Rena Inez Bolton Obituary
In loving memory of Rena Inez Bolton (Chilliwack, British Columbia), who departed this world on December 15, 2025 at the age of 98. Rena leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Annie Silva and Francis Bolan; her grandparents, Pete Silva and Sarah Vedder Silva; and her siblings, Peter "Speedy" Bolan, Alfred Phillips Jr., Merle Phillips, John Bolan, Beverly Spalding, Annette Bolton and Pauline Gillis.
She is survived by: her children, Tim (Brenda), Jeff (Liz), Mark (Brenda), Steven (Gwen), Rene (Stan), Charlotte (Reynold), Wendy (Arnold), Gail (Peter), Brian and Sheila; her husband Clifford Bolton; and her siblings, Selma Phillips, Joyce Phillips, Bill Bolan and Ronald "Porky" Bolan. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and numerous adopted children.
In recognition of her lifelong contributions to Indigenous art and cultural knowledge, Rena received the British Columbia Creative Achievement Award for First Nations' Art in 2010.
