Christopher J Relph

Firefighter

Department: Fort McMurray Fire Department
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Employment: Career (Full Time)
Date of Death: April 2, 2018
Date of Birth: March 25, 1989
Age at Death: 29
Memorial Panel: 20

Story

Chris Relph passed away on April 2^nd, 2018 at the age of 29 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Bathurst, NB, Chris made his home in Fort McMurray for the past 10 years where he was employed as a firefighter/EMT for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Fire Department Local 2494.

Chris was a hard-working man who was dedicated to his job, young family and his love of hockey. He will forever be remembered as an amazing husband, father, son and friend to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Sherianne (Shantz); his 7-year old daughter Rylie Anne; his parents Donald & Nancy (LeBlanc) of Bathurst, NB; his grandmother Royetta LeBlanc also of Bathurst; his father and mother-in-law Geoff and Shelley Shantz, brother-in-law Trevor Shantz, and sister-in-law Erynn Shantz all of Fort McMurray. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.