Lisa Michelle Riney

Lisa Michelle (Maronick) Riney
02/05/1960 - 02/28/2023
Lisa Riney, 63, of Houston Texas, passed away February 28, 2023 with Steve Riney, her loving husband of 39 years and their four sons, by her side.

Lisa was born February 5, 1960 in Great Falls, Montana. After graduating from C.M. Russell High School, Lisa attended the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon and later transferred to Saint Mary's College in South Bend, Indiana. She was a competitive diver in her youth and continued to compete as a member of the diving team at both schools. It was at Saint Mary's where she met, and was later engaged to the love of her life. Lisa graduated from Saint Mary's in 1983.

Lisa and Steve married June 16, 1984 in Great Falls, Montana. They began their married life in Owensboro, Kentucky where Lisa began a career as a micro-biologist. In 1989, when their first son Alex was born, she chose motherhood over a career as she strongly believed that raising her children was her most important calling in life. Lisa was a devoted wife and mother while supporting Steve in his career aspirations.

Lisa was also a steadfast follower of Jesus Christ. Her Christian faith guided her marriage, her mothering and her many friendships. Lisa cherished her faith, sharing it with many through life's encounters. Her faith also served as a strong foundation throughout her long journey with cancer. She maintained an unwavering confidence in the promise of Romans 8:28 "….that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Lisa was a member of Houston's First Baptist Church and the Third Quarter life bible study class.

Lisa's four boys were her pride and joy. She loved nothing more than spending quality time with each of them. Lisa was always there for them….oh, how she loved her boys. One of her favorite pastimes was watching Notre Dame football with her family. She was a devoted Irish fan. In addition to raising 4 incredible sons….she had a knack for raising and training the family dogs. The dogs loved Lisa.

Lisa is pre-deceased by her son William Riney (miscarriage) and her father Bill Maronick. Lisa leaves behind her loving husband, Steve, four sons, Alex (Ellie) Riney of Houston; Kevin (Emily) Riney of Houston; Ben Riney of Houston; Jeff Riney of Washington, DC; her mother, Pat Maronick of Great Falls, Montana; two sisters, Sheryll Lashway of Great Falls, Montana and Deborah (James) Smedsrud of Red Lodge, Montana; and her brother Gregory (Audrey) Maronick of Camas, Washington. Lisa, "Gigi", is also survived by her precious grandkids Rylee and Sophie Riney (Alex) and Reagan and William Riney (Kevin), as well as many additional relatives.

A celebration of Lisa's life will be held at Houston's First Baptist Church Loop Campus, at 7401 Katy Freeway, on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00am. A reception will immediately follow. The service will also be live-streamed. Go to https://houstonsfirst.org/the-loop. Click on Sunday Toolkit and then click on Church Online.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to a breast cancer research organization of your choosing.