Christiane "Chris" H. Munayco

A celebration of the Funeral Mass for Christiane "Chris" H. Munayco, 70, of Killeen, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Killeen Memorial Park, Killeen, Texas.

Christiane “Chris” H. Munayco passed away February 28, 2021 in the presence of her beloved husband Carlos Munayco at her home in Killeen, Texas.

Chris was born on February 24, 1951 in Niederwerrn, Germany to Eugen and Irene (Keller) Pfeuffer. Chris worked behind the cosmetics counter at Dillard’s for many years and still enjoyed pampering herself. Chris was also co-owner of C&M Rentals and CTexas Realty. Anyone who got to know her was laughing with her soon after as she had a great sense of humor and had an art for being the life of the conversation.

Chris was enjoying her retirement and loved spending her time cooking, baking, telling jokes, traveling, and with her family while doling out candies and sweets.

Chris is survived by her beloved husband Carlos Munayco, daughter Jeannie (and husband Thomas) Arellano, six grandchildren, Rhiana (and husband Taylor) Close, Dorian Arellano, Madeline Arellano, Tristan Arellano, Laney Arellano, and Quinn Arellano, and four great-grandchildren Cayden, Rylan, Julian and Ellison.

Chris also leaves behind her best friend and dearly loved sister Sybille (and husband Mike) Baker.

Chris is also survived by her stepson Carlos Munayco, stepdaughter Joann Munayco, stepson Anthony (and wife Rosa), and stepdaughter Krystle (and husband Ryan) Purdy,18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Chris was preceded in death by her parents Eugen and Irene Pfeuffer, stepfather Manual Alvarado, sister Isabella Alvarado, stepson Jason Munayco, and two grandchildren Gabriel and Francis Arellano.

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, March 12, 2021, with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Crawford and Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen.