Christopher Lee Wawrin

Christopher Lee Wawrin, age 51, of Hobbs, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Born on March 20, 1972 in Trenton, Michigan. He was the son of Eugene Wawrin and Claudia (Bradley) Atkinson.
After graduating from Carlson High School, Chris went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. He was employed with WSP Global Corporation as a construction engineer for the last 20 years.
Chris had a passion for architecture from a young age and helped design many custom homes and commercial buildings in the Downriver area. A lifelong learner, Chris visited nearly all of the 50 states as well as traveling abroad. Chris loved nostalgia and long walks down memory lane. He felt comfort in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania where he spent some of the best times of his life. A few of his favorite things included, Mexican food, Sunday Fundays, sing a longs with his best friend, gardening, a stray cat named Squeaky, and his Dodge Ram. Chris was a kindhearted, friendly man and you could consider yourself lucky to call him a friend.
He is survived by his parents Eugene (Nancy) Wawrin and Claudia (Frank) Atkinson, sister, Carrie (Rich) Dolsen, step sisters, Meghan Dyke and Ashley Dyke, step brother, Frank Atkinson Jr., step sister Sarah (Jay) Williams, nephew Jack (Lyndsay) Dolsen, niece Lainey Dolsen, nephew Will Dolsen, step niece Ellyson Dyke, and great nieces Elora and Lydia Dolsen.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Thursday, March 14, 2024, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.