Armand Joseph Renga
Armand Joseph Renga of Santa Barbara, CA passed away Nov 5, 2024 in the early morning hours at the age of 80 in his own home by Kym’s side.
He served in the Army in Vietnam from 1967 thru 1969 earning an honorable discharge after being wounded in combat.
He was an extraordinarily talented man who could do most everything with his hands. An accomplished bassist, he was highly in demand and played multiple projects of various musical styles in the Santa Barbara area.
He was a sculptor, painter and could fabricate anything out of brass, bronze and wood with his machining skills.
Armand was a sailor of the extraordinary sorts, fine wooden craft delighted him – with a love of the sea that lasted his entire adult life. He had a long succession of boats that he owned and cared for and was a most skilled Captain with a terrific combination of patience, and calmness on the ocean.
He traveled extensively to the Channel Islands for years and had a delightful trip to Mexico onboard CHARITY via Guadalupe Island with Kym in the late 80’s.
Traveling with Kym he visited Africa, Costa Rica, Portugal, Canada and Alaska as well as many car trips within the US.
Witty, soft spoken and gentle, he loved hiking to Pool Rock in the Santa Barbara back country and had many long term friends from all walks of life thru his art, music and sailing community.
Armand was part of a large respected Santa Barbara family and will be sorely missed. He leaves behind his wife Kym of 39 years, and his two children Claire Overnack, and Ian Renga – his children that he shared with Kathy Easton who passed many years ago.
Armand also leaves behind his sister, Camille Dellar and had an extensive list of nieces and nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews, an adoring sister in law, and numerous brother in laws as well as his beloved dog Abe.
A celebration of life will occur in Jan/Feb of 2025 with details to be announced. A scattering of ashes will occur at a later date on the ocean he loved so much.
In lieu of flowers please donate to VNA Hospice or the favorite charity of your choice in memory of Armand.