Gregorio "Greg" Renteria

Gregorio "Greg" Renteria obituary, Acton, CA

Gregorio "Greg" Renteria

Gregorio Renteria Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 11, 2024.
Acton - Gregorio "Greg" Renteria, age 84, of Acton, CA, passed away on April 6, 2024 due to complications related to congestive heart failure and pulmonary fibrosis. Greg was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife Diana Lee Renteria, son Gabriel Renteria, daughter-in-law Michelle Renteria, grandchildren Daniel Hendrix, Matthew Hendrix, Emily Renteria, and Evan Renteria, as well as sisters Lupe Anguiano, Carmen Escalante, and brother Raymond Renteria. He was preceded in death by his father Baldomero Hernandez Renteria, mother Carmen Sanchez Renteria, brothers Reymundo, Jose, Luis, Alfredo, Armando, Enrique, Lauro, Baldomero, and Rodolfo Renteria, daughter Tamara Renteria, and daughter-in-law Kimberly Bentley-Hendrix.

Greg served in the U.S. Army, 1st Calvary Division in Korea, and dedicated six years to his military service. Following his military career, he worked for the Southern California Gas Company for 49 years, serving as a Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor. Greg was a dedicated employee, overseeing operations in various gas storage fields and the POPCO gas processing plant.

He was an intelligent, hardworking, honest, gentle, loving, and charismatic man. Greg excelled in sports during his high school years at Simi Valley High School, where he held several records in football. He enjoyed golf in his thirties and forties, and was a loyal USC Trojans and Raiders fan. Greg also loved spending time with his grandchildren, sharing his passion for sports and imparting his industry knowledge on those that were eager to learn.

A ceremony to honor Greg's life will be held on April 26, 2024, at 11:00 am at Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home, followed by a 1:00 pm burial with Military Honors at Oakwood Memorial Park and Cemetery in Chatsworth, CA. He was a man of strong faith, which guided him through life's challenges.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the ASPCA in memory of Greg Renteria.

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