Catherine Ann 'Kate' Hackim
July 18, 1997 ~ April 29, 2023
Kate Hackim, born Anastasia Sergeyevna Artuskina in Kirov, Russia, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2023, at 25 years old.
Kate graduated from Leesville Road High School in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended UNC Chapel Hill where she was studying Neuroscience. Before graduating, Kate elected to take a sabbatical to Colorado to enjoy the atmosphere and vibrancy of the Rocky Mountains. Kate was living in Lakewood, Colorado at the time of her death.
Kate was a bright light everywhere she went and in every group she was part of. Her kindness towards her friends and family had no limits. Kate loved adventure, people, and animals most of all. She was an incredibly talented artist and writer. Kate loved her job, coworkers, and patients at Colorado Ophthalmology Associates at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood.
She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Hackim, and father, Ed Hackim, of Durham, North Carolina; brothers Eddie Hackim, of Athens, Ohio, and Jacob Hackim, of Cary, North Carolina; grandparents, Chuck and Ann Freeman, of Colfax, North Carolina; dogs Phoebe and Sasha; cats Mishka and Basil; her aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her boyfriend Jace Brandl and their cat Boo, of Lakewood, Colorado. Kate is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Eleanor Hackim, of Sanford, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Foothills Animal Shelter. A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a later date in North Carolina. https://foothillsanimalshelter.org
Kate is now at peace. She was loved immeasurably. She will be missed infinitely.
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There really aren't words sufficient enough to describe just what you meant to me and the rest of the family. The time, laughs, and memories shared with you will always be held closely. There was never a day that you weren't there cheering me on and encouraging me to embrace the simple parts of life. You were loved beyond belief sweet girl and we miss you everyday. Until we meet again in heaven ❤️.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Jen, I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing for your family.
Jennifer and family, I am so sorry to hear this. I hope you can find comfort in each other and I wish you all peace.
My deepest condolences. I hope you find comfort in the great memories shared between your family and friends.
My deepest condolences. I pray that warm and loving memories are a comfort to your family and Kate's friends at this time.
Jen, I am so very sorry to hear this. You and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen, my heart breaks for you and your family. I hope that all of the wonderful memories of Kate will bring you peace and comfort. I have seen and felt the enormous love that you have for Kate, and know that it will help you carry on and be a light for you and your family always.
Jen and Ed, I am so deeply sorry. Words can never do it justice. My family sends our love, prayers, and wishes for calm and comfort to you all.
What can you say to ease the pain of a tragedy like this?
Words can't convey the loss. They fall pitifully short.
It is like a part of you has been ripped away. The scar will never heal. You have to wear it the rest of your life.
If Kate could speak, she would thank Ed and Jennifer for her life and all they did for her. I'm sure they feel the same way about her.
Though I never met her, my heart still breaks. We only get the time we get. Life is not fair. May her memory be an eternal blessing
Ed, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Rest easy, beautiful Kate! Thank you for being part of my life's journey 💜🙏💜🕊️