Christopher Bennett Whyte

1965 - 2020

Christopher Bennett Whyte, a loving husband, son, and friend to many passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 54 after succumbing to the cancer he tirelessly fought. Christopher was born on May 10, 1965 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from St. Prius X High School in 1983. He attended the University of New Mexico on a presidential scholarship. He then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin where he made the Dean's List. After five years of attendance he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990 receiving a bachelors degree in business finance and a masters degree in public accounting. After meeting David, Christopher moved to New Orleans, LA and they were married on May 27, 2017. Since moving to New Orleans Christopher was an entrepreneur in the real estate industry. Christopher lived a life full of adventure and love. He loved to travel and experience what the world had to offer. He was an amazing, caring, faithful, spiritual and fun person. He had a larger than life personality that filled the lives and hearts of everyone that knew him. The impact he made in people's lives was unmistakeable and unforgettable. Christopher is preceded in death by his grandparents Frutoso and Maria Mitchell and Frank and Lillian Bennett, uncle Charles Mitchell and aunts Josephine Mitchell, Celina Sisneros, and Marie Martinez. Christopher is survived by his husband David Stewart Whyte, parents Larry and Dottie Bennett, parents-in-law David and Dinah Stewart, grandmother Imelda Stewart, sister Sandy ( John) Garcia, brother-in-law Jonathan Stewart, niece Amanda (Cyrus) O'Haver, nephew John (Tabitha) Garcia, nephews Jaxon, Gibson, and Wesson Stewart, godson Josué Crespin, great nephews Matthew, Bishop, Josué, Ryot, and Augustus and great nieces Kasey and Rey, and his furry 4 legged daughter Deogi. He is also survived by dearly loved family, and many friends. Celebration of his life and memorial services are still pending.