of Ingram, TX
September 6, 2016 - July 4, 2025
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She went to school at Hunt Elementary and attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Renee loved drama and recently played The Lullaby League munchkin in Wizard of Oz at Hunt School. Despite her young age, she exuded confidence and aspired to play the lead role in the upcoming camp production as reported by a counselor. She was a regular at Crider's, and enjoyed traveling to northern Michigan for water and snow sports. She recently completed 2nd grade with straight A's and was recognized as a Soaring Eagle by her teachers. Renee was a great classmate, friend and teammate. Being an athlete but a cheerleader at heart, Renee often found herself rooting for both teams. Most importantly, Renee cherished her role as a big sister to Cameran.
Renee was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Eugene Smajstrla, Jack Fierst, Clinton Freed and great-grandmothers, Francis Smajstrla, Lillie Crain, and Betty Freed.
Survivors include parents, Calvin and Catherine; sister, Cameran; grandparents, Michael and Janet Smajstrla, Stuart and Roberta Conant, Mick and Denise Freed; great-grandparents, Marilyn Fierst and Glen Crain; and many aunts, uncles, first and second cousins.
Services will be held 10:00AM, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Kerrville, TX with Rev. Bert Baetz officiating. The family has requested all attendees to wear pink, green, white or bright colors to honor Renee's colorful personality.
Ushers will be Shawn Salta, Brad Baker, Nathan Munton, Nathan Henry, John Mealy, Rich Schneider, Landon Anderson, Bear Aspra, and Peyton Ives.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Renee Smajstrla Memorial Fund through San Antonio Area Foundation. This fund will benefit Christian and other faith-based youth initiatives in Texas to provide financial assistance to camps, funding scholarships for campers, supporting leadership development programs, enhancing camp facilities, and fostering spiritual growth, community, and outdoor education.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the entire Camp Mystic staff, first responders, the Hill Country community, our friends and family.
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96 Condolence(s)
Vicki keller
Chattanooga, TN
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
We send our love and prayers to you from Tennessee in the loss of your beloved little Renee. May God comfort you with His
supernatural strength and comfort. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
"The Lord will rescue me and bring me safely into His heaven kingdom." 2n Timothy 4:18. We will be praying for you all.
Meg Kerr
Austin, TX
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Although no words can provide comfort in a time like this, I’m so sorry for your loss, and am sending love to your family.
Ben Hidalgo
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Roberta, Gary told us this morning in TRX of your tragic loss. I know the love and support of friends and family will help you through this difficult time. Fill your heart with the beautiful memories of Renee that you will keep forever. I pray for your healing.
The Neuburger Family
Tampa, FL
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Our hearts are breaking for your loss. We pray for healing and solace for your family.
Thirman and Michelle Dimery
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Our condolences to your family. You are all in our prayers.
Marveen Mahon & Keith Tucker
Spring Branch, TX
Monday, July 14, 2025
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. There are no words that can be spoken but prayers and blessings for Renee’s pure soul spirit are offered. We are friends with her great-grandmother Marilyn & we hold all of your family in our hearts!
Kaula and Dustin
Live oak, FL
Monday, July 14, 2025
We give our deepest condolences to this little girl family she was a very beautiful young lady she will be dearly missed and never forgotten about now she is heaven watching over the rest of her family. May her family be kept in your prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rest in paradise beautiful Angel
Consuela Palmateer
Live oak, FL
Monday, July 14, 2025
May she rest in peace. My condolences to the family and friends for the loss may you find comfort through this difficult time. I will continue prayers for everyone in Texas as this is a difficult time for everyone.
Tracie Abbate
MIDLOTHIAN, TX
Monday, July 14, 2025
Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
My condolences and prayers to continue.
Lauren Ayres
Littleton, CO
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Her gentle spirit and intelligence shines from her face. I didn’t know her, but I am touched by her all the same. She is an angel now, and her memory is a blessing. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.
