Colin Thomas McConnachie

Posted on August 29, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 3 Condolences

The family of Colin Thomas McConnachie mourn his passing on August 24, 2023 in Sidney, BC, confident that he is now at peace following a lengthy illness. Born on November 6, 1942 in Leeds, England, he travelled the world as an army kid, later to proudly join the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada. Aged 12, he worked in coal mines in England, and when his family came to Canada, he met his wife (Diane Louise Jenner) in Ontario. Together they moved their beloved children: son, Continue reading

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Allan Charles Cliff

Posted on July 31, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 3 Condolences

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. Dad worked for Coca Cola for over 41 years. He loved his job and rose through the ranks to become Plant Manager in Victoria, B.C. He was respected by all who worked with him and for him. Our father had a strong work ethic that was passed down from his parents and he instilled this in all of his children. He was always proud to say "these are my kids." Dad had a great sense of Continue reading

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Geraldine “Gerrie” Mae Hansen

Posted on July 13, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Leave Condolence

Geraldine "Gerrie" Mae Hansen, born March 26, 1933, in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to Hector and Helen Alexander, passed away recently in Victoria, BC, at the age of 90. She had been in poor health for some time and was freed from the limitations of her mortal body on June 19, 2023. Gerrie spent her young years in Brooks, Alberta, where she met and married her lifelong partner, Bob Hansen, husband and friend. Together, they soon had two children, Linda and Neil, and the young family moved to Continue reading

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Thomas Emlyn Wynne

Posted on June 26, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Leave Condolence

Tom passed the finish line of his final marathon – and died peacefully at the age of 88, on May 13, 2023. As he often mentioned, he would never have made it this far without the love, support, and dedicated care of his wife of 65 years, Betty. He is survived by his wife Betty, his daughter Mary (Michael), son Andrew (Chris), and grandchildren, Robert, Alison, Evan, Foster, Daniel and Claire, and cat, Keiko (although, as he would often mention, he’d wanted a dog!) Although Tom was born in Continue reading

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Steve Seekins

Posted on May 27, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 19 Condolences

A loving and devoted husband and Dad, died tragically on May 17, 2023, in Oak Bay, BC. Steve was born September 1970 to Don and Freda (Hansen) Seekins and was raised on the Silver Valley, Alberta homestead. As the youngest of 4, he spent his early years trying to keep up with siblings Mitch, Susie and Patti. In 1976 their Mom was killed in a motor vehicle collision that also severely injured Steve. Despite everyone's worries about Steve's future, he grew into a strong, articulate and Continue reading

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Della Joy Ring

Posted on May 26, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Leave Condolence

On May 18, 2023 Della Ring passed away after a battle with cancer and pneumonia. She was 83 years old. Della was born in Olds, Alberta to Albert and Mildred Stelter and had one sister Connie Poor Eagle, recently deceased. Della lived most of her life in Calgary, Alberta and also called Canmore, Summerland and Victoria home. Della had four children. Steve (Diane McCullough) Ring, Sheri (Curtis) Ross, Craig Hanson (predeceased in 2019) and Lori. She also had a favourite granddaughter, Brittany Continue reading

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Clare Marie Wing

Posted on May 23, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 2 Condolences

It is with truly heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear sweet mother, Clare Marie Wing (O'Leary) on March 29, 2023 in Glenwarren Lodge, Victoria.Clare was born in 1938 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of the late Archina and Ronald O'Leary. She was predeceased by David, her husband of 60 years and her only sibling Ronnie O'Leary. Mom lived a life devoted to the care and love of her children. She could always be counted on to offer support and lend an Continue reading

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Eva Loeb

Posted on May 19, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Leave Condolence

Eva passed away 27 April leaving behind her husband, Karl; nephew and niece, Grant and Megan Loeb and their daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah and niece, Glenna Robichaud. Born in Bochum, Germany in 1930, Eva met and married Karl and emigrated to Edmonton in 1959, living her last 45 years in Victoria. Eva was a kind person who attracted many close friends over the years; she will be missed. By request a private ceremony is planned. Aufwiedersehen my darling Eva. Continue reading

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Monique Laura St. Denis Bunting

Posted on May 12, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Leave Condolence

In loving memory of Monique Laura St. Denis Bunting, born August 3, 1973, and passed away February 21, 2022. She left suddenly but not entirely unexpectedly. She said she would leave while she was still young. Countless souls mourn her absence: her grown children, Elijah and Mikyla; her parents, Rick and Sandy; her siblings, Renae, Janine, and Marcel; her ex husband and loyal friend, Heath; her loving aunts, Gwynn, Carol and Marjorie; along with all the many she touched with the great force Continue reading

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Leslie Payne

Posted on May 9, 2023 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation 24 Condolences

Leslie Payne, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia. She was 68 years old. Born on January 31, 1955, at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, British Columbia, Leslie was the daughter of Erica and Earl Dixon. She grew up in Kamloops and attended local schools and traveled around the world professionally figure skating. Leslie graduated with a degree in mental health and began her career as Continue reading

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