Raul "Roy" Carlos Renteria

Racine- Raul “Roy” Carlos Renteria, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Roy was born in Greeley, CO on October 6, 1953 to Louis Renteria and Elvira (nee: Arjon) Cruz. He came to Racine at the age of 12. Roy graduated from William Horlick High School in 1971. Following, he went on to school to learn the trade of welding. On April 27, 1986 in Racine, he was united in marriage with Mary Jean Stone. Catholic by faith, Roy also worshiped his Lord, with his wife and family, at Grace Lutheran Church. For over 30 years, Roy has been employed by Jensen Metal Products, with his current title being welding supervisor. A welding perfectionist, he enjoyed creating metal art as a hobby. During his time off, Roy liked to camp, cook on the grill, and most of all spend time with his wife and children. He was an accomplished handyman and was passionate about helping out family and friends with home improvements. A jokester to say the least, Roy could always be counted on for bringing smiles to the faces of those needing one. He celebrated the gift of life everyday and tried to encourage others to do the same. Above all, Roy loved and cherished his entire family and placed all of them as top priority in life. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Surviving are his loving wife of over 20 years, Mary; their children, Neal, Natalie and Noelle Renteria; father and step-mother, Louis and Evelia Renteria; stepfather, Guadalupe Cruz; brothers and sisters, Adela (Robert) Molina, Mary (Carl) Kramer, Albert Renteria, Nancy (Jeffery Helbling) Massenza, Frank (Roxanne Ruffalo) Renteria and Guadalupe “Linda” Renteria; step-sisters, Jesusita Yorks, Patricia (Joe) Garza and Rosemary Hagans; mother-in-law, Irene Wittke; sister-in-law, Janice Winch; brothers-in-law, David (Rae Ellen) Stone, Dennis (Karen) Stone, Wayne (Donna) Stone and Mark Stone; nieces and nephews, Michael Molina, Louis (Annemarie) Molina, Christa Molina, Michelle Molina, Matthew Kramer, Toni (Chad) Wyman, Megan Kramer, Dominic Renteria, Astee Renteria, Deni (Robert) Buscemi, Brittany Massenza, Nicole Massenza, Jennifer (Josh Hernandez)Chavez, Tia Renteria, Heather Fors, Davina (Joe, MD) Fanciulla, Carissa (Bruce) Yahnke, Katie (Craig) Parsons, Steve Winch, Mike (Ashley) Winch, Rebecca Winch, Elizabeth Stone, Michelle (fiancé, Brian Zielinski) Stone; Danny, Eric and Jackie Stone; and by many other special relatives, co-workers and friends. Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Elvira Cruz on March 3, 2005; and brother, Louis Renteria Jr. while fighting during the Vietnam War, in October of 1966. A Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11 am with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 pm and in St. Lucy Church on Thursday from 10-11 am. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial fund that will be established at a later date. A special note of thanks to the police, emergency responders, and hospital staff, for the care and assistance that was extended in our time of need. God bless all of you!