Judith Ann Kostyk

Judith Ann Kostyk (nee King)

January 25, 1951 – September 17, 2022

Judith was born at Stratford Hospital to Clarence, Jean and sister Elaine King. She attended local schools in the Hickson area and high school at Woodstock Collegiate Institute graduating with honors. She took her RN Nursing training at Victoria General in London, Ontario and worked at St Josephs Hospital also in London. In 1973 she met Larry Kostyk and through a long-distance relationship, they married in Hickson/Tavistock on August 9, 1975. Kyle, her loving son, was born on July 4, 1979. In 1980 they moved to Edmonton then to St. Albert in 1986 where Jude nursed in private clinics. Through the next years they worked, travelled, and enjoyed the loving friendships of family and friends until they retired to Qualicum Beach in 2010. Jude absolutely loved the Island and the new friendships. In 2019 they moved to Victoria and took up residence at the beautiful Travino Complex. In the short time until her passing, we became part of a very close family of caring neighbours. Jude was absolutely admired for her true interest and care for others. On her passing, the Travino Community of friends put up a memorial in tribute to her. She was always a light in everyone’s heart. She will be forever loved by Larry and Kyle and all who knew her.

Jude leaves behind her loving husband Larry of 47 years, her devoted son Kyle, her sister Elaine King (Don Hutzler) and several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Jean King, and Aunts, Doris Bower (Don) and Ilene King.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 19th by invitation.

Donations in memory of Judith can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Royal Jubilee Hospital care of the Victoria Hospital Foundation www.victoriahf.ca or the B.C. Cancer Foundation www.bccancerfoundation.com