Sherri Lee Beecroft (nee Wiebe)

Posted on October 16, 2024 Written by 9 Condolences

Sherri left our world suddenly but peacefully in her home at the Jesken Aerie in Langford on the morning of Saturday, October 12, 2024. Sherri was born on March 15, 1958 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Arthur and Hazel Wiebe. She was predeceased by her parents; sister, Cindy; and brother, Randy who had gone to heaven only a day before her. She will be lovingly be remembered by her daughter Randi Lee ; her son-in-law, BJ; her granddaughter, Ireland (Ladybug); her grandsons, Ashton and Ethan; Continue reading

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Edith Pauline Blythe

Posted on October 16, 2024 Written by 4 Condolences

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our "Grammie", Edith Pauline Blythe, on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 97.   Our Grammie was one of the strongest people we've ever known. She fought the good fight, just like she always did. She worked very hard all her life, and expected nothing in return for all her efforts. She loved all of her family and friends so much...just as much as we all loved her . We will cherish every moment we had with her, and she will Continue reading

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Catherine Mary Bonnar

Posted on October 16, 2024 Written by 2 Condolences

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Catherine Mary Bonnar on October 8, 2024, at the age of 81. Catherine was born on November 17, 1942, in Saline, Scotland to John and Winifred (nee Bracelin) Eadie.   Catherine and her beloved husband, Don, met as children in East Wemyss, Scotland when Catherine was just seven years old. Married on August 22, 1964, Catherine and Don were grateful to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary only seven weeks Continue reading

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Brian George Demorest

Posted on October 15, 2024 Written by 4 Condolences

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Demorest, who left us at the age of 72 on August 17, 2024. Born in 1951 in Southey, Saskatchewan, he was the third of six children, growing up with five sisters—two older and three younger who loved their Hoagie immensely. A proud father of four children and two stepchildren, Brian found life's joy in being a grandfather to 19 grandchildren. His family was his greatest treasure, and he cherished every moment spent with them. In Continue reading

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David M. Bissett

Posted on October 9, 2024 Written by 5 Condolences

David M. Bissett 1943 -2024 It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of David's passing on Sept. 27th, 2024 David was born in Victoria, BC on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1943. He is predeceased by his partner of over 50 years, Dan Martin (2021), his father Duncan, (1990), mother Patricia (2007), brothers Ken (2008), and Don (2018) and sister in law Ann (2017). He is survived by his brothers, Barry (Connie), Brian, Rick (Lynn) and sisters Sharon (Geoff), & Cheryl Continue reading

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Richard “Rich” Sylvester

Posted on October 7, 2024 Written by 2 Condolences

SYLVESTER, Richard "Rich" William Richard William Sylvester passed away at home on September 24, 2024 at the age of 80 in Saanichton, BC, (formerly of Paris, Ont) surrounded by his loving family. Rich was born in Brantford, Ontario to parents, Claude "Bud" & Dorothy Sylvester. He is survived by his soulmate of 43 years, Diane (Hallam); cherished daughter, Leanne (Dorion) Dellabough; & grandsons, Lucas (Jennifer), Isaac (Jahniaa) Dellabough, all of Saanichton BC; step-son, Trevor; Continue reading

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Ralph Arthur Hollingsworth

Posted on September 17, 2024 Written by 2 Condolences

1950-2024 With great sadness we announce the passing of our brother after a lengthy illness. Loved by family, friends and all who knew him, Ralph will be sorely missed. He described his career in Respirology – “You breathe in. You breathe out.” And then he didn’t. We are most grateful for the excellent, compassionate care provided by the staff at RJH and Victoria Hospice.   Continue reading

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Frances Cora Brown

Posted on September 6, 2024 Written by Leave Condolence

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

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Thomas McPherson “Scotty” Gardiner

Posted on August 9, 2024 Written by 11 Condolences

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

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Michael “Mike” James Perkins

Posted on July 29, 2024 Written by 22 Condolences

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

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James “Jim” Stewart McKenzie

Posted on July 16, 2024 Written by 4 Condolences

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

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Gladys “Doreen” Petersen (aka Sillars, nee Jackson)

Posted on July 12, 2024 Written by Leave Condolence

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

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