October 18, 2024   

On October 18, 2024, Stella’s long battle with Alzhiemer’s came to an end. Stella was predeceased by Ray Renneberg, her husband of 64 years, in 2022. She leaves behind her five children: Judy (Dean) Bachand; John (Brenda); Michele (Clay) Salter; Lisa (Jamie) Gushta; and Berni (Murray) Linfitt. As well as grandchildren: Giselle & Levi; Jason & Lindsay; Jodie, Lisa & Rae-Anne; Jordan & Erin; Kent and numerous great grandchildren. Stella is also survived by her sister Alice and sisters-in-law Louise, Joyce and Muriel. 

Stella was born in Semiwagan Ridge, New Brunswick. She was the 12th of 13 children. She attended secretarial college, met Ray, and they were married on October 12, 1957. As Ray was in the Air Force, they moved several times over the years settling in Kamloops in 1976. Stella was employed at Woodwards for over 20 years where she met several lifelong friends. After retirement, she was actively involved with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Stella was a devout Catholic and member of OLPH and Holy Family Parishes. 

Stella is remembered for her friendliness, her generous spirit, and her welcoming demeanor. Her love of baking, cooking, and feeding others made her house a home. There were always meals, snacks and treats waiting for her children, their friends, and later, the grandkids. Stella took pride in her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with each of them. One of her favourite pastimes was shopping!  No one could find a deal like Stella! If there is a Winners in Heaven, she will be there. 

The family would like to thank all of the staff on C1 and at the Hamlets for taking such good care of Stella for the past 10.5 years. 

In lieu of flowers, prayers at any Roman Catholic Church or donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC would be appreciated. 

You may offer a message of condolence at Cypress Funeral and Cremation Services for the Renneberg family. 

• Date : 2024-10-18
• Location : Kamloops