It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Hilda Mary Wharf. Born in Salford, Lancashire, UK, she passed away on December 30, 2014 in Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by her husband Norman Wharf and by her parents George & Margaret Hartley. She is survived by her step-children Bill (Elizabeth) and Norma (Alan) step-grandchildren David, Dylan and Teresa, great grandchildren. Hilda is also survived by many nieces & nephews and their families in the UK and USA. Over the years they kept in close contact with Hilda and she loved them dearly. Hilda had a deep commitment and love for the Lord, daily she lived and shared her Catholic faith with many friends and family from around the world.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday January 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Parish, 2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC. Reception to follow immediately at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall. Interment at Royal Oak Burial Park.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Josir Nickson
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Nancy and Gord Stuart Liz and Bill, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am sorry I missed the funeral, but know that we will keep you all in our prayers at this time. Hilda had a great spirituality which shone through in her life, in her music ministry, as a reader of the Word and at CWL meetings. She lived a good life, may she rest in peace.
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Fred Proctor I first new her as Miss Hartley my grade three teacher and she would have us stand and say the lord’s prayer every morning before class,sometimes for a treat she would have us sing the prayer while she played the piano in our classroom.She also had us sing God save the queen.She was a classy Lady.She left a lasting impression on me.Heartfelt sympathies to her family.
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Karen Morris (Boteju) My fondest memories of Mrs Wharf include her being our choir teacher at St Patrick’s School, our play coordinator and more personally all the time she spent with me preparing for my Victoria Music Festival performances. She was a lovely lady who I was fortunate to have in my life. My deepest sympathies to her family.
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Shelagh O'Neill With fond rememberance of Hilda a first cousin of my mother Anne.
Much love and prayer to all the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Shelagh O’Neill and all the family.
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Angela Garvey Remembering Auntie Hilda, our mum Teresa’s younger sister, with much love and affection. Remembering the many family gatherings, visits and hospitality. Our thoughts and prayers particularly on 9th January.
Angela, Joan, Anthony, Peter, Stephen, Martin and Julie and all our families.
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Maggie Ricketts We remember with great affection our dear Auntie Hilda, a wonderful lady who lived a long and fulfilled life and will be greatly missed. We’ll remember you in our prayers, Hilda, particularly tomorrow, Friday 9th February 2015 when you are laid to rest. With love, Maggie, Anne, Fran, Mary and all our families (England, UK)
Remembering with affection Hilda, my dad’s youngest sister, who was a schoolgirl when I was born in 1930. I will never forget the lovely visit to Hilda that my husband Bob and I made some years ago. Since then we have had many interesting telephone conversations, and I always valued her advice. I will always remember her and the family in my prayers. May she rest in peace.