March 15, 1961 – November 22, 2023 Beverly Grace Crowell (Beaumont) passed peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital, now in the presence of the Lord. Beverly leaves behind Steve (Husband) and her two daughters & son in-laws Sharon (Andrew) & Anna (Steve) and her 4 grandchildren. At the age of 62; she will always be remembered, as a loving wife, mother and Nana. We will miss her smile. We are proud of her fighting with MS for 32 years. Bev's celebration of life service will be Continue reading
Bryan M. Mee
August 23, 1935 - November 16, 2023 Born in Victoria, August 23, 1935, to Clarence and Thelma Mee. Dad is predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Curt. Dad has two sisters, Glenys and Penny and many nieces and nephews. Dad was very community minded, being part of the Esquimalt Lions, Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, Esquimalt Silver Threads writing group and Esquimalt Police board. His volunteerism earned him the Order of BC. Dad became a teacher at age 18 and for the next 37 years he 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
Richard Laurent Cloutier
January 5, 1963 – November 25, 2021 Peacefully on his own terms, Richard Laurent Cloutier left this world the afternoon of November 25, 2021 at the age of 58; he will always be remembered, as a son, brother, husband, friend and through his legacy and creation of the website Pine Point Revisited, http://www.pinepointrevisited.com/. Gone but not forgotten. Born the oldest child of Laurent and Jeanne Cloutier on January 5, 1963, in Spirit River, Alberta. The family, including Continue reading
Richard William Stevenson
wounds heal quickly footprints once dry, now wet behind us on the shore - (Parksville, BC) from Tidings of Magpies, Richard Stevenson, 2008 Richard William Stevenson (b. March 4, 1952, Victoria, BC) passed away on October 18, 2023 (Victoria, BC) surrounded by his loved ones, while his favourite jazz albums played. Rick is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Gepke (nee Polet), his children: Christian, Marika, and Adrian (Amanda), his grandson, Remy, and his Continue reading
Robert Earl Robinson
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dad Robert. Born in McAdam, New Brunswick he was the youngest of 5 children. He is survived by his wife Diane married for 67 years, daughter, son, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and his older brother David, still living in McAdam, NB. as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his 3 sisters Charlotte, Ruth, and Patty. He was very proud of his distinguished military career serving overseas with UN, in Washington Continue reading
Rolf Gustav Ludwig
Rolf Gustav Ludwig December 13, 1948 – September 9, 2023 Rolf Ludwig was born December 13, 1948 in St. Johanne, Tyrol, Austria. In 1952 he immigrated with his parents to the United States, settling in Ohio and welcoming his baby sister, Renata, six years later. As a war resister, Rolf was uprooted to Canada in 1970 where he gratefully received a warm reception. He often expressed how fortunate he was to be living in a country like Canada. Rolf was a loving and devoted husband, Continue reading
Robert Edwin Malton
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Edwin Malton (Bob), who at 83 years died peacefully on September 22, 2023 in Victoria, British Columbia following a five year struggle with kidney disease. From an early age, Bob was a talented athlete and avid sportsman; he loved playing hockey, baseball, horseshoes, and bowling and would go on to become the proud coach to many young baseball players whom he sponsored through the “Bob Malton Roofing Shamrocks.” Bob was a devoted Continue reading
Dana Ruth Baecker
August 14, 1935 – August 19, 2023 Dana was born into a Winnipeg August heatwave before air conditioning, a choice for which her mother never fully forgave her. Her early years were marked by her father’s departure for the army and war in Europe, leading to her disconcerting tendency to ask strangers in uniform if they were her father, something else her mother found hard to forgive. Though she left at 19, Dana never lost her pride and affection for her birth city and the prairies. Kelvin High Continue reading
Bob Starr
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bob Starr on August 25, 2023 at Royal Jubilee Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on July 5, 1947 in Vancouver. He graduated from BCIT which led to a successful career in sales and real estate. He lived a full meaningful life collecting a lot of gratitude along the way. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Eila, daughter Miila (Craig), son Sean (Renee) and his grandchildren, Damon, Travis and Continue reading
Mark Edward MacLean
April 21, 1956 - August 9, 2023 Mark shocked and saddened us all when he died suddenly at home. His parents, Norma and Doug MacLean, predeceased him but he is survived by his sister, Jer, and brother-in-law, Chuck Williams. When he was just a kid, Mark started taking things apart and putting them back together. He'd been fixing things ever since. When he could drive, it was sports cars and a dirt bike. Then he discovered boating and enjoyed cruising the Continue reading
Colin Thomas McConnachie
The family of Colin Thomas McConnachie mourn his passing on August 24, 2023 in Sidney, BC, confident that he is now at peace following a lengthy illness. Born on November 6, 1942 in Leeds, England, he travelled the world as an army kid, later to proudly join the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada. Aged 12, he worked in coal mines in England, and when his family came to Canada, he met his wife (Diane Louise Jenner) in Ontario. Together they moved their beloved children: son, Continue reading