Rena was born in Lasswade, Scotland to Thomas & Alexandrina Hunter. Rena is predeceased by Dan, her husband of 63 years as well as her brothers David and Sandy. Rena leaves behind her daughters Donna (Daryl) Hutchinson, Cheryl Strzelecki (Lloyd Pack); grandchildren, Joseph (Kiersten) Strzelecki, Nicole Strzelecki (Luke Allen), her great grandchildren Lyla and Maxwell, her loving sister, Mildred (Claude) and her nieces and nephews.
Rena moved to Victoria in 1955 where she worked for the Provincial Government until she retired. Rena, Dan and their daughters were involved in Job’s Daughters where she was a Guardian of Bethel #27. Rena was also a member of the Eastern Star #17 & #22 and the Daughters of the Nile Miriam Temple #2. Rena enjoyed baking, sewing, knitting and gardening. Her greatest joys were listening to Dan sing, dancing the night away and traveling - their favorite place was Hawaii, where the sun and sand were warm.
A special thank you to Mom’s extended family at Glengarry for all their kindness and caring.
Mom, you will always be in our hearts – love & miss you – See You At The Beach! ALOHA