Frances Cora Brown, born Oct 10, 1937, went to be with her family on Tuesday, August 28, 2024 (photo: The Victorian Newspaper, 1970). Francie was the youngest of six children born in Victoria, to Cliff and Hazel Brown. She joins her parents, sisters, Rita (George), and Dolores, and her brothers Elmer (Audrey) Tim (Loraine) and Bobby (Eleanor). Francies was best known as the “Cat Lady” on Ashgrove. For years, she would feed cats in the neighbourhood and provided a home for many stray cats. She Continue reading
Thomas McPherson “Scotty” Gardiner
Tom/Scotty was born near Argo, SK on February 13, 1931. When he was five, he moved with his family to Burntisland, Scotland for a dozen years, returning to Canada in 1948 and settling in Langley, BC. His apparent path towards a career in farming was diverted when he joined the RCMP in 1951. Over the ensuing 32 years, he proudly served in the Force — first in Manitoba (Stonewall, Morris, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg), then in Regina (1967), Ottawa (1967-68), Sydney NS (1968-1972), Edmonton Continue reading
Michael “Mike” James Perkins
Michael “Mike” James Perkins 1940 – 2024 Michael peacefully took his last breath and closed his eyes on July 16, 2024, at Mount Saint Mary Hospital in Victoria BC. He is survived by his wife, Frances “Fran” Perkins; his three children, Nicholas, Christopher, and Amanda; his sister, Angela; and five grandchildren Annabelle, Spencer, Sam, Charlotte “Charlie”, and Willow. He first entered the world on February 28, 1940, in Plymouth, England, where he grew up with siblings Gillian, Angela, and Continue reading
James “Jim” Stewart McKenzie
James “Jim” Stewart McKenzie passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2024, at the age of 83. Jim was born on March 20, 1941, in Dundee, Scotland, to James and Florence “Winnie”. He was raised in Edinburgh where he had a rich family life, living with his mother and father, brother Arthur, grandfather Thomas, and grandmother Jessie. During his time in Edinburgh, Jim began a career in engineering and a lifetime of building, fixing, and tinkering. He attended the W.M. Ramsay Technical Continue reading
Gladys “Doreen” Petersen (aka Sillars, nee Jackson)
Mom passed away in the wee hours of the morning on Canada Day after surviving 14 years of dementia. As frail as she was, she was definitely a fighter. She was predeceased by her parents, William & Dorothy Jackson, her sisters, Carol James, Alma French & Bernice Vocat, her brother, Douglas Jackson, and her son, Craig Sillars. She is survived by her son, Daryl Sillars, and her daughters, Laureen Wischermann, Sharon Kobe and Deanna Sillars, her caring sister, Elaine Myette, her sister, Fay Continue reading
Cecile Marie Pyrch
Cecile Marie Pyrch (née Spronken) 18 Dec 1938 - 26 Jun 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cecile, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Nicholas, children Kurt, Michelle (David), and Cynthia (Harley), and grandchildren Nicholas, Janine, Miller, Spencer, and Laurel. She also leaves her brothers Peter (Shawn) and John, and sister-in-law Betty. Cecile was born in Gravelbourg, SK, grew up there and in Winnipeg before moving to Continue reading
Lucille Wood (nee Paquette)
January 13, 1934 - June 20, 2024 Lucille leaves to mourn her first born and always loved Dwayne Paquette (Cheryle), Darlene Collins (Ron), Carol Wolanski (Brent), Joseph Terracol (Veronique) and Christine Wolanski. Also grieving are granddaughters Laura Collins (Shane), Desirée Solberg (J.P.); great grandson William Girard and Dwayne's extended family who lived so lovingly and quietly in her heart; plus all the neices and nephews that gave her so much joy. Mom was predeceased by her Continue reading
Michael Shamus Murray
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Shamus Murray on May 21, 2024. Born on February 26, 1976, Michael was 48 years old. Michael was a cherished partner, son, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend. He leaves behind his devoted partner, Dionne Tomniuk, his loving parents, Vicki (Per) Andersen and James Hicks; his siblings, Meredith (Darin), Melissa (Craig), Paul (Dena), Mark, Nicala (Dennis), Natasha, Micah, and Nick; his many nieces and Continue reading
Cheryl C Fisher
It is with great sadness that I announce the sudden passing of my mother, Cheryl Fisher née Steel at the age of 70. She was born April 5 1954 in Victoria bc to Lois and Archie blessing them as their first born daughter. Followed by 2 sisters Denise (Kerry) Nobbs and Judy (Harry) Eburne and then her little brother Jim (Shelley) Steel. Mom grew up spending most of her time on her beloved Grandmothers farm on Hoffman Ave where she got to spend her time with her passion of horses and other farm Continue reading
Rhonda Gustavson
Rhonda Madonna Gustavson passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 at the age of 54. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Rhonda was privileged to experience life across Canada, including attending elementary and secondary school in various places between NL and NS and continuing her studies at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, NS, Douglas College, New Westminster, BC, and Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC where she explored a passion for literature and human behaviour. Rhonda wandered an Continue reading
Betty Diane Robinson
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Diane Robinson nee Gordon at the age of 91. She was born in Portage La Prairie and then move with her family to Rossland BC. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert Robinson of McAdam, New Brunswick, and her brother Culverwell Weldon (Don) Gordon. She is survived by her siblings Bryan Gordon of Ottawa, Mearle Roy and Margaret Davies of Spokane Washington. She is also survived by her 2 children (Elizabeth and Continue reading
Darlene Anne Hayward
September 13, 1945- April 11, 2024 Our mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister and friend passed away peacefully after a short illness. She is predeceased by her husband, Reg Hayward, and her sister, Jennifer Emerson. Darlene is survived by her siblings Carol, Marie, Wayne (Sandy), Lee and Laurie. She also leaves behind three sons, Craig (Debbie), Greg (Michele) and Gerry; grandchildren, Cassandra, Alishia, Ron, Craig Jr. (Katherine), Katie (Ryan), Taylor and Sara; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Continue reading