René Lynn Gorka, age 62, passed away September 1, 2022, at Abrazo West in Goodyear, AZ. She was born December 17, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, to Stephen and Linda (Allen) Gorka. René graduated from Menominee High School in 1978 and in 2017 became a graduate of Ashford College with her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
René loved working with numbers and helping companies grow, with over 20 years of experience in accounting, was an Accounting Manager for EVO Transportation. She was truly happy there, loved her job and thought the world of all her co-workers.
René loved life. She loved to be surrounded by her family and her friends. She loved shopping with her sister Kim, finding new restaurants to try, traveling, laughing (she had the most gorgeous smile) and most importantly…her FAVORITE thing to do in this world, was she loved to dance. As soon as the beat hit, she would dance anywhere. She loved getting her closest friends together, getting dressed up and just having an amazing night and making memories.
René is survived by her daughters Stephenie Woods-Naroleski and Christine Gorka. Her sisters Kim (Wayde) Stahl, Felicia (Brian) Caulfield, Samantha (Allen) Bradshaw and Michelle Conine. René also had the biggest heart and love for all her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family, friends, and anyone else whose lives René had touched, we would like to invite you to her Celebration of Life at to help us Celebrate this beautiful and amazing woman that we were so blessed to have in our lives and our hearts:
Shadow Mountain Mortuary
2350 E Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Friday, September 16, 2022, at 11:00am
René loved red roses, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you bring a single red rose or if you would like, you can donate in her memory to the American Heart Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ShadowMountainMortuary.com for the Gorka family.
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