OBERINK, Christianus Albertus (Chris)

Born on July 1, 1944. Passed away October 23, 2025.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health, Traralgon on 23rd October 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 81 years

Much loved and loving husband of Corinne.

Loved father and father-in-law and stepfather of Christina and Paul, Arnold, Steve and Dianne, Gary and Arlene, Trevor and Kelly.

Adored Opa to Jayden, Jacob, Reece, Riley, Elisa, Shane, Layla, Chloe, Kaleb.

Great Opa to Zavier and Ivy.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Mr. Christianus (Chris) Oberink will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (October 31st, 2025) commencing at 11.00 am
At the conclusion of the Service the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park for a Private family Burial.

Chris's service will also be live streamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Dear Chris
    What a ride through life. You were a staunch, loyal friend .
    A kind and generous help when needed. You loved your bridge and family and friends. You loved a laugh and laughed even when you were in pain.
    Free of pain at last, wait at the gate, we will all be home, together again, when our time comes. Will miss you until then.

    Heather and Bradley Sneddon October 25, 2025
  2. remember him as a good guy, great to have worked with on some jobs fond memories

    bert nota October 27, 2025
  3. So sorry for your loss, deepest sympathy Corinne and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
    Mary and Alan Giddens

    Mary Giddens October 29, 2025
  4. Uncle Chris,
    You will always be remembered with a smile. Thank you for some wonderful memories. You will be greatly missed.
    Sending our love and deepest sympathies to Corinna and family. We are thinking of you all,
    Love , Amy, Costa, Zac and Alyssa.

    Amy Da Costa Veloso October 30, 2025
  5. Rest in peace, Opa. My deepest condolences to all family members. This past week, has been a time of reflection. Remembering the visits we shared and the love you always showed me and my brothers will always be cherished.

    Jayden Spencer October 31, 2025
  6. Dad your love for me and my boys was appreciated and you will be remembered for the good, the ugly and the hilarity. We will share stories and images of you with family we are yet to meet.
    May you rest pain free and the consciousness beyond afford you enviable perspective.
    The burden remains with those left behind. Love and sympathy to your true partner in life, chores and cards. Thank you Corine, all condolences to you.

    CJ Spencer October 31, 2025
  7. Opa, you were forever young at heart.
    Though your instructions on driving and relationships seemed dubious, you always showed unwavering love and kindness.
    You never failed to put a smile on my face, even in memory.
    ❤️❤️❤️

    Jacob Spencer October 31, 2025
  8. Sending my love and deepest condolences to Aunty Corina and all of Chris’ family. Uncle Chris was a wonderful man whose warm playful smile I will always cherish and miss. May he rest in peace.

    Tara Majoor October 31, 2025
  9. Dear Chris, I’m going to miss you terribly. Give your Will and Jan a kiss from me in heaven. Rest in peace, Chris. x Kizzy

    Kizzy Striekwold October 31, 2025
  10. Onze condoleances voor Corina , haar family, vrienden en Christina. Wat een verlies! Onze gedachten zijn bij jullie!♥️
    Lieve Chris,
    We mogen hopen met je reis “naar huis” dat je eindelijk je zus Wil weer gaat zien. Wat heeft zij jouw altijd gemist. Geef pa en ma een knuffel van ons.
    Wat zijn we blij dat we je pas nog hebben mogen bezoeken in je geliefde land. We herinneren je als een een lieve trouwe behulpzame oom die veel liefde gaf en geïnteresseerd was in andere mensen. Je hebt voor altijd een plekje in ons hart.
    We houden van je.♥️🙏

    Liefs Gert en Jackey

    Gert en Jackey October 31, 2025