Becky Aiduck

Hudson, FL - Rebecca "Becky" Aiduck, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023, in Hudson, FL. She was born on August 16, 1946, in Holguin, Cuba, to Santiago and Rosalia Sablon Muñiz.
Becky spent her early life in Cuba and migrated to the U.S. at age 8 with her parents and three brothers. Her family settled in Miami, Florida and were entrepreneurs and realtors, footsteps that Becky followed in later in life.
Becky met Carl Aiduck in high school where she would sit behind him in history class and poke him in the back (little did they know this was the start of a 60-year relationship). Becky convinced her parents to let her and Carl double-date with other friends instead of having a chaperone, as was the Latin tradition. Her family bought her a stick-shift English Ford which they painted pink. Carl went off to Gainesville to study at UoF, ahead of her, and would save his lunch money each week to call her once a week; which she occasionally hung up on him if he said something she didn't like. They ultimately got married in the middle of Carl's sophomore year, and lived in Gainesville where Becky worked to achieve her AA degree and support Carl's studies. She and Carl moved to the frigid north in New Jersey where Carl worked for RCA on various projects. After a few months, though, the lure of family and warmth brought them back to Florida.
She was a real estate broker and over her life managed Carl's construction company, multiple real estate firms, property management, and other real estate ventures. Becky was driven, self-reliant and resilient (esp. when trying to find her kids around the world before cell phones). Becky and Carl worked together, complementing their unique gifts and abilities. They both valued education and she worked hard to make sure their kids had opportunities to excel and pursue dreams that she may not have been able to have. They also valued the flexibility that working for themselves provided so they could be there for all their kids' events (including being on the PTA and boards for their schools).
Becky lived for her family; her happiest moments were surrounded by her kids, grandkids, and extended family. Becky's home was the hub for her immediate and extended family, always having family in and out of her home, and she made all feel welcome. She welcomed her mother, our Abuela or "Mama" into their home for the last 20 years of her life.
She also had a gift of hospitality and made sure everyone had fun and plenty to eat when in her home (even if she never cared for cooking herself; well, except for her famous cherry-topped cheesecake). She also stayed very connected with her family and extended family, and always asked a heartfelt 'how are you doing?'. Her warm smile and caring nature brought comfort to all her loved ones.
She loved the beach and spent many outings and vacations with her family to her favorite spots. Other memorable trips were New York/D.C. and Mexico. The first family concert was the Jackson 5. Becky also supported her husband's love of fishing and boating, going out boating with the family (even though she never learned to swim). She also enjoyed collecting vintage troll ('icky)' dolls, mini-spoons and antiques.
She expressed love by giving gifts and made sure every birthday, Christmas and visit was filled with thoughtful gifts. Christmas was her favorite time and she was happiest when everyone was together in her home (though her children were tortured with taking pictures with Santa every year every year). Each family member (and even pets) had their own stockings and a stack of gifts with individualized wrapping paper (brought from Santa as proven by the snow footprints he left behind). When she missed her grandchildren, she would send them thoughtful gifts via Amazon (free shipping became a dangerous habit).
Becky and Carl were the best of friends building a life filled with family, ribs/BBQ, TV/movies (esp. British crime dramas), pool time, dogs, orchids and stag horns.
We will miss you mom, but your memory will live on in family gatherings, and through Carl and how he will continue your legacy of loving, presence and care. We hope that we stay united together and in future times we gather often, for all that she wanted was for us all to be together.
Becky is survived by her beloved husband, Carl; her daughters, Vanessa Hamwey, and Angela Erickson (Kevin); her sons, Carl Jr. (Diana) and Eric (Jessica); her grandchildren, Amanda (Hector), Ayla, Alexandra, Adelynn, Morgan, Kaitlyn, and Lauren; her brothers, Ricardo (Julia) and Rolando (Ingrid).
She is preceded in death by her father, Santiago Sablon; her mother, Rosalia Sablon; and her brother, Santiago Sablon Jr.
Becky will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her memory will forever live on in our hearts.
Legacy of Love
A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep