She was born to Franc and Terezija Rihter on September 20, 1935 in Nova Stifta, Slovenia. Rezi married Janez on March 16, 1957 in Asten, Austria before immigrating to Canada where they had four children.
Rezi could always be found in her garden and was also an avid fisher and hunter. She was a member of the Slovenian Society of Vancouver for 59 years, a regular five-pin league bowler at Willowbrook Lanes, and a canvasser for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Rezi is survived by her husband, Janez, her four children; Andrew, Mark, Jacqueline and Elizabeth, and their spouses, her six grandchildren; Lindsay, Brittany, Derek, Rachel, Kyle, and Jennifer, and her two great-grandchildren; Lukas and Kaid.
A closed Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's in Langley, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in Rezi's name.