Obituary of Joan Helen Fackoury

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Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Long-Term Care Home on Friday, May 15, 2026, in her 93^rd year. She is now reunited with her husband of 54 years, Tony Fackoury.

Loving mother of Steve, Mark (Anita), Andrea Hilker (Ron Robertson), and Donna Meagher (Jim); dear grandmother of Nathan (Samantha), John (Krizia), Sean (Mj), Mark Jr. (Megan), Rachel (Andrew), Hannah (Tim), Renée (Jim); great-grandmother of Samuel and Nora.

Predeceased by her parents, Clayton and Hannah Shantz, her son-in-law Ron Hilker, and her three brothers and two sisters.

Joan was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a stay-at-home mom and created a wonderful and loving home for her husband and four children. She loved music and enjoyed playing the piano and singing in church choirs over the years. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Joan also found fulfillment by participating in volunteer work with the Canadian Mental Health Association. She and Tony enjoyed travelling and always looked forward to time with their grandkids in the Muskokas during the summer.

Special thanks to the staff at Fairview Mennonite Long-Term Care Home for their kind and compassionate care of Joan during her time with them.

Visitation will take place at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Funeral service to be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 12 p.m. with reception to follow in the Fireside Reception Room. Cremation will follow the service. Private interment to be held at a later date.

A livestream and recording of the service will be available on Joan’s tribute page at www.erbgood.com.

In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family or donations to KW Access-Ability or a charity of your choice can be arranged through the funeral home at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.