Rena  BUCHIN

Obituary of Rena Claire BUCHIN

December 29, 1950 - Lac La Biche, Alberta
November 15, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

Rena Buchin of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the age of 68 years. 

Rena was born on December 29, 1950. She attended Stanley Jones School, Crescent Heights High, SAIT, and Mount Royal University. At Mount Royal, she received her diploma in Social Work.

Rena never married and shared her historic home with her beagle “Cooper”, and her hand made raised garden beds, and water fountains that she created. Rena loved to laugh and tell funny stories, she was unique, caring, creative, honest, respectful and a humorous person. She was a talented singer and guitar player, as well as a nature lover, cross country skier, and volunteer.

Rena was a lovely, devoted friend with a generous spirit along with being fiercely independent, determined, resourceful and gifted.

In 2010, Rena began cancer treatment and was forced to retire.

Rena was the last remaining member of her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Zoltan George and Florence Iona Buchin of Calgary, AB. 

Rena treasured her friends and loved to have campfire parties, BBQ’s, RV Camping, fishing, flying kites, movies and all types of music.

Rena will be in our hearts always.

A Graveside Service will be held at Burnsland Cemetery (3020 Spiller Rd SE, Calgary, AB) on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.  Reception to follow at the Springbank Heritage Club (244168, Range Road 33, Calgary, AB). 

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Wellspring Calgary, A Lifeline to Cancer Support, 1404 Home Road N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 1G7, https://wellspringcalgary.ca/donate/. Condolences may be forwarded through www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

A tree will be planted in living memory of Rena Buchin. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3,   Telephone: 403-241-0044.
 

Thursday
28
November

Graveside Service

10:00 am
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Burnsland Cemetery
3020 Spiller Rd SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
(403) 221-3660

Reception

Reception to follow at the Springbank Heritage Club (244168, Range Road 33, Calgary, AB).
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