It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Alan “Al” Zboyovsky on August 23, 2026.
Al passed peacefully at the age of 81, with his family by his side. He was born at Duncan Hospital on April 25, 1945, to Joseph and Lena Zboyovsky (Aquino).
Al was predeceased by his loving wife, Susan Zboyovsky (Soule), and his siblings Josephine, Rose, and Andy. He will be lovingly remembered by his children and grandchildren: Trevor (Chelsea, Madi, and Kaycee), Cindy (Paige and Davey), and Tina (Evan and Nathan); his brother Gerald; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends.
Throughout his life, Al held many different jobs and was never afraid of hard work. In his younger years, he lived in a logging camp in Caycuse and worked in the logging industry for Butlers. He also worked at the Victoria Plywood Mill and proudly served as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Colwood. He spent the majority of his career with the City of Colwood Public Works Department, where he worked for 35 years.
Al loved spending time with his family and friends and could often be found cheering on his children and grandchildren at their baseball games. He enjoyed working in his garden, collecting Elvis memorabilia, and, perhaps most of all, making everyone around him laugh with his quick wit and unforgettable one-liners.
A dedicated member of his community, Al shared his love of sports by coaching youth baseball and soccer. His generosity, sense of humour, and commitment to his community touched the lives of many and will be fondly remembered.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Al’s memory to the Colwood Firehall.
A Memorial Service & Reception will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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11 Responses
Quite the Storyteller! Thanks for the chuckles Al!! My condolences to the family.
My heart and soul hurts. This man was a wonderful friend, and the funniest person ever.
Paige, Cindy, and family, I am so sorry for Al’s (Bumpa’s) passing. I will hold every moment I spent with him in my heart. What a guy! Heaven has gained a great person. Those of us left here will miss him so much.
My sincere condolences to all family and friends of Al. I have known Al since we shared a classroom in grade six at Quadra Elementary School. We shared many good times for fishing, hunting and just goofing around . Unfortunately, I lost contact after being transferred to the Vancouver Area for a temporary job assignment that ended up with five more jobs and lasting for thirty-two years. After retiring and returning, I was lucky enough to find out where he lived and reconnect. After all those years, he still hadn’t lost a step and was able to goof around as before. I know that the everyone that knows and loves him will always keep his memory in their hearts. Al, wherever you are, give them what fore buddy!
Sincerely,
Chuck.
Lwell, this isn’t goodbye; this is do we meet again. We had a lot of good times; me, Trever, Cindy, me and Trever playing soccer and Sydney playing baseball with another. You always were there to support, rest in peace big fella; you’ll be missed.
RIP my friend, I worked with Al @ the City of Colwood starting in 1986 for many years.
I knew Al from volunteering for the Colwood Fire Department, he was a great friend, with a big heart and the best work partner, to ever work with! You will be missed my friend!
Al was one of a kind
He was the Foreman when I first started working at the city of Colwood
We worked hard and laughed hard. Best job I ever had because of Al He loved to tease and kid around
He kept a smile on everyone’s face
Al was my friend and a friend to many others
He really missed his wife Sue And bragged about his kids and grandkids
We will all miss Al
Such fond memories of this Al!! Always kind and caring and donning that contagious smile. Big love to your family, Al as you shine down upon on all of us. Legend status! You will be missed beyond measure.
Loved your dad he was a great friend.Very lucky to have so many fun times with him. He was proud of his children and know he is a wonderful place with your mom! I look forward to seeing and being with him again . Love that picture of him it is exactly what I remember him as . Jill and I will be at celebration of incredible dad, friend and human being. Big hugs
I am so sorry for your loss and thinking of you all. Al was a legend in life and beyond. His laugh was contagious and his smile was always present. Sending you much love and strength.
I loved him like a brother my first day on the job 1996 at the city of Colwood took me around and showed me the ropes so to speak cracking off one liners smoking cigarettes like crazy in the trucks swearing his head off not giving a heck about what he was saying just loved it everyone around him was happy wherever he was he made everyone around him feel good I will truly miss him love you buddy I will definitely miss you think about you everyday truly do