Susan (NMN) Renteria Obituary (2024)

Our beloved Mom, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother went to heaven on March 8, 2024. Susan Simmons was born on September 3, 1940 in Yakima, WA and was adopted as a newborn by Dale and Marion Simmons. She was raised with her siblings Nancy and Michael. She later met her birth family which included numerous brothers and sisters. She formed a close relationship with her sister Kim. Susan's journey through life was one filled with love, laughter, and the creation of cherished memories. She was kind and caring. Her love for her family knew no bounds. Her affection for babies was unmatched, bringing her immeasurable joy. Her favorite moments were those spent surrounded by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whose visits would light up her life. She also had a bit of a wild streak. She loved dressing up in the latest fads, got body piercings and tattoos later in life, and dyed her hair bright pink just before she went into hospice. Susan is survived by sisters Nancy (Lin) Fisher and Kim Harless (granddaughter Tosha Blaylock Durand). Children Vickie (Ken) Shroyer, Michael (April) Albano, Anthony (Desiree) Albano, Tanja (Napoleon) Najera, and Bailey Huffman. Stepchildren Chris Renteria, Debbie Voss, Bennie Renteria III, Kimberly Holm and Jason Bennett. Grandchildren Stacie Marez, Nicole (Chris) McCallum, Mark Ford, Kolton (Brittany) Shroyer, Korey (Alyssa) Shroyer, Brynn (Jason) Thurston, Kayla (Donald) Haus, Michael (Jamill) Matthews, Brandon Albano, Kilee (Perry) Holman, Devin (Laycie) Albano, Darin Albano, Austin Robinson, Marcus Najera, Keisha Najera, and numerous great grandchildren. She had a special relationship with great granddaughter Zaria Najera Alfonzo. She also leaves behind special friends Shirley Alder, Kathy Campbell and a wide circle of friends and family. In addition to her parents Susan was preceded in death by husband Benjamin Renteria, Jr., daughter Debbra Busby, stepson Randy Renteria, daughter-in-law Trina Albano, brother Michael Simmons, brother-in-law John Harless, and grandson-in-law Dylan Marez. A celebration of life will be held later this spring. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. www.brooksidefuneral.com