CIUPEK, Renata Ciupek

Passed away peacefully at home, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, September 12th, 2025 at the age of 54; family by her side till the end.

Cherished daughter of Janina Feliks. Beloved wife for 35 years to Mariusz Ciupek. Loving mother to Dominik (Marisa), and Daria (Cameron). Dear sister of Miroslaw (Beata) Feliks. Predeceased by her mother and father in-law, Jadwiga (2021) and Jozef Ciupek (2023) and brother-in-law Waldemar Ciupek (1997). Sadly, missed by her sister-in-law Anna (Todd), brother-in-law Grzegorz (Malgorzata), as well as nieces and nephews Weronika, Michael, Veronika, Adrian, Patryk, Klaudia, Konrad, and Ewelina; along with many extended family and friends, both in Canada and Poland.

Born in Poland, Renata came to Canada at the age of 19, where her and Mariusz built a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work. She first worked on a farm before finding a second family among her colleagues at Vuteq, where she was deeply valued and cherished.

Renata had a zest for life. She adored her animals—her beloved pugs, Lola 1.0 and Lola 2.0, and her cats, Yoda and Kaitek—who were constant companions. She had a gift for finding treasures, always bargaining at flea markets or scouting for the best online deals. Her home was full of life and warmth, with music and dancing, blooming flowers and plants, and the aroma of her incredible cooking—meals that family and friends will forever remember as “the best.”

She found joy in the simple things: picking strawberries and blueberries in the summer sun, sharing conversations with friends and family, and nurturing the bonds she made with friends. But above all, her greatest love was reserved for her husband and children. Her proudest and most treasured role was being “Mom.”

Renata will be remembered for her generous heart, her vibrant spirit, and her deep love of life and everything that it had to offer.

She will be dearly missed and forever loved.

Guest will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Chapel of the Glendinning Funeral Home, 69 Wellington St. North, Woodstock, on Friday, September 19, between 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. Rosary prayers will begin at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 20th, at Holy Cross Polish Parish Community Church, 169 Ingersoll Rd., Woodstock, at 11:00 a.m.

Donations in Renata’s memory can be made to Oxford County Animal Rescue. Personal condolences may be shared at www.smithleroy.com