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REICH, Marlene Nan

December 24, 1943 — August 9, 2026

Marlene Reich passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born on December 24, 1943, Marlene was, above all, kind. She had a warmth that drew people close and an artist’s eye that found beauty in life: a garden in bloom or a quiet afternoon by the water. She loved being outdoors, elbow-deep in soil in her garden, waiting patiently with a fishing line in hand, or picking berries with her family on a warm summer day. Camping trips with the people she loved were among her greatest joys, simple time spent together beneath open sky.

Marlene’s adventurous spirit meant that she travelled every chance she got, from a memorable cruise through the Panama Canal that took her from Los Angeles to New York to the many bus tours she enjoyed, with Laughlin, Nevada, being her favourite destination. She approached the world with curiosity and enthusiasm, always ready to pack a bag and see what was over the next horizon. At home, she was devoted to her animals, especially her beloved dog, Daisy, who was never far from her side.

In her later years, Marlene also found a new outlet for her creativity as a crafter. She painted glassware and created thousands of pieces over the years, turning her artistic eye and love of creating into a late-life career.

She also cherished the friendships and sense of belonging she found within her church community. Her faith and the connections she made there were an important part of her life, and she treasured the fellowship, kindness, and friendship of those she came to know through the church.

Marlene was predeceased by her husband, Art Reich; her parents, May and Jack Teasdale; and her stepdaughter, Ruth Canning.

She is survived by her children, Kelli Oracheski, Justin Aydein (Lara), Derek Oracheski, Denese McPhee (Ross); her grandchildren, Derek, Sofia; her step-children Randy Reich (Claire), and Robert Reich (Rhoda), Mike Canning; her step-grandchildren Cory, Tabitha, Ian, Renee, and Raidon; her step-great-grandson, Carter; her brother, Roger Teasdale; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Marlene will be remembered for her kindness, her creativity, and her endless appetite for adventure, and she will be deeply missed.

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