Kathleen Isla MCMILLAN

HUDSON , (Hanterman) Kathleen Isla July 18, 1953 - October 1, 2009 It is with great sadness, the family announces the death of Kathleen Hudson, wife of Al Hudson and mother of Jason and Kimberley (David). Kathi was born July 18, 1953 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She moved to Calgary in 1972. Along with her husband and best friend, Al, she moved to Rincon de Guayabitos, Nayarit, Mexico in 1997, which is sixty kilometers north of Puerto Vallarta and spent approximately seven years living there. During this time Kathi met many friends and was very happy to receive her Mexican citizenship. She had a restaurant for a short period of time in Guayabitos and also owned a book and gift store. Due to illness, Kathi and Al found it necessary to return to Canada. Mexico held a special place in her heart and her wish was to someday go back and retire there. Kathi leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Al Hudson, who she loved very much and he proved to be her strength during her struggle with her illness. His love for her was very evident in all he said and did. She is also survived by two children, Jason Hanterman and Kimberley Hanterman (David Cavanagh) and three beautiful grandchildren, Dominik, Kaden and Kaili. She has a sister, Judy Wandler (Jim) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; three nieces, Christa, Rachelle (Sue Weins) and Miranda as well as three nephews, Wade, Justin and Calvin. In addition, Kathi is survived by her mother-in-law, Dorothy Hudson Kozak (Joe) of Manitou, Manitoba and brother and sister-in-law, Will and Colleen Thiessen of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba. Kathi was very fortunate to have her in-laws so involved in her life and care and words cannot adequately express how much their love and care meant during such a difficult time. A special mention of her adopted Mexican family - Juan Avila Flores and his wife Nena Medrano Pena, along with their children - Diana, Juana (Antonio), Katia and Kimberly, Citlalli (Lalli) and Monserrat (Monse). They reside in El Monteon, Nayarit, Mexico and have been a very important part of her life. Kathi was predeceased by her parents, Lorne and Mary McMillan, of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, her sister Sandra Bessette of Calgary and her father-in-law Bob Hudson of Roseisle, Manitoba. Kathi's ex-husband, Bob Hanterman, and his family also survive her. Kathi and her family would like to thank those involved in the excellent care she received over the last few years from her doctors and the Home Care team. Dr. Zul Ramji, family physician for thirty years has been a good friend as well as doctor, Drs. Mark Swain, Kelly Burak, Remo Panaccione, W. Donald Buie, Yolanda Kao and Jonathan Meddings for all their caring and support, Alexis Hunt Everingham, pre-transplant coordinator, for always being there, Jacqui Pinto, palliative care coordinator for Home Care, who went above and beyond the call of duty in her care of Kathi, Debra Carnat, and all the support people within the Home Care system, her family and friends for their listening, caring and support and everyone else involved in the day to day care so necessary at times like this. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to all the compassionate and caring staff at the Rosedale Hospice. When it is our time to go, God is never too late - or too early. Kathi believed this and lived by it. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you sign an organ donor card and encourage others to do the same. Kathi requested no Service or Funeral be held. Cremation will take place. Published in the Calgary Herald on 10/3/2009