Archives for May 2021

Hans Willy Christians

October 30, 1932 - May 17, 2021. Willy Christians passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on May 17, 2021 in Victoria, B.C. Willy was predeceased 11 weeks earlier, by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Judith, his two older sisters Bertha and Kate, his little brother Andreas, three of his children Doreen, Andreas and Martin and Great granddaughter Violet. He is survived by his younger sister Anka (Gerd), his son and daughter-in-law Lothar and Bianca, daughter Elena (Bernie), two Continue reading

Bridget Lisa Minishka

December 18, 1965 ~ May 14, 2021 Bridget passed away quietly in Victoria BC with her loving husband Caner by her side.  She was 55. Born in New Westminster and raised in Vancouver, Bridget moved to Victoria to study law soon after completing her B.Sc. in Biopsychology (UBC) and M.B.A. in Human Resources/ Labour Relations (McMaster).  Bridget was called to the Bar in 1997 and dedicated 25 years to public service as a non-practicing lawyer with the Province of British Columbia.  Through her Continue reading

Alexander Malcolm (Alex, Alec, Al) Ritchie

RITCHIE, Alexander Malcolm (Alex, Alec, Al) 12 October 1931 (Vancouver, BC) - 5 May 2021 (Victoria, BC) “Shake the hand that shook the world!” Our much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle left us after a hard fought battle against dementia and a sudden stroke. Alex leaves Laura, his wife of 64 years; son Bill (Joanna); daughter Theresa; grandchildren Kyla (Jordan) and Cole (and their mother, Geri); and Connor and Garrett (and their father, Russ); Continue reading