Archives for March 2018

Bernice Gertrude Beres

Bernice Gertrude Beres (nee Coward), 79, passed away March 09, 2018 at home in Sooke surrounded by her family. Born November 17, 1938 in Calgary, Alberta, Bernice was raised in Lethbridge and graduated from the University of Alberta in 1962. She is survived by Larry, her loving husband of 57 years her 5 children, Randy (Michelle), Deborah, Alan (Andrea), Beverley (Jerry) and Brenda (Bius). She also leaves behind her 9 grandchildren, Brad, Ali, Greg, Maegan, Cole, Sydney, Melania, Tiw and Nick. Continue reading

William (Bill) Tuke

Today we celebrate the life of William (Bill) Tuke.  Bill was born in Rotherham, S Yorkshire, England to Sid and Elsie Tuke on November 13, 1940. Bill grew up with five siblings; predeceased by Derek and Susan; and survived by Janet, Jennifer and Eileen. Bill, never one to settle down in one place soon set out onto a life full of adventure. Some places Bill rambled into include: Aiden, the highlands of Scotland, the many trails of Derbyshire, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, and finally to Continue reading

Duncan Nicholas Pucker

It is with great sadness that the family of Duncan Pucker announces his sudden passing at the age of 26 years. Duncan is survived by his parents, Lee and Kathy, and his sister, Laurel, as well as a large extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles, and his maternal grandfather. Duncan was a graduate of University of Victoria, with a degree in Computer Science. He had a great love for music, and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with friends discussing different artists. He loved going to Continue reading

Johanna Catharina Jacoba De Puit (nee Koopman)

April 2, 1933 – March 9, 2018 Johanna passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 9, 2018. Born in Goes, Holland, mom left behind her family and came to Canada in 1958 to marry the love of her life, Jack. Together for 60 years, they had three children, Ray (Tina), Jackie (Guy) and Michele (Barry); and five grandchildren, Alex, Kayla, Ross, Lucas and Tyler. Mom took great joy in looking after her family and the beautiful flowers her husband, Jack grew for her. She will be dearly Continue reading