Brandon Hebert
Sunset, LA
Sunday, July 13, 2025
There are no words that I can begin to use that can even come close to describing the loss that you guys have faced. I know I'm just one of a bunch who are signing your guestbook, but I want you to know, from next door in Louisiana, we are crying with you. I've never been a father, yet I've been crying almost non stop since July 4th for Renee and all the victims. But Renee needs you to be strong right now. The Lord has decided she has a very important job in heaven. You still have a job here on Earth. Renee would want you guys to be as happy as you can, knowing shes in heaven. Your sadness is absolutely justified, and even anger if you feel it right now. Just understand, time heals all wounds. While nobody expects you to forget about Renee, it will get a little easier as time goes by. I wish the family the best and judging by her photo, she was one VERY happy little girl. You did great, mom and dad, you raised a perfect angel. God bless you now and always.
Lauren Ayres
Littleton, CO
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Her gentle spirit and intelligence shines from her face. I didn’t know her, but I am touched by her all the same. She is an angel now, and her memory is a blessing. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.
Sheryl Stone Fowler
Plano, TX
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Paul and Family, what an incredibly special child she was. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Margo Denke
Tarpley, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Grandma Janet
No words can express my sadness for your loss. Our grandchildren give us HOPE for a future. This loss tears our heart. Please know that we as your friends, we as your community, are here for you, we share your loss. We must hope that in years to come, good memories fill the void.
Dr. Margo Denke
Anonymous
, NJ
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Renee is a beautiful soul. God bless her and her family.May her light continue to shine on this earth
Cindy Vance
Waldorf, MD
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Renee was a special child who has the hearts of so many. She is in heaven now and I am sure she is talking to God and will be a guardian angel to all who knew her. may you find comfort in her sweet memories. my condolences to all.
Diana Alvarez- Gutierrez
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Prayers & comfort & strength during this difficult time.. Our deepest condolences one the loss of your beautiful child. May she rest in peace 🙏
Debbie Grothues
Lakehills, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Our deepest condolences and we are sending all of you so much love and prayers.
The Grothues family
Michael H Ward
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Dear Calvin and Catie, We are so saddened by the loss of Renee, We send our hugs and prayers.
Michal Ward
Jessika Ward
Sailor Ward
Harold & Gina Buell
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss.
Praying for you and your family.
Harold $ Gina Buell
Cynthia Alvarado
San Antonio, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Sending my deepest sympathies to the entire family! I know first handed that no words and no hugs can replace the loss you are feeling. Know you have provided Renee with the most beautiful life that she could’ve asked for! She always seemed so loved and returned the love to her precious little sister while in our office! We are so grateful that we were blessed with her presence during her time here on earth! Our stone oak orthodontics office has been grieving the loss of her and gave taken a moment of silence to honor her life! She was a precious soul and I hope you feel so blessed to have had the honor of being her parents! Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers! May God comfort you during this tragic time!
Cathy Crittenden
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Catie and Calvin, our hearts are broken for you in the loss of your beautiful Renee. Please know our prayers are with you and your family everyday❤️❤️❤️
Mark and Darcy Gulig
Monument, CO
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Our hearts ache for your devastating loss. May God’s grace and peace be with you always.
Jim & Debbie Priour
Kerrville, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
We are truly heart broken at the loss of your beautiful little angel! May God comfort you at this time! God Bless!
Teresia & Jim
Harper, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for sweet Renee. She is a little angel now and with her great grandpa in Heaven.
Our prayers for the family. May the Lord gives strength, peace and consolation in this difficult moment. ✝️🙏🕊❤️
Krainman Family
Hutto, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Our hearts are broken for the loss of your sweet daughter. We are praying for your family and that you will find peace. Your beautiful Renee will not be forgotten here on Earth as she spends eternity in Christ's kingdom.
Manju Poovathoor
San Antonio, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the deeply sorrowed and grieving May her dear soul rest in peace 'and the Holy Trinity grant peace to all grieving family memebers ..
Virginia Craft
Crestone, CO
Friday, July 11, 2025
Though I never had the chance to meet Renee, I can feel the weight of the love she left behind. A life so young shouldn’t have to become a memory—but now that memory is something sacred, held close by everyone who knew her.
