Wanda Hamidah's Father Passed Away Due to Colon Cancer, Family Has Accepted It

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from the family of artist Wanda Hamidah. Her father, Muhammad Husein bin Syech Abu Bakar, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, after battling colon cancer. The deceased was buried at TPU Karet Bivak, Central Jakarta, on Friday night.

The 42-year-old woman revealed that her father had been ill for the past few months. Initially, the family did not know that he had colon cancer.

"Dad has colon cancer. A few months ago we just found out, and because he was already in pain, two weeks ago, on Friday, Dad was admitted to RSPAD. On Saturday, it was decided to remove the tumor. After the operation, Dad was not conscious," said Wanda Hamidah at TPU Karet Bivak, Central Jakarta, on Friday (21/2/2025).

1. The Late Disease

After the surgery, his father's condition was critical and he needed intensive care in the ICU. He was briefly conscious, but his health continued to decline as the cancer had spread to other organs.

"After a few days in the ICU, on the fourth day he started to regain consciousness, began to open his eyes, but his condition was already very weak, using a respirator and other assistance devices. At that time, we didn't know Dad had cancer, so he often complained of stomach pain in the lower right side. Often when we went out, Dad didn't want to join because every time he ate a little, he would always have to go to the bathroom," she said.

Before discovering that the deceased had cancer, the family thought the complaints he experienced were just ordinary digestive issues.

"Dad often had stomach pain in the lower right side. Every time he ate a little, he always had to go to the bathroom. We didn't know it was colon cancer because we were focused on his heart and lungs. It turned out we neglected to look at his digestion," Wanda explained.

2. Last Moments with the Deceased

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In the last moments, even though he couldn't speak because he was using a breathing aid, the deceased could still respond through body movements. "Dad couldn't communicate because he had a tube, he was using the tube and even with that aid he still couldn't talk, but he could frown. Then sometimes when we went home, he would wave goodbye and his right hand was okay," he said.

Wanda also reminisced about how she and her siblings always supported their father during his treatment. "I just said that because Dad couldn't talk, we always said every time his children came, 'Dad, forgive us for our mistakes, please be patient.' We always asked Dad to be patient with his pain, hopefully his suffering could erase his sins and elevate his status," she revealed.

According to her, the two weeks of treatment in the ICU became a valuable moment for the family to slowly accept the reality. "Maybe the time spent in the ICU for two weeks was a lesson for us so that our departure wouldn't be sudden. So that we could give the family left behind, the wife, the children, and the grandchildren time to process and cope with the difficult trial of loss for us. Give us time to digest and let go of Dad, and thank God today we have let go," she said.

3. Grateful for the Time Spent with Dad

Although it is difficult, Wanda and her family are trying to accept the situation. They are grateful for the time they still had with the deceased before he finally passed away.

"At that time, we did not know that Dad had colon cancer because we were always focused on his heart and lung issues. Then we neglected to look at his digestion, and Dad always said that he had been given bonus time by God to be with all of us, so many, alhamdulillah. So if it is truly Dad's time to be called by His owner, we accept it sincerely."

4. The Family Has Accepted

Now, Wanda and her family have let go of their father's departure. They believe that the deceased has found the best place by His side.

"We have accepted it. 83 years, almost 84, Dad's birthday was a very long and meaningful time for all of us. InsyaAllah Dad was the best and extraordinary in raising his children," she concluded.

KapanLagi.com expresses condolences on the passing of Wanda Hamidah's father. May the deceased's good deeds be accepted by Allah SWT and may the family be granted patience.

(kpl/far/pit)