Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator and former University of Hawaiʻi football standout Jeff Ulbrich, has died after a battle with cancer. The team announced her passing on Thursday.
According to the organization, “Cristina Ulbrich lost her courageous battle with cancer,” as the Falcons shared condolences with the Ulbrich family.
Jeff Ulbrich, who starred for the Rainbow Warriors before a long NFL playing and coaching career, is a celebrated alum in Hawaiʻi sports circles. News of his wife’s death prompted an outpouring of support from the football community and fans.
Cristina Ulbrich remembered
The Falcons acknowledged Cristina Ulbrich’s resilience during her illness and expressed sympathy to Jeff Ulbrich, their family and loved ones. Additional details were not immediately released.
Jeff Ulbrich has served as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator and remains closely connected to the University of Hawaiʻi program, where he built his reputation as a hard-hitting linebacker. Local supporters in Hawaiʻi noted his deep ties to the islands and extended aloha to the Ulbrich ʻohana.
This is a developing story. The Trade Wind will share updates as they become available.
