James “Jim” Stewart McKenzie

Posted on July 16, 2024 Written by 4 Condolences

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

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Gladys “Doreen” Petersen (aka Sillars, nee Jackson)

Posted on July 12, 2024 Written by Leave Condolence

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

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Cecile Marie Pyrch

Posted on July 5, 2024 Written by Leave Condolence

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

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Rhonda Gustavson

Posted on May 26, 2024 Written by 4 Condolences
In Memorial

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

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Darlene Anne Hayward

Posted on April 23, 2024 Written by 9 Condolences

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

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Eugene and Mary Ellen Katchin

Posted on March 19, 2024 Written by 7 Condolences

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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Adele Grieve

Posted on March 14, 2024 Written by 13 Condolences

Adele passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 following a short and courageous battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Ian; as well as daughter, Aimee (Scott); son Clark; and grandchildren, Brooklyn and Carter. We will always have fond memories of our many family trips, sharing laughter and adventures along the way. After retiring from a long and happy teaching career, Adele loved to travel, take long peaceful walks with friends, as well as sharing a love of books Continue reading

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Giorgio Mario Amarilli

Posted on March 12, 2024 Written by 22 Condolences

  December 8th, 1949 - March 9th, 2024 With sadness we announce the passing of Giorgio Mario Amarilli during the early hours of March 9th surrounded by family.  He is loved and will be missed by his wife Gina, his daughters Christina (Greg) and Andrea (Mike) and his beautiful granddaughters Lily, Olivia, and Emma.  He will be forever remembered by all who knew him.  Giorgio was a hardworking and determined individual who always put his family first.  He was an avid Continue reading

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Jo-Anne Lynne Squires

Posted on March 12, 2024 Written by 26 Condolences

Jo-Anne Lynne Squires, 76, of Victoria, BC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on March 11, 2024 after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Jo-Anne was born on April 18, 1947 to John and Ella Molyard (both deceased).  She was a bright, energetic, and dynamic force that cared deeply about others.  Jo-Anne was passionate about many things, including tennis, a good meal, walking, travel and the ocean.  She never tired of watching the seaplanes, COHO, Continue reading

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Waltraud (Trudy) Nitsch

Posted on March 6, 2024 Written by Leave Condolence

Trudy passed peacefully in her home at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Victoria. Predeceased by her husband, John; and brothers, Otto, Georg and Horst. She lived as if she had won the lottery in life, blessedly content and joyful. Her greatest pride and joy was her family, children Karl, Joanne ( Mike) and Thomas (Monica); Grandchildren, Genevieve (Blake) Natalie (Christopher) and Joel (Sandy), Eva Marie (Geoffrey) Paul (Naomi) and Francis (Isabelle); Great grandchildren were the jewels in her Continue reading

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John Douglas Henderson, M. Sc

Posted on March 5, 2024 Written by 3 Condolences

  John Douglas Henderson, M. Sc McGill University 1968 Meteorologist and Humanist.   …I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth…   Born May 3, 1943, Sherbrooke, Quebec Died March 1, 2024, Victoria British Columbia   Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Warrington, Dr. S. Brown, Dr. Nesbitt and all the nurses in Palliative Care, Royal Jubilee Hospital.   John was well served. Continue reading

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Margaret Elizabeth Fankboner ‘Maggie’

Posted on February 23, 2024 Written by 10 Condolences

Sadly, Margaret Elizabeth Fankboner ‘Maggie’ passed away on January 15, 2024. Maggie died of natural causes in Royal Jubilee Hospital ICU at 18:43. Morgan, her daughter, and Maggie were holding hands and listening to Handel’s Messiah as she transitioned, one of her favourite pieces. Her love of classical music, art and family were well-known. Maggie contributed significantly to our world and we are better for knowing her. She was an intellectual, activist, artist, scientist, and Mother to Continue reading

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