Rene James

Rene James (also known as Teresa before she took her middle name in her twenties while pursuing a modeling and acting career) passed away on December 4, 2012. Born and raised in Fullerton, California her and her husband William Patrick (Bill) of 26 years moved to Tucson, Arizona over 18 years ago when her husband's job was relocated. Rene was a gentle and loving soul. She brought so much love and joy into the lives of her family and friends. She enjoyed taking long walks which she had to forego for the past several years because of ill health which included many back surgeries. Rene was beautiful both on the inside as well as the outside. Her gentle loving ways will be remembered always. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Bill, her Mother-in-law Ruth, her brothers Ron and Tom (Sherrie) Valenzuela, her sister Cherie (John) Witkowski, and several nieces ancinephews. The Wake will be held 5-8 PM Wednesday, December 12, 2012 with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Yorba Linda. Funeral Mass will be held 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church , Fullerton. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.