This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Renee Helmbrecht (nee Lopez) who died unexpectedly in her home on January 25, 2015, in Desert Hot Springs, CA at the age 45. We will remember her forever.
Renee is survived by her loving children; StevieRay Helmbrecht, Neal Helmbrecht, Amanda Smith, and her stepdaughters Heidi Helmbrecht and Natalie Helmbrecht-Davis (Sidney); her siblings Jesse Vasquez, Dan Vasquez (Kim), Chris Vasquez, Heather Lopez-Pulanco (Steven), Victoria Lopez, and April Bittner; and many loving nieces, newphews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother Jesus Bittner (nee Ramirez) of San Bernardino, CA and daughter Robyn Love Starr of San Angelo, TX.
Renee was born August 14, 1969 in Honolulu, HI to Jesus Bittner (Anthony) and Victor Lopez (Elizabeth). She graduated from Robert D. Edgren High School in December 1986 in Misawa AFB, Misawa, Japan.
