Nicholas “Nick” Anthony Vandergragt

On January 25, 2024 at Victoria General Hospital. Nick was living on his boat Summersong in Sooke, BC and had just celebrated 40th anniversary with his wife and very best friend Alison. He is remembered by his 8 children, Katherine Schutt (Daren), Peter (Andrea), Jordan (Emma), Alyssa Hanlon (Jamie), Andrea Uí Mhaolagáin (Diarmid), MarkAnthony (Mariah), Gabrielle and Michaela (Mitchel); 4 grandchildren, Hailey, Emily & Samuel Schutt, Phillipa (Pippa) Hanlon; brother to Angela Reaume, Continue reading

Dorothy Myra Osberg

Dorothy Myra Osberg, born April 27, 1930 died peacefully, with loving family at her side, at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Extended Care residence on November 19, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her seven children: Jan (John), JoAnne, David, Susan, Sonja, Teri (Doug) and Barb (Leslie), as well as eight grandchildren who delighted her as much as she was adored by them; and 5 Great Grandchildren who affectionately refer to her as their ‘GG’. She was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to Continue reading

DANIEL HOWARD KETTLE

SEPTEMBER 29, 1967 - JULY 3, 2022 Dan was born in Corner Brook, NL. Son of Howard and Pat, love of Lanette and her daughter Hannah. Adored by daughters, Courtney Walker (husband Dawson), and Kyra Park. Brother to Nicole Ramage (husband Glenn), nephews: Nicholas, Sam and Daniel. As well as many friends and relatives. Dan will be missed, but never forgotten. Dan passed as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident in Revelstoke BC on July 3rd. Dan died doing what he loved, and he was a hero right Continue reading

Kevin Ronald Miller

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Kevin Ronald Miller on Nov 11, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, nephew, coach and friend. Kevin fought valiantly throughout a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to his parents Ronald (predeceased) and Gloria Miller. He will be deeply missed by his wife Linda of 38 yrs (his high school sweetheart). His children Jennifer (Jeremy), Leigh-Ann (Nathan) and Joseph Continue reading

Roger G. Gallagher

In Memorial

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Roger G. Gallagher on January 16, 2020 in Victoria, BC. The beloved husband and father passed away peacefully with family present. He was predeceased by sons Patrick and Sean. Leaving behind the love of his life, Donna, his children Susan and Don, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren his life was a life well lived. He will always be remembered for his warmth, generosity and kindness. Continue reading

Sandra (Sandi) Claire Archer (nee Richardson)

Sandra (Sandi) Claire Archer (nee Richardson) passed away the evening of December 4th, 2018, within the Victoria General Hospital (VGH) ICU shortly after moving to palliative care. She suffered a stroke due to a burst cerebral aneurism on the morning of November 29th, 2018 and never regained consciousness. Her immediate family members remained by her side for 5 days while she was on assisted breathing in the ICU until she was moved to Palliative Care and taken off breathing assist. A family Continue reading

Bernice Gertrude Beres

Bernice Gertrude Beres (nee Coward), 79, passed away March 09, 2018 at home in Sooke surrounded by her family. Born November 17, 1938 in Calgary, Alberta, Bernice was raised in Lethbridge and graduated from the University of Alberta in 1962. She is survived by Larry, her loving husband of 57 years her 5 children, Randy (Michelle), Deborah, Alan (Andrea), Beverley (Jerry) and Brenda (Bius). She also leaves behind her 9 grandchildren, Brad, Ali, Greg, Maegan, Cole, Sydney, Melania, Tiw and Nick. Continue reading

Marilyn Lorraine Johnston-Watson (nee Quayle)

Passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on February 10, 2018. Born in Victoria BC on October 26, 1934 she was predeceased by her husband, Charles; daughter, Carolyn; brother, Gary; and sister, Nadine. Marilyn is lovingly remembered by her children, Christine (Ray), Roderick (Gail), Shelley (Brant), Catherine (Guy), Gregory (Michelle), Daniel (Nicole); her niece, Beverly (Steve); 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Marilyn returned to the Island over 40 years ago and Continue reading

Christine Caroline Evans

Christine Caroline Evans (nee Olson) passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital at 10:45pm on March 23rd. She was 74 years old. Born in Alberta on March 6, 1942, Christine came to Victoria to begin her more than thirty year career as a laboratory technologist. She is predeceased by her mother Mabel Olson, father Henry Olson, sisters Maude Fasick and Dorothy Knull and husband, Paul Michael Evans. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Jay Evans. Christine loved art, gardening and Continue reading

Merna Mae Fleming (nee Scott)

1922-2015 Died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 29, 2015. Merna is lovingly remembered by her children, Sharon (Don) Lassey, Donna (Lorne) Seaman and Bob (Donna) Fleming; grandchildren, Kathy (Rick) Campion, Sherri (Jon) Weston, Michael Hannem, Anja (Shaun) Lewis and Jamie (Shanna) Fleming; her numerous great grandchildren; and her brothers, Norman (Marie) Scott and Lawrence Scott. Cremation entrusted to Pacific Coast Cremation. An Open House will be held on Sunday, January 3, Continue reading

Robert Douglas Ashworth

In Memorial

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Howard Douglas Borton

Howard Borton, age 51, passed away at home in Otter Point during the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 15, 2015, after a brief encounter with cancer. Howard’s love of nature was evident in his artwork, drawing inspiration from many summers spent camping at Muchalat Lake with family and friends. His chrome sculptures were shown at the Sooke Fine Arts Show, and Sculpture Splash in Esquimalt. He also loved vintage cars and restored a number of vehicles, including a custom ‘51 Cadillac Continue reading