May her presence be felt in every moment of beauty and joy. My heart is with her family and friends 🤍
Donny Lennon
SPRING HILL, FL
Friday, July 11, 2025
My condolences to you and your family. I can't imagine what you're going through. Just know that we are praying for you. I don't know you, but I'm mourning with you. May the Lord comfort you in this dark time.
Ben and Rebekkah Clark
Austin, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
"What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Helen Keller
The Clark family is praying for the kind of comfort and peace that only The Holy Spirit can give.
Jeanie Ware
Kerrville, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
There are no words that can adequately convey the deep, heaviness we are feeling in our community over the loss of so many.
Your baby’s image has been imprinted on my heart. I cannot get her seeet doll face out of my mind.
Please know so many of us are mourning with you collectively, and we are lifting your family up in prayer daily.
Bill and Laynetta Thomas
Kerrville, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
Our prayers and love are surrounding y'all at this time. Please let us know if we can help with anything. Janet please know I'm squeezing you extra tight!
Laura Denison-Estrada
Wichita Falls, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just know that so many people are holding you in prayer. She will forever be your beautiful angel.
Theresa Pomerleau
Kerrville, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
One can tell from her photo she brought joy and love to many. May this bring you comfort. Prayers to all.
James & Tammy Shifflett
Grottoes, VA
Friday, July 11, 2025
We send you our heart felt sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter. We all grieve with all the families of this terrible tragedy. Know that the residents of Virginia hold you up in our prayers. May God give you his best comfort and care!!
Jane Lane
Burleson, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
I went to school with your cousin Beth and just wanted you to know your family is being prayed for from Burleson, TX. So sorry for your loss.
David & Rhonda Hite
Zavalla, TX
Friday, July 11, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss of this beautiful little angel. Our prayers for peace, comfort, and strength for your family. God bless all of you.
Donna Dunn
San Antonio, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
My condolences and prayers to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Cherish the memories. She may be gone, but not forgotten. 🙏
Ryan King
Wimberley, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Calvin, we’re keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time. So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and yours - The King family
Noel Miles
Acushnet, MA
Thursday, July 10, 2025
You dont know me personally,
This story reached me all the way from Massachusetts. I am so sorry for your loss of your daughter. Reading about her, she sounded like an amazing child. Prayers all the way from Massachusetts.
Karen Clemons
Richardson, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
My heart brakes for your sweet Renee and all the other children s families touched by this tragedy. Although I don’t know you personally, I am just so sorry you are having to walk this journey. May her memory always be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High abides in the Shadow of the Almighty.
Andrea Honeycutt
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Prayers to your family over the loss of your precious girl. We have been praying for your family and will continue to do so.
Ray and Becky Coons and family
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
No words can express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking loss.
Jill Raufer
Toledo, OH
Thursday, July 10, 2025
So sorry for your loss🙏🙏 May she R.I.H🙏 I have a granddaughter her age and loves theater too, was also in Wizard of Oz. May you find peace and comfort and she will be watching over you all
Nadine Roese McVey
Anderson, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
My heart breaks for everyone who has lost someone in this awful tragedy. May your memories comfort you and your family and may your faith sustain you in the difficult days ahead.
Andy Hedrick
San Antonio, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
I was heartbroken to hear about the tragic loss of your beautiful little angle, Renee. Though I didn’t have the honor of knowing her, I can only imagine the joy and light she brought into your lives. Please accept my deepest condolences as you navigate this unimaginable grief.
Hill Country Dental Associates
Kerrville, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
All of us at Hill Country Dental Associates are wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
-Dr. Casey Cazes & Summer Cazes and The Hill Country Dental Associates Team
Barbara Kirk
Houston, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
We are brokenhearted for you and with you right now. There truly aren’t words to express, but please know how loved you are by our family and countless others. Praying forGod’s loving arms to hold all of you close.
Barbara and Dana Kirk
Elizabeth Dawson
AUSTIN, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
God bless Renee's family.You created beautiful,intelligent girls.Renee has left for a beautiful place with lots of girls to play with and lots of family to meet! When things get sad,know that Renee will be there,giving you a message that she is wonderful,and is saving a special spot for you.God bless you all.
