RENA MAE LAFRAMBOISE

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RENA MAE LAFRAMBOISE February 12, 1931 - February 12, 2015 With her family by her side, Rena passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Long Term Care Home Unity, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her son Michael Laframboise (wife Sophia), grandchildren Kurtis and Kelsie Laframboise, and daughters Lynn Siegersma (husband Glen), Trena Body, (husband Kenneth Kloster) and grandchildren Danielle and Trey Body. She was a loving sister to Delma Cuomo (husband Dan), Shirley Beaupre, sister Deenie Farenzena, Chi-Chi Farenzena (wife Noella) and Sharon Lajoie. She will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents Umberto Farenzena and Florence (Bellmore) Farenzena-Henry, husband Ollie Laframboise, son Wayne Laframboise and brother Father Frank Farenzena. Rena was born on February 12, 1931 in Worthington, Ontario. She was one of seven children born to Umberto and Florence Farenzena. As a child she loved to swim, play baseball and ice hockey growing up in Garson, Ontario. She met the love of her life, Oliver (Ollie) Laframboise and they began their life together as devoted husband and wife. They were blessed with four children, Wayne (deceased 1957), Michael, Lynn and Trena. After moving to the Prairies, Rena accepted a position with Canadian Tire in Thompson, Manitoba. First as a cashier then as the manager of the sporting goods department. She took great pride in her work and spoke very fondly of the wonderful people she had the opportunity to work with over the many years. While in Thompson, she enjoyed numerous fishing and camping trips with her family. She loved a day of fishing and then enjoyed fresh pickerel fillets for dinner. Rena joined the bowling league and became a very accomplished bowler winning many trophies and having the opportunity to travel for various competitions. A few years after Ollie passed away, Rena decided another move was in order and relocated to Luseland, Saskatchewan to be closer to her youngest daughter, Trena. While living in Luseland she was very involved with the Catholic Church working as a volunteer and being part of the Catholic Women's League. Rena loved to travel and visit with family and friends over the years. She did not hesitate to jump in the car and drive back to Thompson for a visit with Mike and his family and stop for a visit with friends along the way, or get on a plane to travel back to see her family in Ontario or visit with Lynn and Glen where ever they were posted. She enjoyed travelling to other countries and learning about different cultures, some of her most exciting international trips were to Paris, West Africa, and Florida. Rena took great pride in her family and was very proud of their accomplishments. Rena loved to cook, whether it was just for the family or many of those friends her family brought home for the special treat of fresh homemade bread and soup on her days off. She loved to spend time in her garden and had a huge love of animals. According to her wishes, a small private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to the Unity Long Term Care Activities Fund, Box 741, Unity, SK S0K 4L0 or the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Cards of condolence can be sent to 2307 Sparrow Crescent Edmonton, AB, T5S 0G8. Kirby Sarvas, Bob Clothier, Graydon Olsen, Ted Grondin and Shannon Ehry, assisted by Allen Irwin of Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Unity, entrusted with arrangements 306-228-4480. Our family serving your family since 1963.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 27, 2015