral mass will be celebrated at 1:30 on Saturday, July 27th at St. Bede's Catholic Church (215 Foothill Blvd, La Canada).

Please sign online guest book at www.callanancares.com. Callanan & Woods Scovern (818. 242.0258).

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jul. 25, 2013.

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July 31, 2013

dear labonge family I often ran into your dad what a great person and family man, he will be greatly missed. Larry and Amalia Cimmarusti and Family

July 30, 2013

Dear Matt, Kate & Mike,
We were saddened by news of the loss of you beloved dad, Chris. He was a lovely man, a wonderful father and an inspiration to many of us parents. Our thoughts are with you, your families and the LaBonge clan.
Alison and Dean Zanetos

May all your memories be happy ones!

Dennis Herrera

July 29, 2013

July 26, 2013

matt,kate,mike....so sorry to hear of your father's passing. chris and I met early in our careers when he was with s&h, and I was his client at flying tigers. chris was a good friend, and an inspiration to me over the past 25 years for his courage and positive attitude during some tough times. but most importantly was his commitment to being a loving and supporting father to each of you...god bless....Charles malone

Charlotte Saydah

July 25, 2013

Chris was a wonderful, kind man; he will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

Frances Murrietta-Chavez

July 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your dad Kate. Our prayers are with you. Joe and I are in Santa Fe or we would attend.
God bless
Frances Murrietta

Renie Radich

July 25, 2013

Growing up with Chris was a pleasure, and he was a wonderful Father, friend,and man. Gone too soon.
My condolences, and prayers to all who loved him.

Lisa Mandell

July 25, 2013

My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him. He will be sorely missed.

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