Archives for November 2021

Derek Ernest Allen Fast

Derek died suddenly on November 27th, 2021. Born in Victoria BC on May 4th, 1986. Beloved son of Terri (Jim) and Al, and brother to Mary. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He was a 5th generation descendant of Charles and Nancy Alexander, pioneers of Victoria BC in 1858. Due to COVID restrictions a family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Continue reading

Kevin Ronald Miller

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Kevin Ronald Miller on Nov 11, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, nephew, coach and friend. Kevin fought valiantly throughout a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to his parents Ronald (predeceased) and Gloria Miller. He will be deeply missed by his wife Linda of 38 yrs (his high school sweetheart). His children Jennifer (Jeremy), Leigh-Ann (Nathan) and Joseph Continue reading

Lynwood (Lyn) Jones

August 22, 1939 - November 5, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share the passing of Lynwood Jones, a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. Lyn passed away on November 5th 2021 with his family by his side at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary, daughters, Jenny (Andrew, Ethan, Dylan and Brendan), Amy (Moses, Emma and Charlie) and Katy (Graeme, Marina and Roxy), sisters Ruth and Anne and brothers Mike and Steve. Lyn was Continue reading

Joan Holmes

Joan Holmes, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Victoria, BC on Wednesday November 10, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born in Galt, ON, on March 4, 1937, and was the only child of Reverend Wilfred Norman Charlton and Alice Jane Charlton (Harvey). Joan will be sadly missed by her long-time loving companion of over 40 years, Don Rea, and his three children Steve (Liz), Greg and Lisa. Joan and Don loved traveling the world and visited Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Continue reading

Joyce (Joy) Violet Whyte

Joyce (Joy) Violet Whyte, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 6, 2021 at the age of 87. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Edward Whyte, of 68 years of marriage: 4 loving daughters Karen (Greg) Loewen, Debra (Dave 2019) Jennings, Penny (Ken) Johns, Tammy (Alex) Kundakcioglu, 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Joy is survived by her sisters Pearl, Marie and brother Kelly. Predeceased by her brother Eric and sister Diane. Joy, a nurturing Continue reading