Keith passed peacefully with his family by his side on March 8, 2025, in the Palliative Care Unit at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Born to Geoffrey and Joan Homer in Victoria on March 6th 1947, Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Dean, sons Christopher (Yvette) and Geoffrey (Denise), brothers Garth (Penny) and Bruce, and grandchildren Ethan, Ava, Dominic, Trinity, Joel, and Miles.
Keith was blessed with a great sense of humour, and relished telling stories of carefree childhood spent growing up in Cadboro Bay. His fondest memories were of family trips – spent as both a child and a parent – and he never stopped selflessly giving to friends and family. He will be missed.
The family would like to thank the team of healthcare providers who cared for Keith over the years, including Dr. Jana DeBruyn, Dr. Sun Han Phang, Dr. Nelson Svorkdal, Dr. Corisande Baldwin, Dr. Jim Stockdill, and the incredible staff in 8 South PCC.
No service by request (Keith wouldn’t have it any other way). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Garth Homer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Dan Ehle
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Elmarie and Kelvin What a lovely post, Pat.
We met him too next to the rugby field, watching you guys play rugby.
Sport brought us together for those bonds and memory making moments, especially on the Boxing Day gatherings.
We loved you much, Keith, and our thoughts are with you Dean and family, so lovingly at his side all these years.
-Kelvin and Elmarie.
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Patrick Bourke When I moved to Victoria in grade 7, I met Keith through his son Geoff, a lifelong friendship that continues to this day. As a newcomer to both the school and city, the Homer family was incredibly warm and welcoming. Keith and Dean put their children above everything else, and they went out of their went out of their way to make their home a gathering place for others. There was no better place for Mario Cart, a late night basketball game, or a sleepover. Keith had a sharp sense of humor, an encyclopedic knowledge of many topics, and a genuine care for all around him. He was a constant presence at our sports events, with a positive demeanor and a quiet word of encouragement when you needed it most. Last but definitely not least, he was an amazing storyteller. I know that Keith’s spirit will live on and I am grateful for the time we spent together.
I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Keith was my first supervisor/crew chief when I joined BC Systems in 1985. We worked alternating day/night 12 hour shifts running various computer systems and Keith was always cheerful and willing to teach regardless of how late or early it was. He was an extremely nice man and will be missed.