James Rende

James Rende, age 96, son of Hollister businessman Samuel Rende and his wife, Virginia, passed away of natural causes at his home in Murrieta, CA early Thursday morning, October 13, 2022.

Jim was born in 1925 in Hollister, CA. He received his G.E.D. in 1947 after returning as a naval veteran of WWII. He served in the Pacific Theater from 1944-1946 on the USS Currier Destroyer DE-700 in addition to the transport ship, USS General Hase. He later attended Cosmetology school in Southern California where he went on to build a successful business and loyal client base until his retirement.

Jim was a loving and generous son, brother, uncle, and husband who loved his family very much. Jim had a wry sense of humor and always enjoyed a good story and laugh. He enjoyed traveling with his beloved Lenore, taking photos, working in his garden (where his organic tomatoes and oregano were legendary), and entertaining family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lenore, of Murrieta, CA, her daughters Marlinda Curd of Hemet, CA and Andrea Smith of Tucson, AZ (and their families), his brother Roland Rende (and wife Palmina) of Salinas, CA., nieces, Marijeanne Rende of Danville, CA and Lizbeth Coleman (and husband Randall) of Sacramento, CA, nephew Jonathan Rende (and wife Lily) of Redwood City, CA , and grandnieces Victoria Coleman, Toni Rende, and Shelby Rende.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Virginia Rende, and sister, Genevieve Rende, all of Hollister, CA

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, a viewing and memorial service will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Murrieta Valley Funeral Home in Murrieta, CA. A graveside service will follow at 2:15 p.m. at the Riverside National Cemetery.

Published in Hollister Free Lance · October 26, 2022