Dr. Renee Rolston-Mensah

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Renee Rolston-Mensah, MD, a distinguished urologist and urogynecologist, beloved mother, and wife. Dr. Rolston-Mensah’s death leaves behind her husband Pascal Mensah, and her two children, Leo (2 years old), and Lyla (1 years old). Dr. Rolston-Mensah was an exemplary scholar, and cared deeply about her children’s education.

A Tribute to My Beloved

My wife, Renee, did many extraordinary things but above all, she was someone who went above and beyond for the people she loved.

If she could choose how to be remembered, I believe she would want to be known first as a loving mother. A mother who would endure anything for her children. To say her first pregnancy was difficult would be an understatement, yet her love was stronger than any pain. She never wanted Leo to be alone, and somehow, with a strength that still amazes me, she chose to go through that journey again just six months later. Because of her courage and selflessness, we have our two beautiful children, Leo and Lyla, her greatest gifts to this world.

Renee’s love extended far beyond our home. She showed up for her family in ways that were quiet, constant, and life-changing. She didn’t just care, she acted. She paid attention. She made a difference.

She should also be remembered as a remarkable physician. Renee was the kind of doctor who went above and beyond for her patients, but also for the residents and fellows she trained. She gave her time, her knowledge, and her heart to medicine, and in doing so, she left a lasting impact on countless lives many of whom she may never even have known.

And then there was the Renee I was lucky enough to explore the world with my partner in adventure. Together, we traveled across East Asia, stood in awe of Europe’s architecture, searched for cenotes in Mexico, and experienced the beauty of safaris and rainforests in Sub-Saharan Africa. She brought curiosity, joy, and wonder into every journey we took.

Renee was all of these things but what tied them all together was this: for the things that mattered most to her, she always went above and beyond.

When I first met Renee, the odds didn’t exactly seem in our favor. It was the middle of COVID, and a small misunderstanding of what we later jokingly called “tomato-gate” almost derailed everything before it began. But from the very first day, I knew she was my person. And from that moment on, we never looked back.

My life became better in every possible way because of her more than I ever thought possible. My family, my friends, and anyone who had the privilege of meeting Renee knew just how special she was. She had a way of leaving a mark on people that could never be erased.

I always believed we would grow old together. I thought I would be the one to leave this world first. But it seems God had other plans.

As painful as this loss is, I find strength in my faith. God gives, and God takes. This world is only a transitional place, and I have come to see that Renee’s time here , her presence, and her love , was a gift that I was blessed to experience.

And I hold onto the belief that this is not the end. That one day, we will meet again.Until then, I will carry her with me in our children, in our memories, and in everything she taught me about love, strength, and what it truly means to go above and beyond.

Rest In Peace, My Love,

Pascal Mensah ☨