On February 2nd, an angel was called to Heaven.
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that the family of Judith Valerie Wanzuk announces the passing of their beloved wife, mother,grandmother,sister and great grandmother.
After a courageous battle with cancer, she is now free of pain and suffering. On Nov. 04th, 1946, Judy was welcomed into the world by her parents Edward and Matilda Hoard. Judith was a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay.
She met her soulmate Nicholas Wanzuk whom she deeply adored and loved. Judy and Nick were married for 56 years. They were blessed with two loving children, Robert and Cindy whom they loved and adored. Together as a family they spent many summers at Northern Lights Lake camping, as well as many vacations to Disney.
Judy's favourite pass times were Bingo, camping, family B.B.Q's at the family home at Rob's, watching her soap Y & R, and watching Leafs hockey games.
Judy had the biggest heart. She was so caring, and giving and her big smile lit up the room. Her family was her life, they are what made her the happiest.
Judy was blessed to have two beautiful grandchildren, Katelyn and Christopher who loved her dearly.
Judy was also a very proud great-grandmother to Ariya and Cohen. They were the light of her life.
A special thank you to all mom's neighbors, Donna, Gina, Linda, Shirley and Gwen. Thank you for all your help and concern for mom and being there for Dad when mom was in the hospital.
A big thank you to Aunty Nancy for making sure we had coffee and food after an early morning.
We are blessed to have all of you in our lives.
Judy is survived by her loving husband Nick, son Rob (Erin), daughter Cindy (John), granddaughter Katie (Keith), grandson Chris (Emma) and her loving great grandchildren Ariya and Cohen. Judy is also survived by brothers Nelson and Ray, brothers-in-law Paul, Michael (Pat), Billy and Dennis (Marsha), sisters-in-law Pauline (Aldo), Diane, Nancy and Gwen, she is predeceased by her parents Edward and Matilda Hoard, brothers Bill and Don Hoard, sisters-in-law Mary Ann, Deanna, Barbara, Judy and Mary.
A special thank you to the nursing staff on 2A at TBRHSC for keeping mom comfortable. Thank you to Dr. Katrina Ward for your compassion with our mom and with us during this most difficult time.
As per Judy's wishes there will be no funeral service. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life for Judy on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at 9414 John St. Road, (Rob's Home).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 575 Central Avenue, Thunder Bay.
