Obituary of Nestor F. Remenda

REMENDA - It is with great sadness the family of Nestor F. Remenda of Regina, announces his sudden passing on December 4th, 2005 at the age of 83 years. Nestor is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ina, his daughters, Jeanne Remenda (Ken LaBorde) of Saskatoon, Margaret Cowie (Donald) of Regina, Victoria Remenda (Michael OConnor) of Kingston, ON, and Susan Penrose (John) of Medicine Hat, AB, seven grandchildren, Shannon, Sarah, Graeme, Jillian, Thomas, Curtis, and Claire, his sister Sonia Brenne (Keith) and brother Lionel Remenda (Kathy). Nestor was well-known as a dedicated and caring teacher by thousands of Regina high school students and colleagues, by students in rural Saskatchewan and Africa, by students of the Gabriel Dumont Institute, and by students at the University of Regina. He was an enthusiastic baker of bread, golfer, curler, traveler, adventurer and musician. Nestor was a great supporter of the arts, music, his beloved city and province. Nestor also served our country in the Navy during WWII. He was a joyful and giving person whose service to his church and greater community was of great importance to him. His life was an inspiration to his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 9th 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Whitmore Park United Church, 336 Durham Drive, Regina. The family requests that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2360 - 2nd Avenue, Regina S4R 1A6 or a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. An on-line book of condolence may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com