JUDY REMPEL CURTO

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JUDY REMPEL CURTO After an 18 year battle with breast cancer, Judith Rempel Curto passed away on April 30, 2013. Judy leaves behind her beloved husband, Mark Curto, brother Don Rempel and partner Catherine, sister Diane and husband Don Brilz, niece Alyssa Rempel and nephew Ryan Brilz, along with Mark's brothers Steve, Gary and Chris and their families. Judy was born in Winnipeg, MB, Canada on November 3, 1950. She spent her early years in the Elmwood area followed by four years in San Jose, California. On return to Winnipeg, Judy attended high school at MBCI where she excelled in academics, sports and music. Upon graduation, Judy attended the University of Manitoba where she graduated with a BA Honors in English. It was during this time her talent in harmony singing led her into singing backup vocals and jingles for Century 21 Studios. It was here that she met her lifelong partner, Mark. They shared their love of music and adventure and when Mark returned to his native home in Indianapolis, Judy did not last long and followed him to Indiana. They married on December 31, 1976. Skydiving was a big part of their lives and wanting a warmer climate they travelled to Zephyr Hills, FL, thus beginning a 36 year life in Florida. After realizing that picking oranges and living in a camper truck was not for her, Judy began a lengthy and successful career at Xerox Corp. Judy worked her way up from dispatcher to become a Senior Customer Care Manager for Xerox's South East Region, earning many awards along the way. Her work ethic was an example to many. During this time, Judy and Mark developed a shared love of scuba diving and travelled to many exotic locations. Judy always did everything to the very best of her ability and she became an excellent underwater photographer. In addition, Judy always had a passion for glass and created many beautiful stained glass pieces for herself and family. They will be treasured forever. Judy was an inspiration to many in her battle with cancer, never complaining and treating her chemotherapy sessions like a trip to the grocery store. Her oncologist felt that Judy always managed her own care with his input and marvelled at her strength of character during this long battle with cancer. Judy's wishes were for a modest celebration of her life, followed by a cremation and scattering of her ashes with half going for a final dive at her favourite site off West Palm Beach and the other half joining her mother, brother and ancestors at the La Salle Cemetery in La Salle, MB. Judy had a loving and caring nature combined with an integrity and dedication to excellence in everything she pursued. She will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the American or Canadian Cancer Society.
Publish Date: May 4, 2013

JUDY REMPEL CURTO After an 18 year battle with breast cancer, Judith Rempel Curto passed away on April 30, 2013. Judy leaves behind her beloved husband, Mark Curto, brother Don Rempel and partner Catherine, sister Diane and husband Don Brilz, niece Alyssa Rempel and nephew Ryan Brilz, along with Mark's brothers Steve, Gary and Chris and their families. Judy was born in Winnipeg, MB, Canada on November 3, 1950. She spent her early years in the Elmwood area followed by four years in San Jose, California. On return to Winnipeg, Judy attended high school at MBCI where she excelled in academics, sports and music. Upon graduation, Judy attended the University of Manitoba where she graduated with a BA Honors in English. It was during this time her talent in harmony singing led her into singing backup vocals and jingles for Century 21 Studios. It was here that she met her lifelong partner, Mark. They shared their love of music and adventure and when Mark returned to his native home in Indianapolis, Judy did not last long and followed him to Indiana. They married on December 31, 1976. Skydiving was a big part of their lives and wanting a warmer climate they travelled to Zephyr Hills, FL, thus beginning a 36 year life in Florida. After realizing that picking oranges and living in a camper truck was not for her, Judy began a lengthy and successful career at Xerox Corp. Judy worked her way up from dispatcher to become a Senior Customer Care Manager for Xerox's South East Region, earning many awards along the way. Her work ethic was an example to many. During this time, Judy and Mark developed a shared love of scuba diving and travelled to many exotic locations. Judy always did everything to the very best of her ability and she became an excellent underwater photographer. In addition, Judy always had a passion for glass and created many beautiful stained glass pieces for herself and family. They will be treasured forever. Judy was an inspiration to many in her battle with cancer, never complaining and treating her chemotherapy sessions like a trip to the grocery store. Her oncologist felt that Judy always managed her own care with his input and marvelled at her strength of character during this long battle with cancer. Judy's wishes were for a modest celebration of her life, followed by a cremation and scattering of her ashes with half going for a final dive at her favourite site off West Palm Beach and the other half joining her mother, brother and ancestors at the La Salle Cemetery in La Salle, MB. Judy had a loving and caring nature combined with an integrity and dedication to excellence in everything she pursued. She will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, send donations to the American or Canadian Cancer Society.
Publish Date: May 3, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 04, 2013