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I did not personally know Stefanie Rengel. I met her in the pages of The Star at New Years 2008. I am the mother of a beautiful young girl, a child I was once told I could never have, who shows some of the spunk and warmth I feel when I look at these photos of Stefanie. God Bless Stefanie and those left here to mourn a beautiful and loving soul. My heart aches for Stefanie and her family. Seeing her mum now, doing her best to carry on and enjoy her children and live her life; her brother so devastated by the loss of his sister,his friend and mentor;her fathers, and her other mum, all supporting each other, coping in a way the Stefanie herself I'm sure is happy to see. I chose the Dolphin icon because my precious daughter, aged 8&1/2 (the 1/2 is very important, you know) loves marine life, and is still not convinced that mermaids do not exist. We see Stefanie as a beautiful mermaid, ready to appear whenever she is needed. My thoughts are with the extended Rengel and Hung families. Mothers and Fathers, hug your children whenever you can. Hug each other while you're at it! And never let a day end without any angry feelings or conflicts still stirring. Put them in perspective and to rest. You'll feel so much better, calmer and balanced, and you will all thrive on your love and from the joy of loving and being loved. . Sincerely, Janet (aged..."Une femme d"un Certain Age) and Maya(aged 8&1/2). Thank You for reading our tribute to Stefanie and her circle of relatives and friends.

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Tina
14 years ago

My wish for you is that with one trial ending & one soon beginning that your family & friends can finally get some closure to this tragedy. Life will go on, but it will never be the same. May you hold some comfort in knowing your Angel from Heaven has returned and doing great & wonderful things there but will always be watching down with a smile. My heart & prayers

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Kendi
15 years ago

For you Stefanie i pray for at night. And i think about when the world spins without you being there. I spoke to and looked into your eyes, who knew that those words would be the last time i would ever talk to you again. I wish i could turn back time and warn you, warn you from what was about to happen. But who knew. Who would have known that the morning after New Years, you would be gone forever. I truly miss you and you will always be in our memories. All hopes and prayers goes out to the family and all of her friends. Rest In Peace.

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debbie hall
15 years ago

i never knew you and i can;t stop thinking about the horrible way you died. i have 1 son and the thought of losing him in this way would kill me personally. i hope that your family has many fond memories of you even though you were only 14. i hope that the person on trial now and the one that will go on trial later both get the book thrown at them. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily mayou rest in peace

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Nishita
15 years ago

Aw! Im so sorry this happened! :'( Stephanie must have been a sweet girl. :) and out of random jealousy, she gets killed :'( R.I.P Stephanie. I know you're in a better place now :) <3

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Kate Robinson
15 years ago

Aww Stef... I only knew you for 4 months...but you knew how to make me laugh. Math class was jokeeess :] You were such an amazing person and I still cannot believe how kind you are. Even on the first day when i was petrified from high school you came over to me and started talking...even though we had never met. I'm so happy I got to know you and discuss important math stuff [pshh no way] I'm never gonna forget those little short shorts you always wear :] AND WITH THE LEOPARD PRINT TIGHTS! ahahahaa ohh man You are truly amazing and have left such an impact on so many peoples lives. True angel <3

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Mary
15 years ago

Stefanie- I know our lives crossed paths many times- I played for EY soccer with you and lived only doors away from you. I'm so so so saddened by this tragedy and I know you are safe in heaven now. RIP

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Sarah
15 years ago

Ugh. Still cant believe this happend after so long. it seems like yesterday. when we were young we hung out a little bit. a neighbour across the street was good friends with her, so sometimes we would hang out at the neighbours or my house, playing basketball or catch XD then i forgot about her for the longest time. and january 1st my sister got a call from her best friend saying that stefanie got killed, me and my two cousins wwere just listening on to my sisters reactions wondering what was going on. then my sister went up to her room and told us. it took me a while to remember who she was but when i found out who i was is shock and couldnt believe it. stefanie looked like a princess in her viewing. that was the first viewing i ever went to. my heart was pounding right out of me. now i can never forget about her. so i always visit memorial sites for her. rst in peace angel (l)

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Jordy
15 years ago

i was just thinking about her yesterday; i wish we could have known each other better. ):

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Louise Lagerman
15 years ago

I know your pain,I lost my beautiful daughter March 2006 .I run a child loss website and forum [free of cost] For more support please visit www.mychildlossgrief.org/ Again I am so sorry.Your daughter is beautiful Louise Lagerman

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Emily Parisian
15 years ago

Stef was the most out going, fun, amazing personi have ever met. I will miss her so much. it has been almost 6 months. and i still miss her, more and more everyday. i love you so much. ill see you one day again <3 :(<3

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Anonymous
16 years ago

i may not have known you but i really wish i did now..................... rest in paradise

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I miss you sweetie....keep practising those drums.... The tear falls from the teddy bears eye

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Patricia Moreno
16 years ago

MY SHE R.I.P MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER FAMILY & FRIENDS. MOTHER OF AN ANGEL

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Anonymous
16 years ago

R.I.P, You are young and beautiful and lost to ur life to 2 people that deserve to be put away for the rest of their lives, rest in peace

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Stefanie You were such a nice girl, a great friend, and a wonderul person you always said hi to me always tlked to me we miss u and cant belive your done, just like that! you didnt deserve this,never. We'll meet you up there someday!