Maria & Daniel Thompson
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Our hearts go out to you as you celebrate the precious life of your sweet little angel, Renee. God bless you as you mourn. There surely is comfort in knowing that she is in Paradise in the arms of Jesus. ♥️
Lisa and Courtney Chandler
San Antonio, TX
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed.
jennifer wonderly
Camp Douglas, WI
Thursday, July 10, 2025
I didn't know your little girl, but God has touch me by having me come acrossed your sweat daughters face on Facebook. I was so deeply sad and touched that I felt I needed to reach out and say how sorry I am for your loss. You daughter has so many more years, memories, laughs, cries, bumps to get but it was cut short. She will forever be your cardinal!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I would like to donate to the cause you have for her. May God bless you
Linda Dickerson
Moose Pass, AK
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Rest in Peace beautiful little angel. So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. I can’t even imagine what you are going through!! God only takes the best!! 🙏🙏🙏
Matthew McKenzie
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Calvin and Catie, my heart is broken. I am so sorry for your loss. I will forever cherish the happy times we shared. She absolutely adored you both and I saw it over and over through the years. May she rest in peace now. Love yall very much.
Leonard & Diana Gulig
Argyle, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
As grandparents of 6 precious grandchildren ourselves, our thoughts, prayers and hope is that our Lord God Almighty Father can comfort the entire Smajstrla family during this devastating trial with his peace, grace and blessing. Amen
Tye & Laura Phelps
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
We pray for your peace, strength and healing. May you feel the love of God in a powerful way. Praying He replaces this unimaginable loss with happy memories of your beautiful daughter.
God bless you.
Sophia Andrade
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Sending you my heartfelt condolences. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
Beau & Ann Itschner
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Praying for yall & will continue in prayer 💚 Love yall
Larry and Kim Davis
Waco, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Our deepest sympathies for your Family🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
We truly understand your loss we🥲🥲💔💔
God Bless and keep your Renee in Jesus Loving Arms for Comfort.
Patti Harrington (Sandstedt)
Fredericksburg, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Micky,
We’re so sorry for the loss of your granddaughter. We will keep you in our hearts
and prayers.
With love and sympathy,
Patti Harrington (Sandstedt)
Jack Harrington
Jana Drane
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Calvin and Catie, I am so sorry to hear of Renee's passing. Renee was a beautiful little girl. May you know the peace that passes all understanding.
Pat
Indian River, MI
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. We are praying for your family and for all that were impacted by this terrible tragedy. I did not know her but can tell her picture, her apparent love of life and outpouring of Love that we was amazing. With love from northern Michigan.
William Sneed
Doole,
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
So sorry about your little angel Renee. Prayers for you and your family !
Darren mayer
Beeville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Lean on the Lord and he will be with you.
Mallary Whitsitt Birdsong
Nashville, TN
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Words aren't enough, just know I've prayed to my Dad to welcome her into heaven with the biggest hug and to watch over her up there. I know he will. God be with you all, sending all of my love from Nashville and will be honoring Renee on Saturday wearing her favorite colors. Love you!
Travis & Amy Reno
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
We love Renee and the Smajstrla family. We are heartbroken and are clinging to the promises of our Lord as we grapple with our grief. We will continue to pray for you all and will be looking for signs of Renee’s presence everywhere. Forever in our hearts.
Sharon (Messing) Bowie
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
My sincere condolences to everyone. Sending love and prayers to all. ❤️🙏
Laura and Taylor Herbots
Austin, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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Trey Scherwitz
Waco, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Prayers of strength and comfort for you during this horrible time .
Mona LeBleu
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Hug Cameron extra tight every chance you get as a message from her big sister. May God watch over all of you and Bless you.
Becky Foote
Lindale, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
While I am not from the area,
my heart goes out to you. I cannot imagine
What you are going through. I pray
That you have felt God's arms wrapped
Around you. I pray for you all as you travel
Through this heartbreak.
Lynn and Kirk Smith
Dallas, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Prayers and hugs to your family over the loss of your precious girl. We are parents of Brooke and Travis Hausmann. We have been praying for your family and will continue to do so.
