Teresa Renee Banks was born Teresa Renee Mongolo in Reno, Nevada on July 17, 1954, to Edward F. Mongolo and Mystery Agnes Schneider. She was the oldest of three brothers and four sisters. She grew up in Reno and graduated from Reno High School in 1972. After graduating she attended beauty college, even though she was already beautiful! On March 28th, 1975, she married her high school sweetheart, Michael Banks. In 1976 they welcomed their first child Aaron, a beautiful baby boy. Later that year, they joined their best friends, Lyle and Pasty Schwope in Townsend Montana. In 1977 they were blessed with their second child, this time a bubbly little girl they named Rebekah. Also in 1977, along with special friends, John and Nancy Williams, Gary and Judy Anderon, Diane Johnson, John and Joni Carlton, Lyle and Patsy Schwope, and many others they started Townsend Christian Fellowship. In 1979 they welcomed their third child, another perfect little girl, Rachael. Besides raising her own three children, Renee helped raise many others who referred to her as Nae Nae. She was naturally the world’s best mom. She also loved animals (except for bugs) and was very talented at many types of crafts but was a master at sewing and crochet. She spent her entire life making things for others. She spent many years making angel gowns, (burial gowns for the Nicu units at the Hospital) from donated wedding gowns. Even after her own diagnosis of cancer she continued to make hats and lapgans for the oncology unit at St. Peters Hospital. It brough her great joy to be able to bless others. Besides her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the most important things in her life were her kids, grandkids and many wonderful friends. She will not soon be forgotten.
Renee is survived by her husband of fifty years, Mike. Her son Aaron (Melinda, John, Taiylor and Parker) of Townsend. Daughter, Rebekah of Reno Nevada. Daughter Rachael Stubbendeck (Danny, Hayden and Madyson) of Townsend. Sister Tammii (Tony) Gomes of Reno, Nevada. Sister Patti Bright of Portland Oregon. Brother Mark Evans (Sheri and Meghan) of Post Falls, Idaho and Brother Dan (Melanie, Kayla, Courtney, Morgan and Taylor) Evans of Newman Lake Washington. Plus, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mystery Lincoln, father, Edward F. Mongolo, stepmom, Charlene Mongolo. Brother, Michael Mongolo. Sister Tyais and sister Wendy Bright.
1Corinthians Chapter 2 Verse 9
9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Penny henley says
Renee,you were always an angel! You will be missed, LOVE you forever😇
Pamela Feckner says
Sending our love and healing thoughts to Mike and the family of Renee. She is truly an angel on the earth and will always be remembered as having such a loving and compassionate personality. We will remember her as a sweet, selfless, giving and forever faithful person of her time on this planet. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife and friend to all. She always had a kind word for those in need and never put herself first.We love you dear Renee and you will forever remain in our hearts. We will send a donation to her favorite charity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memory..
LOVE AND HUGS FROM PAM AND FAMILY ( Mike’s sister and family)
Pamela Feckner says
My comment is above.
Pamela Feckner says
My comments are above
Patti Bright says
So many childhood memories on Castle Way in Reno..
Best wishes to your family sis.
Debra Whitney says
My dear Renee, you have always been my lifelong friend, and most of all my sister. I love and miss you!!!!! RIP with our Lord in Heaven.You will not be forgotten , Our family Angel!!!! Love Debra Whitney Thoughts and prayers to my family
TAMMII GOMES says
Renee, I have so many memories of all of us doing things we weren’t supposed to, doing things we were. On Castle Way, painting the patio, going to the ditch (when we were told not to, you standing on an old rusted trash can and falling through. On Knight Road ice skating in the back yard rink dad made for us after we took lessons to learn how. standing in a 3 foot snow drift in the back yard. So many more after we moved to Fernley.
“There will be a day with no more tears
No more pain and no more fears
There will be a day
When the burdens of this place
Will be no more
We’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day
We’ll hold on to you always”
Love you always
Mark Allard Belanger says
I only met you in Sept. 2020. You had a sore on your foot. Meeting you and Mike made a great impression on me. I will cherrish those memories…
Mark Allard Belanger says
God bless you! At Communion when at Mass, I will pray for you Renee.
Deacon Steve Barry says
Mike and family, may almighty God Bless you all during this time of mourning and loss. Be certain that Renee is in Our merciful Lord’s presence and actively interceding on behalf of those she loved. May the peace and presence of Jesus be especially with you as you celebrate her life. In His love.
Bobby brunetto says
Renee, you were one of my.first family friends i remeber and your family.as well. You were always so kind. Im gonna miss you and say hi to mom for me up there. 🖤
Laurie Ditto says
I worked with Renee (& Mike) for a short time. Her beautiful smile and countenance of light has never left my memory. She was a very sweet & special spirit, who brought joy from just being around her. She always looked for the good in others. Wishing peace and comfort for Mike & kids, and for the rest of her family. Wishing Renee all the joy & blessings she can possibly receive, thru Jeaus. ❤️🩹❤️❤️🩹😇❤️❤️🩹❤️