William “Bill” Simpson

Posted on May 7, 2016 Written by 10 Condolences

April 2, 1943 - April 28, 2016 " A Kind Soul " who met every eye with respect" An Irish lad with the Traveling Gene. Bill grew up number 5 of  6 children in a working class family. His father a bricklayer and mother, an avid reader and poet. Kicking stones as a child, resulted in being "scouted" by an English Football Club as a teenager. He followed Manchester United (disappointing as that was) until his last few weeks on this earth. Music gave him much joy, from his fathers concertina Continue reading

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Beryl “Bell” May Morrison (nee Taylor (nee Arnold)

Posted on April 25, 2016 Written by 5 Condolences

Beryl “Bell” May Morrison (nee Taylor (nee Arnold) passed away the morning of April 05, 2016 after an eight month battle with Cancer. Beryl was lovingly looked after at home by her husband Robert and Victoria Hospice staff. In her last hours she was surrounded by her children and husband. Beryl was 78 years old. Beryl was born in Beckenham Kent England to John Guy & Kathleen Arnold (nee Moody) the family lived in London during the Blitz before being evacuated to Sommerset. Beryl Continue reading

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Gerard Jacoubsen

Posted on April 21, 2016 Written by 21 Condolences

Dad came into this world near the headwaters of the mighty Columbia River in beautiful Edgewater, British Columbia, Canada on April 21, 1933. Born as the sixth child – the third son – during the Great Depression, his migrant Danish family finally settled in the hamlet of Tilly, near the Badlands of Alberta. “Growing up in the midst of twelve children may have been a factor in Gerard’s becoming so fiercely independent,” remarked Larry recently, a close surviving older brother. “Gerard left Continue reading

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John Lawrence Headley

Posted on April 18, 2016 Written by 7 Condolences

John Lawrence Headley passed away April 18, 2016, just 2 days after his 87th birthday. In true fashion Lawrence would never miss a celebration. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diana Headley, stepson Greg Simmons, and step grandchildren Karis and Gavin. No service by request. Lawrence will always be remembered as a warm, gentle, and gracious man with a witty sense of humour. Born in Birmingham England, Lawrence emigrated to Canada in 1956 and had a 25 year career at Canadian Airlines. Continue reading

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Rena Joy George

Posted on April 13, 2016 Written by 57 Condolences

October, 1996 - April, 2016 Taken too soon, we were blessed to have this miracle in our lives for 19 short years. Rena had a wonderful heart and a beautiful soul. She will be greatly missed. Rena will always be lovingly remembered by her mom, her dad, her brother and sisters, her grandparents, her uncles and aunts, her cousins, her many friends, and all those whose lives she touched with her kindness, her love, and her laughter. We would like to thank our family and friends, and those Continue reading

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Elizabeth Isabella Alma “Betty” Waldie

Posted on March 24, 2016 Written by 8 Condolences

A Celebration of Betty’s life, love and laughter will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at CFB Esquimalt Gunroom, Nixon Building, Work Point 1367 Victoria View Road, Victoria, BC. Betty passed away on March 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by Jack, her dear husband of nearly fifty years, and her brother, Doug Walker (Jeannie). “Nans” is greatly missed by her children Jody (Jean-Daniel), Doug (Alanna) and Karen (Ian); her three beloved grandchildren Continue reading

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Christine Caroline Evans

Posted on March 23, 2016 Written by 7 Condolences

Christine Caroline Evans (nee Olson) passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital at 10:45pm on March 23rd. She was 74 years old. Born in Alberta on March 6, 1942, Christine came to Victoria to begin her more than thirty year career as a laboratory technologist. She is predeceased by her mother Mabel Olson, father Henry Olson, sisters Maude Fasick and Dorothy Knull and husband, Paul Michael Evans. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Jay Evans. Christine loved art, gardening and Continue reading

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Elizabeth Lenore Redford (Betty)

Posted on March 21, 2016 Written by 5 Condolences

Passed away on March 21, 2016 after a short stay in Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; daughter, Sheryl; and her sister, Doreen. She is survived by her son, Darrel (Terry) and his four children, Toni, Francis (Vanessa), Ashley (Caitlyn) and Ken (Jasmine); Sheryl's children, Tracy (Gary) and Stacy (Dale); as well as her 7 great grandchildren. Betty was still in good spirits and making jokes during our extended visits with her. She enjoyed camping, canning, Continue reading

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Elizabeth Anne Dennehy

Posted on March 3, 2016 Written by 2 Condolences

September 11th, 1952 - March 3rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Dennehy. Liz passed away on March 3rd, 2016 at the Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC with her family at her side. She is survived by her beloved children Caitlin, Connor and their father Timothy Dennehy. She also leaves to mourn her sister Margaret Alsip her nieces Lisa and Allary, her cousins and the extended Dennehy family. Liz was the daughter of Hugh and Betty MacKechnie. She Continue reading

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Richard Buhlers

Posted on February 9, 2016 Written by 3 Condolences

Richard Buhlers, 63, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2016. Richard was a life-long resident of Victoria and is survived by his sisters Victoria and Irene and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. Continue reading

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