Joan Holmes

Joan Holmes, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Victoria, BC on Wednesday November 10, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born in Galt, ON, on March 4, 1937, and was the only child of Reverend Wilfred Norman Charlton and Alice Jane Charlton (Harvey). Joan will be sadly missed by her long-time loving companion of over 40 years, Don Rea, and his three children Steve (Liz), Greg and Lisa. Joan and Don loved traveling the world and visited Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Continue reading

Helen Carolyn Griffin (nee Forrester)

November 3, 1954-April 1, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom and granny.  Helen is survived by her husband, Rob, children, Shane (Chelsea), James, Chad, and Cherie (Conor), and grandchildren, Jordana, Olivia and Graydon.  Helen was born in Fergus, ON, moved to Australia, and eventually settled in Victoria, BC, where she met Rob.  For Helen, her family and friends meant everything.  She cherished each and every family occasion and when one Continue reading

Irma Livingstone

May 26, 1934 – July 25 2018 Survived by her husband of 59 years, Blair Livingstone, son Steven, daughters Wendi and Dana, grandchildren Andrew, Eric, Joshua, Brianna and Zachary and brother Marlow Sloan. Irma was born in Marble Colorado, attended University of Denver, received a teaching degree and taught school for a number of years. Irma moved to Toronto to establish a family and followed her daughters to the West coast to retire in Duncan. Throughout her life she had a passion for art, Continue reading

Carl Frederick Lacey

LACEY, Carl November 25, 1947 - November 15, 2015 Age 67, was born in Brantford, Ontario, but journeyed west in his early 20's to make Victoria, BC his new home. He quickly discovered his passion for fly fishing in the countless mountain lakes of the Rockies. His career in funding start-up companies gave him the opportunity to travel the globe where he made many new friends. Carl is predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Ethel, who also made Victoria, BC, their new home in the mid 70's. His Continue reading

Kevin Ransom

In Memorial

Passed away suddenly at home in Victoria, B.C. on April 6th, 2014. Kevin was born March 24, 1964 in Brockville, Ontario and went to public and high schools in Sarnia and participated in SMAA Sports. After graduating high school he joined the military and retired after 21 years of service and then was hired back as a civilian and currently working at Esquimalt Naval Base, Victoria. Kevin will be sadly missed by his wife Sandy of 24 years, daughter Chantelle, parents Ron and Marilyn, sister Paula Continue reading