Atanacio "Cris" Salud Cristobal
March 17th, 1940 - July 17th, 2022
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Atanacio "Cris"'s Obituary
Atanacio “Cris” Salud Cristobal, age 82, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 in his home. He is a long time parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MI.
Family and Friends may visit with Cris’s family from 2-5 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with a prayer service beginning at 5:00 PM. Interment will be in Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary, Waipahu, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Those wishing to sign Cris's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Cris was born on March 17, 1940 in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, the son of the late Apolonio "Paul" Cristobal and Calixta "Caling"(Salud) Cristobal. He graduated from a Vocational High School in Aparri, Cagayan as Salutatorian, the 2nd top of his class and attended The University of Philippines in Manila. He received his Bachelor's degree in Math and Industrial Arts and taught in Project 7 in Quezon City, Philippines. He was also a P.M.T 2nd Lieutenant in Quezon City. He also attained his Master's Degree in Education Leadership at Andrew University, Berrien Springs, MI.
On June 11, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Isabel "Belle" Domingo Baptista. In 1967, they moved to Deerfield, WI, where Cris landed his first teaching job in the United States as a Math and Industrial Arts Teacher. He made sure to also offer a teaching position to bring his beloved wife, Isabel as a Chemistry/Science Teacher; otherwise he would not take the teaching position. He said "All or Nothing". So, the employer made sure that both will have a position at the High School in Deerfield, WI. The next year, in 1970, they relocated to St. Joseph, MI, where Cris continued his teaching career (Math & Industrial Arts) at Benton Harbor Area Schools. He taught in both the Philippines and United States for a total of 42 years until his retirement. With that, he also taught Adult Education for 20 years. Cris also worked as a licensed builder and carpentry for many years. He was also a devoted and faithful hardworking and generous man. When Cris was not teaching, he enjoyed playing Mahjongg, poker, woodworking, collaging, traveling and the love for his Filipino culture. But most of all his love and fruit of labor of gardening. He cherished his family and friends. He also volunteered as a Boy Scout Master.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Isabel Cristobal; their two children: Daniel (Jennifer) Cristobal of St. Joseph; Junelyn (Adam) Konow of Bothell, WA; ; six grandchildren: Jasmine, Adam Jr. and Paul Konow, and Brenden, Lauren and Danielle Cristobal; great-granddaughter: Isabella Cristobal; sister: Benedicta "Bening" Villa of Ontario, Canada; two brothers: Clemente "Menteng" (Justina) Cristobal of Mississauga, Canada and Carmelito "Lito" (Arceli) Cristobal of Waipahu, Hawaii; beloved dog MeMe Joy; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins from the Philippines, Hawaii, Canada and Florida.
Preceding him in death are his parents; 1 grandson: Brian Cristobal; brother-in-law: Eligio Villa; and longtime pet companion: Citong.
Family and Friends may visit with Cris’s family from 2-5 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with a prayer service beginning at 5:00 PM. Interment will be in Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary, Waipahu, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Those wishing to sign Cris's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Cris was born on March 17, 1940 in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, the son of the late Apolonio "Paul" Cristobal and Calixta "Caling"(Salud) Cristobal. He graduated from a Vocational High School in Aparri, Cagayan as Salutatorian, the 2nd top of his class and attended The University of Philippines in Manila. He received his Bachelor's degree in Math and Industrial Arts and taught in Project 7 in Quezon City, Philippines. He was also a P.M.T 2nd Lieutenant in Quezon City. He also attained his Master's Degree in Education Leadership at Andrew University, Berrien Springs, MI.
On June 11, 1966, he was united in marriage to the former Isabel "Belle" Domingo Baptista. In 1967, they moved to Deerfield, WI, where Cris landed his first teaching job in the United States as a Math and Industrial Arts Teacher. He made sure to also offer a teaching position to bring his beloved wife, Isabel as a Chemistry/Science Teacher; otherwise he would not take the teaching position. He said "All or Nothing". So, the employer made sure that both will have a position at the High School in Deerfield, WI. The next year, in 1970, they relocated to St. Joseph, MI, where Cris continued his teaching career (Math & Industrial Arts) at Benton Harbor Area Schools. He taught in both the Philippines and United States for a total of 42 years until his retirement. With that, he also taught Adult Education for 20 years. Cris also worked as a licensed builder and carpentry for many years. He was also a devoted and faithful hardworking and generous man. When Cris was not teaching, he enjoyed playing Mahjongg, poker, woodworking, collaging, traveling and the love for his Filipino culture. But most of all his love and fruit of labor of gardening. He cherished his family and friends. He also volunteered as a Boy Scout Master.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Isabel Cristobal; their two children: Daniel (Jennifer) Cristobal of St. Joseph; Junelyn (Adam) Konow of Bothell, WA; ; six grandchildren: Jasmine, Adam Jr. and Paul Konow, and Brenden, Lauren and Danielle Cristobal; great-granddaughter: Isabella Cristobal; sister: Benedicta "Bening" Villa of Ontario, Canada; two brothers: Clemente "Menteng" (Justina) Cristobal of Mississauga, Canada and Carmelito "Lito" (Arceli) Cristobal of Waipahu, Hawaii; beloved dog MeMe Joy; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins from the Philippines, Hawaii, Canada and Florida.
Preceding him in death are his parents; 1 grandson: Brian Cristobal; brother-in-law: Eligio Villa; and longtime pet companion: Citong.
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