Nancy Hudak, beloved wife of George Kesteven and mother to Paige Hudak-Kesteven passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10th, 2019 after a courageous third battle with cancer at the age of 52.
Nancy was born August 19, 1966 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to John and Evelyn Hudak. The youngest of four siblings, she moved with her family to Calgary in 1979. Upon graduation from St. Francis High School in 1984, she worked for two prominent Calgary law firms where she acquired valuable contract administration skills. In 1988, she commenced studies at the University of Calgary completing her B. Comm. in 1992 and following graduation began work with University Technologies Inc. (UTI) Nancy became an expert in the fields of intellectual property, patents and licensing; skills which provided a significant contribution to all of her employers.
In her late twenties, she successfully fought life-threatening cancer not once but twice, emerging with a tremendous appreciation for life and as a champion for cancer research and end of life treatment. She was insistent upon attention to detail and complete documentation and these skills served her well professionally, and as she faced her health-related challenges.
In 1997, she began work with TransCanada Turbines where she met George. Thus began a professional relationship that evolved into a wonderful romance that would last for over 20 years. In 2000, she accepted a role with Hyprotech and subsequently Genome Canada, where she remained until Paige’s joyous arrival in 2004. Nancy was a dedicated and loving spouse and mother. Her smile, infectious laughter and ability to put others at ease will be sorely missed.
Nancy was predeceased by her father John in 2006. Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her mother Evelyn, and her siblings and their spouses: Michelle and John Scott of Niagara-on-the-Lake; Bonnie and Phil Stevenson, and Mark Hudak all of Calgary. Nancy was a loving aunt to Nicole (Craig) Campbell, Jared (Courtney) Solinger, Christopher (Patsy) Scott, Lucia and Blake Stevenson, and Abagael and Isabella Hudak. She will also be missed by George’s daughters Christina Kesteven and Cathie (Scott) Bennett of Calgary, as well as George’s parents Don and Phoebe Kesteven and his siblings Leonard (Sandra), Cameron (Lori) and Darlene Kesteven (Rick McKee) and Paige’s cousins Blair, Jared, Torey, Evangeline, Derek and Bridget.
A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice Society, 3rd Floor, Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1J8
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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24 Responses
Dear George,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Nancy.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Ed Peplinski
Dear George and Paige and all the family, I was very sad to learn the news about Nancy. It is with a very heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences.
Thinking of you as you go through this very difficult time.
With my sympathy
Alison Keene
Dear George and Paige:
We are so sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. She had such a zest for life, a woman of incredible mental strength and always ready help anyone in need. Our thoughts are with you both, and may all the wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace.
The Perman Family
To our Dear Friend Evelyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We (our ‘Redcliff Recall Group’) are all with you in our thoughts and prayers.
If there is anything we can do for you – please let us know.