Rena M. Brosche of Lompoc quietly and peacefully went to join the angels with her loved ones by her side on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the age of 64.

Rena was born February 27, 1945 to Phil and Audrey Brosche in Santa Maria. A resident of Lompoc for the last 2 years she worked as a kitchen aid with the vocational training center in Santa Maria.

Rena enjoyed ice cream, Diet Coke, westerns and coloring, and was crazy about Elvis. She had a delightful sense of humor and loved to make others laugh. She touched everyone around her and was loved by anyone who knew her.

Rena is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Juanita and Chuck Hopkins of Modesto, brother-in-law Larry Dufer, her nephews Eric Palmer, Brad and Cindi Dufer and their family, niece Michele Breves and her husband Art, niece Charlane Von Langen and her husband Peter. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister Phyllis Durfur. She is also survived by her extended family, Waive and Francisco Navarro of Lompoc, Marta Dela Mora of Lompoc, Miguel Murillo of Lompoc, Robert and Sara Delibertis of Lompoc, Anthony and Gianni Navarro, Ricardo, Michael and Ruben Murillo, Luciano, Trey, Adrianna, Jewelianna Delibertis, Jose Napoles, Teresa Bravo, Cindy Grayum, April Gilmore, Jorday, Alex and Kenzie Gilmore of Bakersfield, Felisa Ancheta and her VTC family.

The celebration of Rena's life was held at her home in Lompoc. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Starbuck-Lind Mortuary.

Rena will be forever in our hearts.