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Natasha Lively
16 years ago

I KNOW YOUR LOOK DOWN ON US AND WATCHING OVER YOUR LOVE ONES... MAY GOD AND I KNOW HE IS HOLDING YOUR HAND AND THAT KEEPS YOU IN OUR HEARTS REST IN PEACE OUR ANGEL....

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Anonymous
16 years ago

My condolences to Stef's family and friends. To her parents: through the distance, I send light, peace and I ask God to give you strength to support the pain of losing a child…Stefanie: Rest In Peace, the destiny would be in charge to give those that hurt you what they deserve.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I lost a friends son at the age of 17. there are no words that can change what has happened or even soften the blow. Just doing something positive in Stefanie's memory means she did not die in vane. God Bless everyone close to Stefanie. Its hard but God doesn't just take the old he needs young people in heaven too! May you rest in peace Linda K Russell

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I have no memory of Stefanie Rengel but believe me when I tell you I was so shocked that something like this could happen. I could feel it in my heart the anger the hurt the question WHY?? & even the tears. My heart goes out to all of Stefanie's family and friends. May you find peace and enjoy all the memories that this beautiful young lady left behind. R.I.P Stefanie, may you watch over your family & friends with your beautiful angel wings.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I did not know this beautiful young girl but words cannot express the sorrow. As a mother I cant imagine the pain her family feels. God Bless you. by pm

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Anonymous
16 years ago

when i heard that your flame had gone out- I shed a tear-not like the tears that have been shed by those who knew you and loved you-but tears of sorrow coming from a mother of a 14 year old girl-who used to live in the area where Stefanie lived and was murdered and who also prayed in the same church she prayed in. To all those family and friends of Stefanie-when prayers seem to be not enough-remember Stephanie and carry her light with you-forever-

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Anonymous
16 years ago

my heart goes to the parents, may all the collective sorrow, shroud them in this moment and help them in their grief, I can only begin to imagine what they are going through

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I can't stop thinking about how terrible everything has gone for you stef. You will always have a spot in my heart. ily.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Stefanie, though I have never met you and it would've great to have met you, I know that you were a wonderful person, but your memories will live on forever and we will all miss you dearly...R.I.P.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

i dont have a memory to share, but it doesnt mean i wouldnt have liked to have one. you're passing has touched many lives of those who may or may not have known you. i know what its feels like to lose someone close, and it becomes so hard to tell yourself things will look up when you've just lost one of the best things in life.. my condolences go out to all of her family and friends. god bless you, Stefanie rest in peace.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I really didn't get the chance to meet this wonderful girl. But I wish I could of. I am a Teenager girl who lives in Toronto and when I heard of this tragedy It really hit me hard. Rest in Peace Stefanie your an angel now ..Fly

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I can only imagine what a tragedy this is for the family to go through. I am deeply saddened by this loss and pray for the family to keep strong.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Wow, I lost my friend almost two years ago, in the same form young Stefanie was murder. It March 9 2006 he was 14, Brayton Bullock. This story is so similar it hurts so much. I know what your going through and I am so sorry you have to feel this pain! she was absolutely beautiful, looking at this site makes me cry soo much. I just hope they are up there together getting through this and trying to keep us strong! if you would like visit braytons site please do. www.rip-braytbee.piczo.com keep in touch, me and the bullock family are here!

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I have a 14 year old daughter, I have not stopped thinking about stefanie and I feel great pain, my heart hurts. All the videos and pictures that I have seen of stefanie she is a beautiful girl and truly is an angel. My thoughts and prayer are with you stefanie and your family. RIP

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I live in the neighbourhood where Stefanie Rengel lived. Although I did'nt know her, but son when to school with her brother. The sadness in that little boys face during the funeral was heartbreaking. I don't know how her family will go on. The two accussed will have to live with this for the rest of their lives. A beautiful innocent girl was taken from her family because of a twisted sense of jeleousy. Stefanie's pictures show what a loved girl she was by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family during this difficult time from the families in Parkview Hills.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

My name is Bailey and i knew Stefanie, we were on a soccer team together, we played on East York in grade 5. She was a really nice girl, and I'm sorry for the family's loss, as well as all of her friends.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Sr Rangel mi nombre es Dionis Padron, siento mucho pero mucho de corazon su dolor por que soy padre de una hija e hijo de la misma edad y no puedo imaginar el dolor que puede usted y su hijo estar pasando en estos momentos que dios les de mucha resignacion, nunca entendere por que dios la mando a llamar de esa manera, ni ella ni ninguno de ustedes se merece algo tan horrible. Que dios la tenga en el cielo y creanme que no he podido reponerme yo mismo con solo pensar en usted y en la carita de dolor de su hijo en la prensa por que me parte el corazon en dos . que dios los bendiga con mucha salud y resignacion

