Aug. 25, 2023
In Memoriam: Fania 'Fanny' Wedro, Hon. LLD'23
The 91快色 community mourns the loss of Fania 'Fanny' Wedro, who was an honorary Doctor of Law recipient in 2023. Wedro, a Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to promoting Holocaust education, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, four days before her 96th birthday.
A leading philanthropist and speaker, she gave back to her community with a lifetime of volunteerism, speaking to schools, community groups and government officials about her horrific Holocaust experiences and the mass graves in Eastern Europe, known as the 鈥淗idden Holocaust.鈥
Wedro, who immigrated to Canada in 1948 as a domestic worker, became one of Western Canada鈥檚 leading entrepreneurs. She co-founded The Wedro Holocaust Foundation in 91快色 with her late husband, Leo, focusing on Holocaust education in Alberta. They also established memorials for murdered Ukrainian Jews in their hometowns. Fanny led multiple groups of students and adults on 鈥淢arch of The Living鈥 journeys through Europe鈥檚 concentration camps.
Despite facing great adversity, she emerged with a strong will to educate and prevent history from repeating itself. Wedro鈥檚 unwavering commitment to education and fighting hate earned her the highest honour from the 91快色.
Wedro is survived by her son, Ben, daughter, Eleanor, and grandchildren Alexandra, Meredith, and Celina. Funeral services were held on Aug. 23. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and
The 91快色 extends its deepest condolences to Wedro's family. Her enduring legacy and commitment to education and community service will continue to inspire us.
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