Yvonne Renee Aleisa

Yvonne Renee Aleisa was born on April 2, 1961, on the air force base in Anchorage, Alaska. She passed away on the morning of June 14, 2024, at the age of 63 after battling breast cancer for nearly two years. She was surrounded by her family.

Renee is survived by her loving husband, Khaled “Baba” Aleisa; her siblings, Debra, Richard (Lori) , Patti (Gary), Terri, Don (Isle), Tim (Carol), Elizabeth, Ron (Chris), Larry (Laura), and Cindy; her children, Amirah (Eric), Mo (Emily), Mish (Kara), Rishad (Olivia), and Cherish (Jeremiah); and her ten grandchildren, Jonah, Cate, Maddy, Eli, Marcus, James, Eleanor, Jude, Remi, and Zara. Khaled and Renee met in 1979 during Renee’s senior year of high school and began their life together a few years later. They filled their home with unconditional love and joy for their children and everyone who walked through their door.

Renee loved children and devoted much of her time to them. Shortly after getting married, she started an in-home daycare, becoming a blessing to many families by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children, treating each child as her own. As her own children began to have kids, Renee became an integral part of their lives, expanding her talents beyond childcare by starting her own photo studio. She spent her years caring for others and capturing special moments. Her children recognized the immense blessing she had been in their lives and wanted her to be a significant part of their children’s lives as well. Although the younger generation was fortunate to spend a few years with their grandma, we are deeply saddened that they will not have the opportunity to fully experience firsthand the incredible woman of faith she was and the depth of her unconditional love.

Renee’s heart was filled with Christ’s love, which she generously shared with everyone she spoke to, volunteering her time and talents to all. She frequently had visitors and spent much of her time on the phone with friends and family. Renee had a unique way of making you feel seen and loved despite your flaws, creating a safe and comfortable space where you could share things you wouldn’t even tell your own mother or closest friends. She was an inspiration and a pillar of faith for all of us. Renee welcomed friends and family into her home whenever they needed a place to stay, and we believe she will be the first in line to welcome us all into heaven with open arms and a big smile.

The funeral service will be at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4610 Belding Rd. NE, Rockford, on Monday, June 17, at 11:00 a.m. A public visitation is scheduled beforehand from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. A reception will be held immediately following the funeral service.