Eva Borenitsch

Waunakee--Eva Susan Borenitsch had a wonderful life. In six years, she shared and received more love and joy than most could experience in 100 years.

Everything about Eva was special, and she made everyone around her feel the same. Even though Rett Syndrome caused her to communicate differently, she used a combination of technology, giggles and hugs to let you know how she felt.

She was her mom’s snuggler, her Dad’s running buddy and her brother’s biggest fan. Smiles came easy for Eva, especially if it involved a family Brewers game, an afternoon swim with her brother in the pool (her happy place), or a chocolate cupcake.

Eva’s family would like to thank everyone who helped make her life so full, including her team at the Waisman Center, especially therapists Sarah and Annette; teachers, aides, and staff at Prairie Elementary in Waunakee; the staff at Gio’s Garden; and her home aide and special friend Claire.

Eva continues to be loved by her parents Jim and Emily and brother Elliot; her grandparents Ken and Susan Kidd, Richard and Kim Borenitsch, and Barbara Borenitsch; aunt Ali (Nick) Suttman and cousins Benjamin, Andrew, and Jillian; uncle Stephen (Ashley) Kidd and cousin Shep; aunts Jenna Waligorski and Olivia Waligorski, along with many other friends, family, and classmates. She is preceded in her passing by her aunt Jessica Borenitsch.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the Waisman Center in Memory of Eva. Donations will support the Communication Aids & Systems clinic (CASC), which gave Eva a voice, and programs to bring joy and fun to all kiddos with exceptional needs.

A Celebration of Eva’s life will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the lawn at the Winn-Cress Funeral Home, 5785 Hwy Q, Waunakee. The family requests that friends wear purple and pink, Eva’s favorite colors.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI