This is something I never wanted to write so I’m going to keep it brief. On Monday after work, I found out my mom Judy Blake-Krickovich had passed. Even writing those words now I still don’t believe it but it is true. This is a blow to my heart that I will never truly recover from. I talked to a friend earlier today who said something that made sense to me “It'll come in waves at random times, and it never fully heals, but eventually it's like a scar. It's crazy how similar it is to a wound but I do think it's evident of the love that was there.” That was my experience when my grandparents died, that is now like a scar. But Mom is a fresh wound that will take longer before it's a scar. 

Here is her Obituary:

“Judith A. Blake-Krickovich, 63 of Auburn passed away unexpectedly September 23,2024 at Geneva General Hospital.
 She was born in Utica and lived most of her life in the Auburn area. Judy was an Auburn High School graduate, Class of 1979. She previously worked as an LPN for various local nursing homes and hospitals, retiring from the V.A. Hospital in Syracuse. She also worked for Hospice and loved to care and help others that were sick. Together with her best friend and husband Durland, they enjoyed everything. Whether it was camping, boating, watching re-runs of the Wizard of Oz or It’s a Wonderful Life, taking in the beautiful sunsets or attending a concert, they loved each other’s company. She will be greatly missed and forever held closely in the hearts of those who loved her.
 She is is survived by her loving husband Durland Krickovich, sons Michael and Stephen Blake, bonus son Joshua Krickovich and bonus daughter Jamie Bastedo, several grandchildren, in-laws Dianne and Edward Krickovich, siblings, Robert, Chris, Mary Ann, Suzann, a beloved aunt Dawn David as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, brother and sisters- in- law.
 She was predeceased by her parents, William and Charlotte Blake and an Uncle Earl David.
 There are no services at this time.”

I love you Mom and I will always miss you.

Mom and I at the New York State Fair 2023