Iris Cohen
Lancaster, CA
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out you the whole family and my heart hurts for you all and everyone that has been affected by this horrible tragedy.
Cade & Chanie Schaffner
Coleman, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
We are so, so sorry. We are so heartbroken for the loss of your sweet Renee! Prayers continued for your sweet family & friends. 🤍
Alexis Chacon
Dallas, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Continued prayers and condolences to your family.
Chase Brecheen
White Oak, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Rest in peace beautiful girl. God has great plans for you in heaven above. Continued prayers over you and your family. God Bless you all.
Amanda Knox Martinez
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Calvin, you and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chio Mejia
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to your family. Many thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love- Chio Mejia
Ray Davis
Corpus Christi, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
When words fail us we look up to heaven. God bless you and your families.
Kathy Erlund Este
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Praying for your family.
Megan Williamson
Dallas, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
We are heartbroken over the loss of this sweet girl. Sending prayers to all of you!
Imelda Thomas
Boerne, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
May God bless your family and wrap is arms around you all as you go through this difficult time.
With love & respect,
Imelda Thomas
Suzanne Gazda MD
R Braden Neiman MD
Neurology Institute of Kerrville Staff
Courtney and Bill Gambrell
Berthoud, CO
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Such a precious baby girl! There are no adequate words to encompass this heartbreak. We send abundant love to the Smajstrla family and wrap them in prayer. Bill & Courtney Gambrell
Robin Leslie
Spring, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Calvin & Catie, our hearts will forever hold a special place for you and your beautiful girl. We will continue to pray for you and your family. May God’s Grace be yours now and forever. With Love, Robin & Brooke
Adela Virgen
KERRVILLE, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to family & friends.
Our love & prayers go to you.
🙏 Sincerely
Adela Virgen
Alice LaVonne Hawkins
Prince Frederick, MD
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Jesus said, let the children come to him, do not hinder them, for the Kingdom belongs to God. Matthew 19:14
May God be your comforter now and forever more. Amen
Phyllis Burkee
Petoskey, MI
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of your little one. My comfort is knowing where she is and who she’s with. ❤️
Steve and Deanna Caraway
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Our hearts are broken for all of you in your deep loss of your beautiful young daughter.
May the Lord hold you so tightly in this time and in the hard days ahead.
Love and Prayers to you.
Barbara johnston
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
When I first met Renee I quickly saw how special she was. She lived her entire life knowing she was greatly loved. I mourn with everyone in sorrow of her passing , even though I know the Lord has her in His embrace. With love, Barbara Johnston
Barbara johnston
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
When I first met Renee I quickly saw how special she was. She lived her entire life knowing she was greatly loved. I mourn with everyone in sorrow of her passing , even though I know the Lord has her in His embrace. With love, Barbara Johnston
Kyle & Brandi Park
Fredericksburg, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Calvin & Catie, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Renee. She has made an impact that will last for generations in your family and this community. I am so proud to call you a friend. We are constantly praying and know she is dancing with her friends and Jesus. We know that Heaven is a promise, and we will all join her again. Love you all so much and praying for you all.
Rolinda and Arthur Schmidt and family
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Our hearts grieve over your loss of precious Renee. Her Mystic spirit will live on through each of you. May Gods peace be upon you.
Crystal Lampard
Hunt, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious baby. May God bring you strength during this overwhelming loss.
Gloria
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
I never got the chance to meet your beautiful daughter. But the way you explain her sounds like she was an Angel. There are no words that I can say that will help console you in losing your child. However, I am so very, very Sorry for your loss. May God help you and each of your family members daily in healing from this tragedy. May he wrap each of you with his love and compassion. Prayers sent to each of you and every family member and God Bless you all.
Ricky Bunker
Southbridge, MA
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Rest in peace I’m truly sorry for the loss of your daughter I know words will never be enough to replace the joy she brought to anyone who knew her. The story reached us all the way up here in Massachusetts and my heart tore in two Condolences to the family
Mike Ross
Huntsville, TX
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Sympathy and prayers to the entire family. Knowing Roberta and Catie I’m sure you have wonderful memories until you meet again. Rest in Peace Renee.