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Christopher McCALLISTER Obituary

McCALLISTER, Christopher James "Chris", November 19, 1981 - June 9, 2012 has gone home to Heaven after courageously serving our military branches, Navy and Army in the Iraq War for 10 years. He recently fought against a battle for life and lost. Christopher leaves behind a great void for so many friends and family whom loved him dearly; especially his mother, Christine; ex-wife, Tamara; children, Dakota, Cheyenne and Christian; along with god-mother, Alice and aunt, Candy; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Christopher was preceded in death by father, Ernest and son, Tristan. A Celebration of life is being held in which to pay respects and honor Christopher on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Salvation Army Chapel, 1001 N. Richey Blvd., Tucson, AZ. Mr. Mechanic, may you rest eternally in God's arms, I love you, mom.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 26, 2012.

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Allyssa Kittle

August 4, 2023

I wish I could have met you as an adult. You have been and always be in my thoughts. My sincerest condolences to your mother.

Martin Carrillo

June 26, 2012

Our sincere condolences to you, Christine, Tammy, Alice and your entire family.

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