Louise passed away early Wednesday morning on September 27, 2017 into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, one week after her 98th birthday. Louise was born in Canonsburg, PA  and moved to California in 1948 with her husband Joe, where they owned and operated Pittsburg Wholesale Grocers. In 1956,  they moved to Brentwood and she continued to reside there after her husband Joe passed away in 2002. Louise was member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the Catholic Daughters of America.
Louise is survived by her son Bill Drenik (Alison) and daughter JoLynne Smylie (George). Seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, three sisters: Yvonne, Marcella and Rose. Her generous loving spirit, big smile, and zest for life will be missed by all that knew her.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 3:00pm with a vigil service at 4:00pm at the Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral liturgy Monday, October 9, 2017 at 10:00am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Brentwood. Committal services following at Holy Cross Cemetery, Antioch.