Lisa Valdez Obituary

Age - 50

September 12, 2023

Eden Prairie, MN

"Lisa Ann Rensenbrink Valdez passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 50, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Victor Valdez, and daughter Sofia, of Golden Valley, MN, parents Ray and Wanda Rensenbrink of Pease, MN, sisters Rachel Smith of Coon Rapids, MN and Jennifer Rensenbrink of Minneapolis, MN, and 13 beloved nieces and nephews. Lisa was born on December 2, 1972 in Milaca, Minnesota. She attended Community Christian School in Pease through 8th grade, then Milaca High School. She played basketball for Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa for two years, and then transferred to Bethel College in Arden Hills, MN. It was at Bethel that Lisa pivoted from basketball into a lifelong passion for running. After college, Lisa ran marathons all over the United States, including the prestigious Boston Marathon. She taught health and physical education in both Minneapolis and Richfield public schools. She shared her passion for running through coaching track and cross country, inspiring many young athletes. Lisa married Victor Valdez in 2009. They settled down in Golden Valley, MN and welcomed Sofia in 2012. Lisa loved being Sofia\u0027s mom-from Girl Scouts to violin lessons to dance performances-Lisa cherished every moment. The family are active members of Upper Room Church in Edina, MN. Diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in January of 2021, Lisa barely slowed down, continuing to run, cross country ski, and teach for many months. Her determination to live a full life in spite of her diagnosis was awe-inspiring to those close to her. She went running for the last time just weeks before she entered hospice care. A memorial service will be held at Meetinghouse Church in Edina on September 23, 2023 at 11am. Washburn-McReavy. com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996"

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