Obituary of Renee A. Hunziker

Passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at age 80. Predeceased by her daughter, Lisa Hernandez; Parents, Sidney and Marian Appelbaum; Sister, Paula Liberi; Niece, Joy Liberi; Half-sisters, Marilyn Samuels and Suzanne Cohen. Survived by son, Rick Hunziker; Grandchildren, Lauren (Malia Smith) Hunziker, Griffin Hunziker, and Leah Hernandez; Brother, Wayne (Roxanne) Appelbaum, Brother-in-law, James Liberi; Half-brother, Sanford Appelbaum; Nephews, Anthony Liberi and Andrew Liberi, Ron and Billy. Nieces, Debbie and Amy. Son-in-law, Mike Hernandez; Also, many family and friends.

Renee was many things—a daughter, sister, aunt,  mother, grandmother, and friend—but above all, she was a giver. She was kind, loving, and selfless, and she lived to take care of others. Fierce in her love and unwavering in her support, she showed up fully for the people she cared about and left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Giving wasn’t just something she did—it was who she was, it was her purpose-and her love will never be forgotten.

Please join the family to celebrate Renee’s Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10am at Annunciation Church 1754 Norton Street Rochester NY. Interment private.