CALGARY – The family of a Calgary woman found dead in a Castleridge home on Monday is pleading with the public to come forward with any information that might help police.
Emergency crews were called to a house in the 0-100 block of Castledale Way N.E. at around 3:45 p.m. When they arrived, paramedics found Antoni dead inside the home.
Antoni’s cause of death remains unknown, and although police have stopped short of calling it a murder, the homicide unit is leading the investigation.
On Thursday, family members released a heartfelt statement saying they are still “in shock at the unexplained death.”
“At this point, we know very little about what happened to Amanda and are working with the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit in any way we can,” said the statement. “We are also in search of answers, as we know many of you are as well.”
“We are pleading with anyone who may have information about Amanda’s death to contact the police. Our family needs and deserves closure.”
Family described Amanda as a kind, hardworking, daughter, sister, wife, auntie, cousin, niece, friend and soulmate.
“We will always miss her goofy, fun-loving smile and actions, as well as her stubborn, confident side.”
The family has created a GoFundMe account to assist with “some of the costs associated with this tragedy.”
BELOW: Read the complete statement from the family of Amanda (Hogg) Antoni
We, as a family, are speechless and still in shock at the unexplained death of our beloved Amanda. We have lost an awesome, kind, hardworking, daughter, sister, wife, auntie, cousin, niece, friend and soulmate. We will always miss her goofy, fun-loving smile and actions, as well as her stubborn, confident side.
Amanda was a beautiful person who was taken from this world way too soon. She was making a difference in this world with her kind and loving heart. Whether it was buying a meal for someone who was hungry and could not afford food, or brightening someone’s day with her amazing smile, laugh, or kindness, she was an inspiration to those who knew her. Amanda was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever she could.
To our extended family and friends, your prayers and memories of Amanda and our family is very much appreciated and cherished. We cannot thank you enough for your support over the past few days.
At this point, we know very little about what happened to Amanda and are working with the Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit in any way we can. We are also in search of answers, as we know many of you are as well.
We are pleading with anyone who may have information about Amanda’s death to contact the police. Our family needs and deserves closure.
We’d ask that in the meantime, you respect our privacy and give us some time to grieve our loss. We are devastated beyond words.
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