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Anonymous
16 years ago

"my name is theresa callus i do not know stephanie or her family, but i want to send my condolences to her family, may she rest in peace

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Anonymous
16 years ago

May we all keep the family in our prayers. She was a beautiful young women who was robbed of a bright future. May she be remebered for the angel that she was.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Our thoughts are with you. This should have never ever happened in our society!!!! Get it together GOVERNMENT!! First time offenders caught with weapons. GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL!! This is sickening, to say, I am NOT proud to be a Canadian! Lost in society! Our children , schools and streets are not safe from children, killing children? Take a look a videos in Iraq. Our children will be soon dancing in the streets with weapons! OK Mom and Dad of these 2 individuals. Stand up to the plate as parents, that this little girls parents have had to! MORALS??? Upbringing? Stand by your children and face this!! EXPLAIN!!!! Monsters! Our kids were not even allowed water toy guns growing up. Were is the self esteme of these 2 young asdults? And YES ADULTS!!!! This country hurts to live in it anymore:( What a waste of a beauty life....I truley hope that they never sleep again and when they try to, the see Stefs face and are haunted by thier actions!!! Discusted with The Canadians Young Offenders and lawyers that represent them. Lawyers with no morals Steve and Kathleen

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Anonymous
16 years ago

god bless the familly keep your head up at all times all she will be ways in our hearts for ever and ever take care

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Anonymous
16 years ago

WHEN WINTER COMES By Glenda Fulton Davis When winter comes into our lives With its uncertain sound To strip us of our warmth and joy, Our petals on the ground, We may be tempted to give up; To fold beneath life’s storm We may be tempted to forsake The hope which keeps us warm. But, we must learn to stand up tall; To always face the sun, And patiently await the day When winter’s work is done. For winter winds will cease to howl, The snows will melt away. Then we shall see the beauty of Another summer’s day. And we will have renewed our strength When summer’s wind first blows, For God will whisper once again The promise of a rose. I cannot begin to know your pain.This is unimaginable for any parent and there could not be anything more life-altering. There really are no words, only time...

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I have two kids one is eleven and the other one is fifteen. I can not express the horror that I felt when I picked up the paper and saw your beautiful daughter on the front page. I had to stop reading because the tears would not stop. My son went to Cosburn the same time Stephanie was there but he was in the grade ahead of her. May God be with your family through out this horrable time for you. By LeeAnn McGough.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I was Stefanie's Grade 2 teacher when she lived in Whitby. I will always remember Stefanie as a smart, bubbly, happy girl with a radiant smile, who had lots of friends. I can still picture her and her best friend Stephanie P. giggling and laughing together. Her light has dimmed, but will burn brightly in everyone who loved her. My heart goes out to her family. May God comfort them during this terrible time. Love, Mrs. McFayden

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Anonymous
16 years ago

You had a beautiful spirit...and always will have even though now it is in our minds and hearts only; Dont know what to say about this, no words are enough ... but you shall always be ... More Than A Memory

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Anonymous
16 years ago

The memory I have of you is of a Beautiful and smart little Angel...It is hard to believe that someone as special as you was taken from us...may you RIP and know that we cannot bring you back to us BUT we can make sure that JUSTICE is served and hope this AWFUL TRAGEDY never happens again... RIP STEF

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of morning shall be ended. Isaiah 60:20 Stefanie, i never met you but i know your grandparents you never deserved to die like this, you were all your grandparents talked about.Your going to be missed and we love you. Rest In Peace.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

rip stefanie u will be missed very much<3

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Stefanie, Her Family and Friends!!!! I have never met you, You did not deserve to die in this manner, Rest In Piece sweet baby girl!!! you are an angel.....I am a mom of two girls and it really hits home, well you are all in my thoughts and prayers.... You were taken way to early, what a senseless crime, Our prayers and thoughts are with you your family and friends!!!!!

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I never knew Stefanie; but I was very saddened as well as angered to hear of her tragic and senseless murder. I want her family to know that I am praying that God will give them the strength they need to carry on although the terrible pain of her loss will always be there. I also hope that the evil monsters who were responsible for her murder will receive the justice that they deserve; and nothing less.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Such a beautiful girl was taken away at such a young age. Rest in peace, God's precious angel.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I don't know your family or Stephanie I just want to say I'm terribly sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

sorry for your loss it should have never have happened to someone so young and innocent. I would also to say that I will keep Stephanie in my families prayers. God Bless.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

May this spark the brain for a better tommorow and shed light upon this situation, why do we treat our women like this???Keep ya head up!!!!!!

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