LaFleur’s Cancelled Trip to Honor Friend | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur was heartbroken to miss his longtime friend Jeff Ulbrich’s wife Cristina’s funeral after a last-minute plane mechanical issue grounded his private flight—forcing him to stay behind for team meetings while his wife BreAnne flew in to represent their family. The emotional setback reminded LaFleur of the fragility of life, especially given his deep history with Ulbrich from their time together on Atlanta’s staff. Cristina, who passed away at 48 from cancer, was remembered as a pillar of strength for Jeff and their kids, and the Falcons rallied around him as…