JUDITH EVELYN TESLUCK

With profound sadness and heartache, we announce the passing of Judith Evelyn Tesluck (née Campbell) on May 28, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

To know Judy was to be loved by her. She possessed a rare gift for making people feel seen, valued, and important. Her warmth drew people in, her wisdom kept them close, and her kindness left an imprint on every life she touched. While her family is heartbroken by her loss, we are endlessly grateful for the extraordinary woman we were privileged to love. The loss is immeasurable, but so too is the love she leaves behind.

Judy was predeceased by her beloved parents, Daniel and Muriel Campbell, whose influence and love helped shape the remarkable woman she became.

She leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend, Gary Tesluck, with whom she shared more than fifty years of love, laughter, friendship, and unwavering partnership. They met as teenagers at Sisler High School in 1973 and built a beautiful life together, one grounded in trust, laughter, support, and deep affection. Their marriage was built not on grand gestures, but on a lifetime of choosing each other every day.

Judy is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Shannon (Scott Poworoznyk), and by her three grandchildren who were the absolute joy of her life: Carys, Quinn, and Reid.

She is also survived by her cherished sisters, Lynne Deans (Brian) and Gail Lowry (Rick). She held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews, Cheryl Leronowich (Jason), Scott Deans (Larysa), Kerry Lowry (Tony), Kim Lowry, Tracy Tesluck (Joe), Pam Tesluck (Ronnie), Randi Tesluck (Cassie), and Amanda Naudi (Derek), and took great pride in watching their families grow over the years.

Born and raised in Winnipeg's North End, Judy remained deeply connected to her family throughout her life. She treasured the close bond she shared with her father and often reminisced about the adventures they experienced together. Her sisters were among her greatest blessings, and the three shared a lifelong bond rooted in loyalty, laughter, and unconditional love.

Judy attended Lord Nelson School, Faraday School, and Sisler High School before earning her Bachelor of Education. She began her career as a teacher at Lakewood School and later worked for Scotiabank, where she formed lasting relationships with clients who remembered her kindness years after she had moved on. But her true calling was found at James Nisbet Nursery School, where she spent more than two decades nurturing young children during some of the most formative years of their lives.

She was the teacher every child deserved - patient, creative, gentle, and endlessly encouraging. She approached every child with kindness and curiosity, seeing their unique gifts long before they saw them in themselves. The countless children who passed through her classroom may never fully know how much of her heart she poured into them, but the impact of her love and care lives on in each of them.

If teaching was her calling, motherhood was her greatest joy. Judy created a childhood for Shannon filled with warmth, adventure, laughter, and unwavering love. Whether it was afternoons at the cabin, family dinners, reading together, or singing “You Are My Sunshine,” she had a remarkable gift for turning ordinary moments into treasured memories. Through every stage of life, Judy remained Shannon's greatest champion, wisest advisor, and closest friend. No accomplishment felt complete until it had been shared with her. No burden felt quite as heavy after hearing her voice. And in every chapter of Shannon’s life, Judy’s love will remain the steady light that continues to guide her forward.

And if becoming a mother filled her heart, becoming a grandmother made it overflow. To Carys, Quinn, and Reid, Granny was pure magic. She spent countless hours reading stories, babysitting, crafting, creating memories, and making each grandchild feel like the center of her universe. She never missed a dance or gymnastics competition, hockey game, school event, or special milestone.

She also held a special place in her heart for her son-in-law, Scott. Over the years, they spent countless hours talking about life, family, and the challenges and joys that come with both. Scott deeply valued her wisdom, kindness, and thoughtful perspective, and her guidance will remain with him always.

Judy had a remarkable ability to connect with people. A quick trip to the grocery store often took twice as long because she seemed to know everyone, and if she didn't know them yet, she probably would by the time she left. She remembered details, celebrated others' successes, and carried a genuine interest in the lives of those around her.

Her friendships were among the greatest treasures of her life. Whether sharing laughter, tears, celebrations, or life's inevitable challenges, Judy invested deeply in those she loved. Judy was also blessed with extraordinary friendships that enriched her life beyond measure. Her dear friends Dawn Harriott, Debbie Lozynyc, Marg Jones, Donna Giesbrecht, Debbie Hill, Grace Kapusta, Ana Melo, and Lorraine Bell were not simply friends; they were family. Through decades of laughter, celebrations, challenges, lunch dates, phone calls, and constant support, these friendships became an enduring source of joy, strength, and gratitude throughout her life, and she cherished those bonds until her final days.

Creativity flowed through everything Judy touched. She had an artist's eye and an appreciation for beauty that never faded. Whether she was painting, creating handmade cards, decorating her home, choosing fabrics, tending flowers in her garden, or discovering the perfect colour combination, she made the world around her more beautiful.

Judy also expressed her love through food. Her kitchen was a place of comfort, generosity, and tradition. Her Christmas baking was legendary, her cabbage rolls and meatballs unmatched, and there was hardly a week that passed without cookies, muffins, or homemade treats appearing at Shannon's door. Her secret ingredient was always the same: love.

Judy loved animals with all her heart, especially her beloved dogs Kelly, Bailey, Elmo, Bella, and her new puppy Beau. It brings comfort to imagine the joyful reunion that surely took place when they greeted her once again.

Though Judy was incredibly intelligent, those who knew her best would tell you her greatest wisdom came not from books, but from her understanding of people. Judy believed that brilliance meant little without kindness, and that a person's greatest measure was not how much they knew, but how they treated others. She possessed a rare emotional intelligence and intuition that allowed her to offer perspective when others felt lost.

Judy's greatest legacy is not found in any one accomplishment, but in the countless lives she made better simply by being herself.

She taught us how to love generously, listen deeply, laugh often, show up for the people who matter, and find beauty in ordinary moments.

We will miss her every day.

But we will carry her with us in every act of kindness, every family gathering, every garden in bloom, every Christmas cookie, every warm hug, and every moment we choose love.

Because that is what Judy gave us.

A life beautifully lived.

A love that never ends.

A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence made the world gentler, brighter, and infinitely more beautiful.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg (603 Wellington Crescent).

The family extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Peter Bialy for the exceptional care and compassion he provided, especially during Judy's final weeks. His kindness brought comfort, dignity, and peace, and we will be forever grateful.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, a cause that was close to Judy's heart. 

Vichnaya Pamyat

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