With sadness we announce the passing of Regina Brack, known to most as Renny, at the age of 96 in Edmonton, Alberta on March 4th, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by her three beloved daughters after a very short illness in an otherwise long and healthy life. Predeceased by her many siblings and husband Irvin, she is survived by her daughters Debbie (Bryon), Dolores (Galen), and Donna (Kent), grandchildren Michael (Michelle), Kassey and Travis, as well as great-grandchildren Mason, and Mannix.

Renny was born in Scott Saskatchewan on November 22, 1925, the only of her siblings to be born in the local hospital. She grew up with six sisters and one brother on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, participating in farm chores as well as cleaning, cooking, gardening and canning. These skills would come in handy for the rest of her life as she always juggled many jobs.

When Renny left farm life she moved to Saskatoon where she got a trade as a book binder at the Modern Press. While in Saskatoon she met her husband, Irvin, and after they married, they moved to North Battleford where they stayed for more than 50 years and raised their three daughters, Debbie, Dolores and Donna. She worked full time as a printing press operator and despite her grade 7 education she also acted as the company’s proofreader. In addition to this she did all of the books for Irvin’s stucco and plaster business.
Renny and Irvin enjoyed a very active social life: in the summer it was traveling and supporting the North Battleford Bears Fastball Team and in the winters it was weekends at the curling club. However, her most beloved activity was her Royal Purple ladies, where she received her 50 year pin for never missing a meeting and dedicated much of her time to volunteerism and charity.

In between all of these responsibilities that Renny was so committed to, none was as important to her as being a mom to her three girls, and later a grandma to grandkids and great-grandkids. Some of her wise words were “no matter what happens, you can always come home”, “your friends are always welcome here and have a place to stay” and “be loyal to your friends”. Her house was always grand central where everyone was welcome and Renny was the head chef, sharing her love of food and cooking with anyone who could lend a hand and enjoy the company.

After the death of Irvin she remained in North Battleford on her own for about 15 years until she announced that she was ready to move closer to her family. Renny moved to Edmonton in 2018 where she was showered with love from her many new friends and her daughters. She lived her last few years of life in Edmonton and was able to spend many an hour watching sports, talking on the phone with her kids, and getting an abundance of visits from her family who loved and cherished her. She passed peacefully while holding the hands of her three daughters and we are sure that she would have asked for nothing more.

A small service will be held at Ashbourne. Donations will be gratefully accepted to Ashbourne (A Garneau United Community) 11148 84th Avenue, Edmonton T6G0V8

Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium

• Date : 2022-03-08
• Location : Edmonton, AB