Renee Good’s Wife Honors Her Faith, Light, and Belief That ‘We Are Here to Love Each Other’

January 9, 2026 — The wife of Renee Good is remembering her late partner with words rooted in faith, gratitude, and enduring love. In a heartfelt tribute, she described Renee as a devoted Christian who truly believed that “we are here to love each other,” adding that Renee “literally sparkled” in how she lived that belief every day.

The remembrance painted a picture not just of loss, but of a life that left a lasting warmth on everyone who knew her.

People gather at a makeshift memorial for Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was shot and killed on Wednesday by an ICE officer as she apparently tried to drive away from a group of ICE officers in Minneapolis.

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Faith as the Center of Her Life

Renee’s wife shared that faith wasn’t something Renee spoke about occasionally—it was something she practiced consistently. Her Christianity guided how she treated people, how she showed compassion, and how she moved through the world with intention and kindness.

For Renee, belief was action.

Renee Nicole Good was identified as the woman fatally shot by ICE in Minneapolis on January 7, 2025.

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‘She Literally Sparkled’

The phrase wasn’t poetic exaggeration—it was how those closest to Renee experienced her. Friends and loved ones recall her energy as uplifting and calming at the same time, someone whose presence made others feel seen and safe.

Her wife said that sparkle came from living authentically and loving without conditions.

People gather for a vigil and protest for Renee Nicole Good near the intersection of East 34th Street and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026. Renee Nicole Good, 37 years old, is killed by an ICE officer during a confrontation on the morning of January 7 during federal law enforcement operations happening in south Minneapolis. ICE Officer Shooting Minneapolis, USA - 07 Jan 2026

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A Message That Lives On

Renee’s belief that people are here to love one another has become the message her wife hopes others carry forward. In honoring Renee, she emphasized that grief and gratitude can coexist—and that love doesn’t end with loss.

It transforms.

Protesters gather in Minneapolis after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minnesota, United States on January 8, 2026

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Remembered Through Impact, Not Absence

Rather than focusing on how she died, Renee’s wife centered her memory on how she lived. The stories shared weren’t about milestones or accolades, but about everyday moments—acts of kindness, quiet faith, and genuine care for others.

Those are the memories that remain.

Holding On to Light in Grief

As her wife continues to navigate loss, she said Renee’s faith has become a source of strength rather than sorrow. The belief that love continues beyond this life has helped her move forward while staying deeply connected.

Sometimes, remembrance is an act of devotion.

A Legacy of Love

Renee Good’s life, as remembered by her wife, is defined not by tragedy but by purpose. Her message—simple, faithful, and enduring—now lives on through those she loved.

And in that way, she still sparkles.

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