You know the people involved better than we do. If you believe that your family has something to say that would be nice for W to hear, then yes, they should call her and say it. On the other hand, if your family would call her and say angry things, then no, they should not call her. People have differing social abilities and tact. If your family is tact-deficient, don't have them call, at least not until after the weekend. But if they are the kind of people who know how to soothe ruffled feathers, by all means, call.
