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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 (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
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
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
Eugene Ernie Katchin, born on February 23, 1944, passed away on December 8, 2023, followed by his beloved wife Mary Ellen Katchin, born on December 12, 1948, who departed just three short months later on March 11, 2024. They shared 55 happy years of marriage together. Residents of Victoria for the past 18 years, they served as Resident Managers of the Maydorf Apartments on Quadra Street during their semi-retirement. Previously, they owned and operated the the historic Beaverdell Hotel for 20 Continue reading
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