Patricia Anne Junghans

Our beloved, Patricia Anne Junghans peacefully went to meet her saviour January 12, 2024 with her husband, George, of 54 years by her side. Pat was born July 1, 1949 in Brandon, Manitoba to loving parents Victor and Irene Marshall and was raised in Wawanesa with her older sister, Diane, and younger brother, Kenneth. Music was a large part of the Marshall household and sparked Pat’s lifelong love of singing. She spent many of her childhood years singing in local festivals and the Sunday School Continue reading

Jacques “Jack” Dominic Moreau

Jack passed away on January 17th, 2024 with family by his side. He is survived by his three children Jacob, Emmy and Jenna, his 10 siblings, many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Sadly, he was predeceased by his wife Sandy in 2016. He was a Long time member of St Joseph the Worker parish in Victoria and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. A Funeral Mass  will be held at Joseph the Worker Parish, 753 Burnside Rd W on Monday, February 5th at 11:00 am. Continue reading

Sara Jill Jahansoozi

Born 18th May, 1945 in Worthing, Sussex to Eileen and Tony Godwin, peacefully passed away on 14th December 2023 in Victoria, B.C. Her life was a vibrant journey spanning continents and experiences, marked by resilience, love, and an artistic spirit. In her early years, Jill, as she was fondly known, grew up alongside her sister Jenny, first in Worthing, before relocating to Putney, South London, in 1947. The Godwin family later settled in Hythe, Kent, near Saltwood, where Jill’s father, a Continue reading

Yvonne Dixon (nee Moar)

Yvonne Dixon died peacefully with family at her side on January 8th, 2024 in Victoria BC at the age of 93. She lived for many years on Vancouver Island (Mill Bay, Victoria) after retiring with her husband, Keith, from Fort St. John. Born in Indian Head, Sask. to her parents, Jack and Kitty Moar, she grew up in Edmonton. She graduated from University of Alberta, married, and raised eight children with Keith. Yvonne was gracious, caring, wise, curious, adventurous, and very pragmatic. Always Continue reading

Alma Phylis Keenan

Alma Phylis Keenan (née Angelozzi/Battle) was born in Delia, Alberta to Felice Angelozzi and Irene Crossley on March 6, 1925, and passed away on December 27, 2023 in Victoria, BC.  Alma began her life on one of the original farmsteads created just outside of Delia, Alberta, where she grew up with her parents and 7 siblings. After high school, Alma was accepted at the Ponoka Mental Health Hospital to train and work as a psychiatric nurse, earning enough to finance her education at the Continue reading

Malcolm Balfour McIntosh

McIntosh, Malcolm Balfour “Mac” of Oak Bay, Victoria, British Columbia joyously entered the Gates of Heaven on December 20, 2023. Mac is now a member of Heaven’s Big Band. Mac was born February 3, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was the first child of Alex and Ethel McIntosh. Mac’s father, Alexander McIntosh, was born in Dumbarton, Scotland and immigrated to Canada where he later worked for the Canadian Railway. His mother, Ethel Richards, was born in Manchester, England and set the musical Continue reading

Arthur Tucknott

Arthur Tucknott                                                                1949-2023 Art passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He leaves to Continue reading

Carol Dunsmuir (Demontigny)

December 4, 2023, age 72, Carol died suddenly at home. She was predeceased by her parents, Ray and Sue Demontigny; and sister, Gail Mitchell. Survived by her children, Lisa Dickie and family; Jason Constantine, Joshua Dunsmuir; sister, Diane Barker; brothers, Wayne and Ken Demontigny; two grandsons; and many family and friends. No service by request. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.pacificcoastcremation.com Continue reading

Josephine Ada Burges

Josephine Burges passed away on September 9, 2023, coming naturally to the end of a long and full life of 96 years. Born Josephine Ada Burgess Browne on July 6, 1927, she grew up in Toronto, and lived in California, Victoria, Vancouver, and White Rock. Jo married Victor Webber in 1951, raised two children with him, and divorced in 1977. Jo returned to Victoria in retirement, where she readily embraced the amenities of the city and region. She walked daily, weather permitting, and attended Continue reading

Grant Christian Schwartzentruber

In Memorial

Grant Christian Schwartzentruber was born on July 9, 1945 in Blake, Ontario and died on December 11, 2023 in Victoria, BC of pancreatic cancer.  He is survived by one daughter, Tamara Lynn (partner Robin Mercy, grandsons Akasha and Kirin); and two sons, Jeremy Andrew (Neeltje Boogert, granddaughters Maia and Nora); and Bennet Ian Tedric (Julia Tan). He is predeceased by his older brother Glenn, and survived by four sisters and a brother: Ferne, Mary-Mae, Nancy, Barb, and John.   He Continue reading

Dr Byron Alfred Heal

Byron passed peacefully at age 81. He leaves behind his wife Viola of 55 years, daughters Laurel and Heather (Ross), son Cameron (Julie), step grandchildren Taylor (Shawna) and Trina (Charles), brother David (Louise), and sister Carollyn (Ed).   Byron was born in Winnipeg and took his elementary education there. Then the family moved to Fort William, Ontario. On a trip to Victoria in the winter, they discovered roses blooming, green grass, and golfers on the golf course. The Continue reading

Andrea Brice

Andrea Brice (nee Migneault) was born on April 8, 1971 in Calgary, AB to Wayne and Maria Migneault and passed away on December 3, 2023 in Victoria BC at the age of 52 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by her loving husband Brent; sons Tanner and Billy; her parents Wayne and Maria; her sister Paula; her brother Anthony; her nephew Ryan and nieces Michelle and Kiana . After spending her early childhood in Calgary, Andrea spent some time living with her grandma Continue reading