Christian Ourtiague
July 7, 1965 - June 5, 2023
Following a lengthy battle with ALS, Chris passed away peacefully at home on June 5, 2023.
His indomitable spirit, for which we called him Braveheart, allowed him to persist in the face of his many struggles with courage, strength, resilience and above all grace. A gentle man with an abundance of patience and love, he will be forever missed by his cherished wife of 32 years, Áine, who was his pillar of strength throughout. He leaves behind his siblings Daniel (Michelle) Ourtiague, Evelyne Ourtiague Young (Edgar) and Diane Arduain (Patrick), mother-in-law Rosemarie Lundy, brothers-in-law Kevin Lundy (Alice), Brian Lundy (Angelina), Aidan Lundy (Hilary) and many nieces and nephews.
Chris had a wide and varied group of friends – from his early days at St. Gabriel's Grammar School and the Basque community both here and in France, to the Irish community he found through his wife Áine to his incredibly supportive American Airlines family. With a zest for life, beautiful smile and a twinkle in his eye you couldn't help but be drawn into his orbit. His sense of humor and his joy in interacting with his family and friends continued until the end, even when Chris lost the ability to speak. Chris was predeceased by his parents, Pierre and Denise Ourtiague, his brother Eric and his father-in-law Eamon Lundy.
Chris was a proud member of the Basque Cultural Center and an avid sportsman and duck hunter. He loved nothing more than sitting in a freezing cold duck blind all day long!
Chris will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family and friends. He truly loved each of them and if you knew him, you knew it. When his time came, he left this world as he lived, a sweet, gentle soul with a loving heart. His legacy will carry on forever reminding us that we control our attitudes.
Services will be held at St. Gabriel's Church in San Francisco, 2559 40th Avenue, San Francisco on Thursday June 8, 2023. Viewing begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at noon. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Chris Ourtiague's Braveheart Classic 2023.
https://fundraise.als.net/braveheart

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jun. 6, 2023.

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Tom

February 14, 2025

Chris was an awesome soccer player

We used to go out drinking in high school

Drive around in a 1956 Chevy. To the Basque club, etc. Everywhere

Chris and his family gave me so much. I didn't know he was ill and tried to contact a few times over the years, but I missed him

Chris's life was a gift to me, and I am extremely upset we never got to meet again

Thanks for your friendship Chris. I haven't forgotten

Thomas Abrahamsen

July 31, 2024

Chris as true and loyal a co-conspirator as you will ever find. I miss you Chris, thanks for your invaluable friendship. It was priceless when I needed it most. What an amazing, great, selfless family.

cathy massimi

June 10, 2023

So sorry to hear about Chis' passing. May He Rest In Peace.
Cathy McEntee Massimi

Joan & Jim Gavney

June 8, 2023

Aine and Family - our sincerest condolences for your loss. May he rest in light and peace. Joan & Jim Gavney

John Gunther

June 8, 2023

Chris was a classy guy who we enjoyed being around. He was so fortunate to share a bond of love and friendship with his cherished wife and best friend Aine. Chris will be missed by so many people who knew him. Rest peacefully my friend.
John and Josie.

John Fitzgerald

June 7, 2023

too Diane ,and all the family.sorry for your loss . Chris was a great Guy always had a good laugh with him [espically when the French National team was good ] World Cup 1998 ! I will miss him .God bless

Sebastian Romeo

June 7, 2023

From the first time Aine introduced me to Chris, I knew that he was a gentle soul and full of love. It's true that the Lord takes the young and Chris will shine his light down on every life he touched. May he rest in glory.

Nola & Kevin Mooney

June 7, 2023

A pleasure to have known Chris. Gone too soon but will always be in our hearts with fondest memories. A ray of sunshine. He told me once, as a nervous flyer, to think of air turbulence as a bumps on the road. It has worked. Thank you for the advice.

Kevin Reilly

June 6, 2023

Rest easy, Chris. Great memories from our days on the pitch. Condolences to Áine and family.

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