Rena Ann Tanaka (Janzen)

Rena, beloved wife of Richard, passed away peacefully with family by her side Friday, October 29 at the St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband Richard (Rick), her sons Craig of Calgary and Christopher of Banff, stepmother Kathleen Janzen of Port Hope, Ontario, sisters, Christine (Peter) Leblanc and their children Danielle and Melanie of Markham, Julie (Phil) Cutter and their children, Jennifer and Jeffrey of Mississauga, Charlotte of Boca Raton, Florida and her brother Jack (Sandy) and their son Jacob of Fort MacMurray.

Rena was born in Moose Jaw, residing in Calgary and then Montreal where she met Richard while attending McGill University. After their marriage they returned to Lethbridge where Rena worked at H&R Block and Dawson Berezan and Partners, now BDO Dunwoody. While working she earned her CGA designation via correspondence, graduating as the valedictorian of her class in 1994. Rena enjoyed reading, travelling, and spending time with friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is also survived by sisters-in-law Elaine and Pat and brother-in-law Gordon.

Rena was predeceased by her father Jake and her mother Irma.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Cornerstone Funeral Home 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Monday, November 1, 2004 between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be held at the CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB on Tuesday, November 2,
2004 at 1:00 PM with Reverend Elizabeth Brown officiating.
Internment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers or koden, Memorial Tributes may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 317 - 10 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2M7.

I lived up the street from Rena, and was best friends with her little brother, Jackie. I remember Rena and her (older) sister, going barefoot on the street and I thought "that's what teenagers do!"

Donna Belanger
Neighbour

I knew Rena in high school and at McGill and remember when she gave birth to her son? when we were all still in University. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

Sharon Scott Fox

Rena Tanaka (Rena Janzen - Class of 1967) passed away in October 2004 from cancer.

Annonymous

I was sad to hear of this recent loss. I pray that all those who knew and loved Rena would be comforted.

Thank you,

Bev (Chapman) McLaughlin

I lived up the street from Rena, and was best friends with her little brother, Jackie. I remember Rena and her (older) sister, going barefoot on the street and I thought "that's what teenagers do!"

Donna Belanger
Neighbour

I knew Rena in high school and at McGill and remember when she gave birth to her son? when we were all still in University. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

Sharon Scott Fox