Janet Elizabeth (Koch) Bycio

Janet Bycio died peacefully at Amica White Rock, Surrey BC, Canada, on May 21, at the age of 89. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Walter, her son, Peter and his wife June Hahn, her brothers Bill (Judy) Koch, and Bob, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eileen and Virgil, her in-laws Katryn and Joseph Bycio, her brother Tom, and her sister-in-law Gay Koch.

Born and raised in Caledonia Minnesota, Janet subsequently met Walter at Seattle University. Over the years Janet provided both a loving home for Walter and Peter while holding a variety of jobs. In retirement, Janet and Walter enjoyed traveling the globe. Janet was a wonderful person who loved being with family and friends, always ready to split a beer. In all, Janet was thankful and grateful for a long well-lived life. The wide-ranging care of the Amica White Rock staff, the mobile kinesiology provided by Anas El-najjarand, and the dedication of Parkinsons specialist Dr. Jonathan Squires were especially appreciated.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on June 12, 2026, at 11 am (Pacific Standard Time) at Star of the Sea Parish, 2250-150th Street Surrey, BC V4A 9J3, Canada. The service will be live streamed (also available for several subsequent days) at https://www.youtube.com/@SOSParish. Inurnment will be at a later date at Gardens of Gethsemani, 15694 32 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V1, Canada.

In lieu of flowers, Canada-based donations can be made to the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre, online at https://www.parkinsons.ubc.ca/research-centre. U.S.-based donations can be made online to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.