Gerald Ian Kirker

September 17, 1932 - December 19, 2022 It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of a beloved husband to Anne for 63 years, father to Alec and Callum and grandfather to Calianne and Gina. After a long and courageous battle with Valley Fever, and an outstanding life filled with family, countless friends, his volunteer associations and two careers he loved; Jerry passed peacefully at The Victoria General Hospital. The family would like to thank the staff for their expert care and Continue reading

Rena Joy George

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

Bonnie Lynn Tate (nee Turner)

April 4, 1948 North Vancouver BC - Sept 5, 2015 Victoria, BC. Bonnie Tate, beloved Mother, Grandmother, sister and Aunt, passed away suddenly but peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, Sept 5, 2015 at the age of 67 in Victoria, BC after a short illness. Bonnie has lived her entire life in BC, growing up in Youbou then moving to North Vancouver with her family as a teen. As an Adult Bonnie moved to Squamish and then back to the Island in 1989 to Victoria where she resided for the Continue reading

George Elm Sears

Capt. GEORGE ELMS SEARS Died in Victoria, BC on May 6, 2015. George was born at home on October 26, 1931 near Sackville, NB. He moved to Moose Jaw, SK in 1947 with his parents and siblings, and worked on the railroad before joining the Canadian Armed Forces. He joined the Navy on March 27, 1951 and served in the Korean War. During his time in the navy, he served on the HMCS Ontario, Athabasca, Venture, New Glasgow, Oriole, St. Laurent, St. Crois, Qu’Apelle and Restigouche. George Continue reading