'You cared more than most': Mauricio Umansky remembers friend and coworker Christian Oliver after his death in plane crash

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mauricio Umansky is mourning the tragic death of his 'The Agency' co-worker Christian Oliver.

The estranged husband of Kyle Richards took to his Instagram on January 7 to pay a moving tribute to the ‘Cobra 11’ actor and his two young children.

Mauricio Umansky pens tribute to Christian Oliver

Taking to his Instagram on Sunday, January 7, Umansky wrote, “Christian, Madita and Annik, you will be missed,” referring to Oliver and his two daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10. 

‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum added heartbreakingly, “May you rest in peace.”

Umansky continued, “My prayers are with you and your entire Agency family. You are a great friend, father, husband, actor and agent.”

Continuing in his eulogy, he wrote, “You made us laugh, you care more than most. You are missed and loved.”

In the background, the real estate broker added the audio snippet of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’.

Oliver, 51, and his two children lost their lives while traveling in the Caribbean on Thursday,  January 4. 

The Royal St Vincent and Grenadines police force said that Oliver and his two daughters were traveling in a small single-engine plane as they were going from an airport in Bequia (a small island in the nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines) to nearby St. Lucia.

The aircraft reportedly met with turbulence mid-air after which it crashed into the sea. The pilot of the plane has also died in the crash. An investigation is still ongoing.

Christian Oliver’s ex-wife mourns deaths of her family members

Oliver’s former wife and the mother of his two children Jessica Klepser penned a moving tribute to her departed family.

Her statement was published on Friday on Instagram by Wundabar Pilates, the studio for which she works as Pilates instructor.

The statement wrote, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident on January 4, 2024, which took the lives of our beloved family members," per The Guardian.

Describing her elder child, Jessica wrote, “Madita, a vibrant 7th-grade student at Louis Armstrong Middle School, was known for her lively spirit and excelled in academics, dance, singing, and performances.”

The statement continues, “Annik, a 4th-grade student at Wonderland Ave Elementary School, was recognized for her gentle yet strong demeanor.”

“She was always the first to offer a kind word or a comforting hug. Her passions included basketball, swimming, and various forms of art,” continued the tribute. 

She added in the statement, “The deep bond, infectious laughter, and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik will be profoundly missed in their communities… [Christian’s] loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.”