It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Rena.

Rena was a long-time resident of Fairmont Hot Springs and loved golfing, gardening and exploring the wild around the area. She was a pioneer at heart and the cornerstone of love for her family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Rena this Saturday, October 29th at 3 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Cabin in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Rena passed away peacefully at Columbia House in Invermere, BC on Saturday evening at the age of 93.

She is survived by her son, David, daughter, Diana, six grandchildren: Katherine, Jennifer, Michael, Jayde, Cierra and Evan, and five great grandchildren: Isabella, Jaxon, Sebastian, Harrison and Edison.

Rena was predeceased by her husband Brian Roche.

A very special thanks to the Columbia House staff who provided exceptional and loving care to Rena for the past nine years, especially at the time of her passing.