It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Jenny (nee Krul) on July 11, 2025, with a smile on her face. Devoted mother to Ted (Renee), Rick (Carrie) and Stephen (Erin); loving sister of Henry (Joannie); cherished Babcia to Matthew (Jenn), Krystina (Dan), Katherine, Sydney, Cory (Lisamarie ) and Riley (Caitlyn); sister-in-law to Chester Kowalik (Phyllis) and Ray Kowalik (Liz). She is also survived by her nephew, Jeff (Katherine), their children, Hannah and Olivia; niece, Continue reading
Archives for July 2025
Lillian Louise Bowden
Lillian Louise Bowden It is with heavy hearts but profound love that we announce the passing of Lillian Louise Bowden on July 3, 2025, in Victoria, BC, just shy of her 105th birthday. Lillian passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Born in Frenchman's Butte, Saskatchewan, on July 25, 1920, to May and Morris Thompson, Lillian's life was a long and joyful journey. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years Maurice and son Ken. She leaves behind children: Don (Sandra), John Continue reading
Frank Manfred Gruber
In Loving Memory Frank Manfred Gruber August 27, 1948 - July 7, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Frank Gruber has passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital in the early hours of July 7th at the age of 76. His sharp sense of humour along with a deep and infectious laugh left an impression on all those he knew. Frank was born in a small town near Hamburg Germany to parents Hans & Melita Gruber. At a young age he immigrated to Canada along with his parents and Continue reading
Aleksa Harkness
Aleksa (Alexandra) Harkness It is with deep sorrow and abundant love that the family of Alexandra Harkness announces her passing on June 17, 2025. Through her courageous journey through cancer, surgery and radiation therapy, Aleksa remained steadfast in her lifelong qualities: being relentlessly positive, full of grace, kind, generous, caring, compassionate, humorous, playful, creative and curious – guided always by her deep faith and her enormous heart. Aleksa’s lifelong passion for Continue reading