Sergeant Christophor John Wilding, born December 2, 1967, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2026. A true Marine till the end. Chris fought a great fight. When the doctors would say, “I’m sorry, but...,” Chris would say, “Hold my beer,” and he would come home once again.

Chris served in the Army Reserve from 1984 to 1986, then joined the Marines from 1987 to 1996. He was very proud to be a United States Marine.

Chris loved to hunt, fish, and pick on his grandchildren. He loved his job as an aircraft mechanic.

Chris was preceded in death by his Granny Mary Wilding, his father, Julius Wilding, his brother Walter, and grandsons Maximus and Maddox.

Chris leaves behind to keep his memory alive, his wife of 36 years, Monica Torrez Wilding, and his sons Rolando, Ruben, and Andrew. His eight grandchildren are Emilie (Dalen) Brown, Gabriele Torres, Aliayah Torres, Jace Torres, Sylar Torres, Isabella Bailey, and Bodie Wilding. His two great-grandchildren are Asher Brown and Alivia Coble. His mother is Barbara Tahash of Caro. His brothers are Franz, Stephen, Julius Wilding, and Roger Decoster.

Chris will be missed by so many. He was a great human and an amazing man. Rest easy Marine. Your watch is ended, but your bravery and memory will stay with us forever.