Katherine “Kaye” Agnes Wilhelmina Catharina Antonia O’Connor (1941 – 2025) With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Kaye on April 12 in Victoria, BC, who gently departed this world while being held in loving arms. Kaye was predeceased by her infant brother in 1943, and her parents, Petrus and Petronella, by the significant loss of her dearest friend, Hazel, beloved nephew, Derik, and little Betty. Kaye is survived by her adoring husband of nearly 64 years, Patrick, for whom this Continue reading
Katherine “Kaye” Agnes Wilhelmina Catharina Antonia O’Connor
Brian Robert Boyd
October 17, 1943 – March 29th, 2025 Born in Victoria, BC, Brian R. Boyd passed away peacefully in the night. He was predeceased by his parents, Morris and Freda Boyd, and by his wife, Nola. Brian is survived by his brother, Steven Boyd, along with many extended family members and friends who will remember him with deep affection. Brian was a quiet soul, a man of few words but rich in heart and character. He had an understated sense of humor and a strong work ethic that defined much of his Continue reading
Roderick (Rod) Graeme Richmond
1931 – 2025 It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rod Richmond of Victoria, B.C., at the age of 93. Born in West Vancouver to Henry and Olive Richmond, Rod grew up with a love of the outdoors and a sense of adventure. As a boy, he spent countless hours, often with his sister Donna, horseback riding behind the family home on Duchess Avenue - back when Park Royal was still farmland. Rod attended West Vancouver High School, where he was a proud member of the High Y Continue reading
John Stewart Dunlop
January 13, 1937 – April 12, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stewart, who left us on Saturday April 12 at the age of 88 due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Stewart is predeceased by his parents John (JP) and Florence, and his brother Gordon. He is survived by his wife Evelyn, brother Douglas (Linda), daughter Lorna (Bob), son Chris (Anne), grandchildren Jen (Elana), Kelsey (Adam), Megan (Morgan), Isaac and Matthew, and great grandchildren Quinn, Continue reading
Linda Clark
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Clark announce her passing. Linda passed peacefully on March 14th after a 12 year battle with Parkinsons, she was 79. She is survived by her daughter Lilith, Grandsons Elan and Orin and sister and brother Susan and Mark. It’s impossible to easily sum up Linda’s life in just a few sentences. She lived an extraordinary life full of love and joy, both in her career and with all of her many friends and family. She Continue reading
Muriel Iris Sutherland
Mrs. Muriel Iris Sutherland (née Thompson), aged 79, passed away on March 20, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia, after facing an aggressive form of cancer with characteristic strength and resolve. Muriel was born on January 10, 1946, in Ottawa, Ontario, to Kenneth and Margaret Thompson. Her early years shaped the thoughtful and determined woman she would become—someone who knew her own mind and held her opinions with confidence. Throughout her life, Muriel was known for her warmth and Continue reading
Mary Lee Alexander
Mary Lee passed away on March 10, 2025, in the arms of Patrick, her beloved soulmate and husband of 54 years. She was a loving and devoted mother to her three children: son James (Erin) of Winnipeg, daughter Kelly of Winnipeg, son Michael (Aliza) of Victoria. She loved and enjoyed being grandma to Victoria, Benjamin, Katie Lee, Carter, Aidyn, and Daria Lee. Mary Lee was born January 29, 1948, in Edmonton, the middle child of seven children. Predeceased by her parents, Mike and Blanche Hubenig Continue reading
Timothy George Brayshaw
March 22, 1956 – February 19, 2025 Timothy was predeceased by his father Denis Brayshaw, sister Tammy, Timothy is survived by his mother Louise Healy, sisters Cindy (Randy) & Connie (Tom), sons Blayne, Austin, Carson Kerr plus numerous nieces and nephews. Thank you to the Doctors & Nurses of Victoria General Hospital and the Cool Aid Society for keeping him safe. Interment to take place at a later date. Continue reading
George Thomas MacDougall
December 21, 1938 - February 17, 2025 George was born on a stormy winter night in the isolated northern highlands of Cape Breton Island, NS, delivered by midwife and eagerly welcomed as the first son. A hyper active, curious and entrepreneurial young boy; he was once caught selling his father’s home-brew in pop bottles to his little friends, and infamously singed his own eyebrows in an ill-advised attempt to clear snow more efficiently by using dynamite. At an early age he learned to play Continue reading
Michael Brelsford
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my husband Michael Brelsford on February 19, 2025 at the age of 72. After his cancer diagnosis in 2023, Mike bravely endured the treatments and indignities of the disease, and maintained a positive spirit until the end. He is very deeply missed. Plans for a celebration of Mike’s life will be announced at a later date. Continue reading
Mike Eiers
Michael Joseph Eiers passed away peacefully surrounded by love and kindness on January 16, 2025 in Saanichton, BC at the age of 90. Mike was born on July 5, 1934 in Rural Gimli Manitoba where he lived on the family farm in Berlo. He learned at a young age to do things with care, laughter and an exceptional work ethic. One of his fondest memories was working out on the farm along side his father and siblings and his mom arriving with a hearty meal. He moved from the farm to start a career in Continue reading
Gerard Joseph Ferron
Gerard Joseph Ferron, born June 12, 1944 to Marion Poirier and Leven Ferron, in St. John, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at Cowichan District Hospital at age 80. A former merchant marine and offset pressman, he later worked in government administration until retirement in 2008. Pre-deceased by his common law partner Andrew Cotton and 12 siblings, he is survived by his ex-wife Linda, children Collette and Scott, and grandchildren Jaeda and Tristan. Known Continue reading