Obituary of Rena Vaso Chustas

December 9, 1951 – Banff, Alberta

May 16, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Rena Chustas, beloved sister of Archie (Garth), niece of Niki and Van, cousin of Elena and Constance (Robert), godmother of Kaila, and dear friends with Vonda, Robert, and Robyn, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Rena was a kind, gentle, and loving soul with a passion for skiing, particularly at Sunshine Village, and for volunteering with the Calgary Zoo and Calgary Stampede.

Those left behind will miss her smile, her independence in how she lived life, and her kind gestures to help ease the lives of others.

In keeping with Rena’s wishes, there will be no memorial service held.

If friends so desire, the family welcomes donations in Rena’s honour to be made directly to the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Life Institute at www.calgaryzoo.com/support-wildlife/.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Rena’s family here.

In living memory of Rena Chustas, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.