The Family of Dr. Elana Fric is asking for privacy.
The Toronto doctor, originally from Tecumseh was found strangled and beaten to death last Thursday (Dec 2nd.)
In a statement, Dr. Fric's family is expressing gratitude for an outpouring of support with a special thank you to the support being shown for her three young children.
Many people have described Dr. Fric as a "wonderful person, mother and physician."
Charged with killing the 40-year-old family physician is her neurosurgeon husband of 12 years, Mohammed Shamji.
Shamji is due back in court December 20th.
With files from The Canadian Press