Our beloved Ken died very suddenly on the morning of March 3rd, 2025, his parents by his side at Royal Jubilee Hospital. He is tenderly missed by his Mum and Dad Sharon and Alvin, big brother Brian, his aunt and uncle, Karen Stephens and Mark Collins, many Stennes aunts, uncles and cousins and his special “sister equivalent”, Lisa Maxwell and her sons in Scotland.
Ken attended schools in Oak Bay and graduated in 1986. He formed many long-term friendships lasting through his life. He was a significant member of the team at Atlas Audio Video Unlimited for over thirty years – his shoes will be challenging to fill!
Ken was known for his humour and quick wit and also for his quiet compassion and understanding.
He loved motorcycles and proudly owned several over the years. He experienced great camaraderie on many rides and holidays with other enthusiasts.
Ken leaves an empty chair at our dinner table, however our hearts overflow with love, appreciation for the man he’d become, and loads of happy memories. He is painfully missed by his immediate family and by his many colleagues, and friends.
Ride on Dear One.
A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 2:00pm, with the Reverend Shelagh MacKinnon officiating. A Reception will follow the Service.
Donations in Ken’s memory can be made to Royal Jubilee Hospital, Medical Imaging. Condolences to Ken’s family may be made below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Doug Shea
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Coreen Levin For Sherri, Al, Brian & All
May solace find your hearts & souls as you navigate these difficult days ahead; & may memories of Ken & the fine person he grew to be bring some surcease from your pain of loss. A respected young man who made his mark on earth in the hearts of those he knew & loved & all he met. How blessed you were to share those years, & how sweet the memories when the pain is softened by time. Please know you are thought of & wished gentler days ahead. Warmest of hugs! Coreen
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judith Stennes Condolences go out to Alvin and Sharon and Brian , I shall miss reading of his travels whether it be by motorbike or plane. He always said something good about his travels.
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Garnet Schmitz Very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Ken was a pillar in the Victoria AV industry and could always be counted on no matter how challenging the task seemed. He was always ready with a joke, and made my day many times. Ken will be missed by many. The good ones always go way too soon.
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Brett and Sara So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was always fun to interact with sharing stories about people, bikes, and electronics. His dry wit and daily smiles will be missed. Ride in peace Ken. Our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Sincerely Brett and Sara.
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Earl Ham My most sincere condolences to Al, Sharon, and family. Although I never met Ken, Al has been a friend and shipmate since 1958. My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
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Marilyn Beckett Dear Sharon and Al,
So saddened by news of Ken’s passing. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for healing. Having lost a son ourselves, I understand your heartache. Take just one small step at a time.
Hugs
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Tom MacLean We all loved working with Ken at work. He was the guy who got thing done for sure. I will sorely miss our patio times.
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Lois and Ken Lockley Dear Sherry, Al and Brian,
Our deepest condolences on your tragic loss. hard to fathom…..
Friends are a great help in times like this.
Sincerely Lois (Huddlestone) and Ken Lockley
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Diana Holmes and Lary Hansen Dear Sharon and Al, we are so very sorry to read of the sudden death of your son Ken. Our thoughts and prayers with lots of love are coming to you. Di and Lary
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Deanna Battle My sincerest condolences to Ken’s family (and friends). Ken was a kind, thoughtful, caring man with a unique sense of humour. He will be greatly missed. May your memories bring you comfort xo
I had the privilege of working with Ken at Atlas prior to my retirement. His quick witty humour will always stay in my memory. RIP my friend.