Many in the community are remembering a local nurse, mother and wife and supporting her family.

Kelly Owchar, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer less than a month ago, passed away early this week, leaving behind her husband Dwayne and her three kids.

The Owchar children include a 2 year old son and twin girls born just two months ago.

Throughout her sudden and brief battle with cancer, Owchar shared her story through a blog, which touched many hearts and began a support network with her closest friends in Airdrie and beyond.

With Kelly's passing, the support network is desperate to make sure her husband Dwayne is taken care of. Dwayne has struggled to find work and has relied on a rental car for some time.

One of Kelly's friend's Andrea tells Discover Airdrie that Kelly was a fantastic woman, a great mother to her kids and loving wife.

Andrea says the biggest needs for the family right now are financial donations and a van. 

You can see more on the Owchar Family GoFundMe page.

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