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
Thoughts and prayers are with the Hudak family. Fond memories of your family in Redcliff and at Domglas.
Best wishes
Anne (Sellhorn) and Ric Carrier
Dear George and Paige:
We are thinking of you both, and also remembering Nancy with great fondness. Although it has been some years since we’ve had the chance to cross paths, Mhari still has all the mementoes of her West-Mont days and often talks of Paige and her other classmates. Take care of each other, and know that you are in our hearts.
Topher, Wanda, Mhari and Fraser Macintosh
We are so sorry to see the passing of your wife Nancy.May God bring you the comfort and love at this time of loss. She has fought the good fight.
Ev & Family
So sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. Jim & I send our deepest sympathy. Losing a child is one of the hardest to bear. Our prayers are with you
George
I was saddened to learn about the passing of your wife from our mutual friend Margaret Lefebvre.
I extend my sincerest condolences at this very difficult time and hope you will find comfort in all the memories and joys you shared together.
George, it has been a long time but the times we spent together with Margaret and others were some of the more interesting times in my professional career.
George and Paige,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Nancy. My thoughts are with you.
With deepest sympathy.
Sheelagh Mercer
Ev & family.
Dick and I were saddened to learn of the passing of your precious Nancy. There are no words that will heal the sorrow you are feeling, but know that we pray for you and yours.
Dear George and Page,
Rest eternal , grant her Oh Lord and may light perpetual shine upon her.
May your sorrow be lighted by your memories of her life, and love for both of you.
With deepest sympathy,
MML
George and Paige,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Wishing you peace, comfort and courage to face the difficult days ahead.
Sarah Dorrington
Dear George and Paige,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and thoughts and if there is anything we can do, we are here for you.
With deepest sympathies,
Ian, Shannon, Alyssa and Megan