Claire Rena Wamel

(O'Brien-Kinsey) Wamel Claire Rena Wamel passed away Sept. 3, 2008 in Upland, CA at the age of 53. Claire was born in Canada to Leslie and Marjorie O'Brien-Kinsey Feb. 28, 1955. She grew up in La Verne, CA and graduated from Bonita High in 1973. She lived in Rancho Cucamonga befo re moving to the mountain town of Wright wood, CA in 1995. Claire worked as a controller for Silvia Const., but her greatest job was that of a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Claire is survived by her husband, Richard A. Wamel; daughters, Heather Allen, Sarah Shaw, Hayley Manchester, Kinsey Wamel; son, Chris Manchester; grandsons, Andrew Allen, Garrett Geboy, Zackery Shaw, Gavin Geboy; brother, Paul O'Brien-Kinsey; sister, Deborah Helms; niece, Erin Ac osta and nephews, Chris O'Brien-Kinsey and Trevor Helms. Services will be held Sat. Sept. 13, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 888 Hwy 2, Wrightwood, CA 92397. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, Ste 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.