Obituaries

After a short illness Janice Roslyn Hicock (nee Garuik) passed away peacefully at Wascana Grace Hospice, Regina, SK on September 2, 2024 at the age of 77 years.

Janice was born on January 11, 1947 to Nick and Rose Garuik and raised in Regina, SK. She met her husband George while working at SGIO in 1967. Just three short years later they were married in 1970. George’s career took them to Calgary in 1973 where they lived close to Janice’s brother and wife. In 1978 they decided to return home to Regina and in 1980 they were blessed with their son Chris.

Janice continued working and spent the majority of her career working for the separate school board as a speech assistant, a job which she loved and took great pride in. She retired in 2011 after working for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking and baking in her retirement years and would often send over care packages of food for her family. She was a loving and caring grandmother and was very proud of her grandchildren and their accomplishments.

She is survived by her husband George of 54 years; son Chris (Alexis) and granddaughters Violet and Fiona; her sister Joan Uhren; and her sister-in-law Mildred Garuik along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents Nick and Rose Garuik and her brother Gordon.

There will be a memorial service held for immediate family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, Janice asked that a donation be made in her name to The Regina Cat Rescue.