ALICE MARIE RENOOY
September 30, 1930 – July 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that we, the children of Alice Marie Renooy, announce Mom’s passing after a short struggle with age related illnesses.

Mom leaves five children, nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and extended family to mourn her passing. Sons Larry (Patti), daughters Alexandra (Jason) Vida, Francesca; Ray, children Samantha, Nathan; Bruce (Hilary), children Joe (Laura) Jonathan Timothy Audrianna, Jack (Brittany) Claire Emily, Rayanne (Ian) Alan; daughters Marie Killbery, children Meghan (Jared) Makenna Dekker Zaylee Zennyk, Garth (Becky) Kieran Kellan Freya; Lorna (Henry Wai); niece Janet Bennett; nephews Rob Van Steelant, Art Van Steelant, Leonard Rossnagel and their families. Predeceased by her husband Rens, son-in-law Russ Killbery, siblings Joe Van Steelant, Ed Van Steelant and Margaret Rossnagel.

Mom was born at St Joseph’s Hospital in Winnipeg to Charles and Maria Van Steelant, raised on the family farm in Rosser until she married Dad in 1952. They moved to Teulon in 1958 where our family owned and operated the Teulon Bakery, restaurant and bus depot until 1977. Mom and Dad owned other businesses in town, but none were as dear to her as the Bakery. Mom worked hard in the front end of the store, thriving on customer contact and being the heart of its operation. Ma Renooy, as she was known to many, was active in our community, volunteered with the Kinettes, WI and St John Vianney CWL while forging friendships that lasted a lifetime. Mom took great enjoyment in singing at church as well as many weddings. Her voice was wonderful. Mom had the ability to find humour in many situations; she had a strong spirit, was outspoken and kept us amused with her one-liners. Mom enjoyed travelling especially when it involved visiting her children and was always up for adventure. Family was most important; from weekly visits to see her sister to family gatherings with friends always welcome and no one leaving hungry.

In life, we loved you dearly, in death, we love you still;
in our hearts you hold a place no one else will ever fill

We extend heartfelt thanks to her friends and staff at Gateway Manor; the medical professionals of Stonewall and Grace Hospitals and St Joseph’s Personal Care Home for their kindness and excellence in care for Mom as well as support for our family.

In lieu of flowers, we appreciate donations to the charity of your choice.

Funeral service to be held on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 1:00 pm in St John Vianney Catholic Church, Teulon, MB with reception to follow at the Teulon Centennial Centre.