Margo Hauser, beloved wife, mother, world traveller, and tireless community volunteer, passed away peacefully and pain-free at age 71 in the early morning of October 9, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital. Surrounded by love, her entire family had the gift of saying goodbye.
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Margo drove west as a young adult in search of her calling. She stopped when she reached Victoria, BC, where she built her life. Initially intent on joining the Victoria Police, she took a temporary job at Toronto-Dominion Bank while awaiting the hiring process. When the police position was offered, she chose banking instead, rising through the ranks until her retirement in January 2016.
In Victoria, Margo met her husband and lifelong partner, Walter. Together they raised two sons, Richard and Tom, in the close-knit VicWest neighbourhood. Margo poured her heart into children and community. She taught Sunday School, served on the VicWest Elementary Parent Advisory Council, kept score for Esquimalt Little League, led Cubs, trained adult leaders, co-chaired fundraising for Greater Victoria Region of Scouts Canada, and supported the Canadian Cadets Organization, all while working full-time, managing a Watkins home-products business, and earning her Business Administration degree through evening classes at the University of Victoria.
Margo lived to explore. Early family adventures meant camping trips to Calgary to visit relatives. As the boys grew, Disney vacations (both coasts) and countless Las Vegas getaways with Walter followed. In 2001, Margo and Walter discovered a passion for cruising. With more than 60 voyages, Margo circled the globe and continued to sail until July 2025. She was determined to never look back and say, “I wish I had.” Whether Margo was cruising or resting at home, she spent countless hours cross-stitching. She enjoyed gifting intricate pieces to loved ones and creating travel commemoratives for her memory wall.
Margo is survived by her husband Walter; sons Richard (Xanadu) and Thomas (Naomi); grandchildren Guinevere, Anika, Trinity, Paithian, and Elowynn; and great-grandchildren Christian and Gabriel.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 24, 2025, at 1:00p.m. at Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Branch #292, 411 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.; please be seated by 1:30 p.m.
Margo always lived life to the fullest, gave 100% to everything she did and left an indelible mark on everyone she met. Don’t be sad she’s gone; be happy you knew her.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Sandy Rozon
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Harold and Lori Butler Walter, Harold and I are gutted to hear of Margo’s passing. Sending sincerest condolences to you and your family.
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Ann Moffat I am so sorry to hear of margo’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to her entire family. May precious memories of her live in your hearts forever.
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Jennifer Stewart Walter,
We’re so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you have our heartfelt condolences. Although we didn’t know Margo personally, we know how much she meant to you, and we can only imagine how difficult this must be. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Jennifer & Shawn
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Mary Kay Meeker A most beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman, mother and wife. Our continued prayers and support are with you all in this difficult time of great grief in your lives.
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Peter and Linda Horrocks Fond memories of this remarkable lady, her love of her family and the steadfast partner in Walter.
Fly high with the angels
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Irene Green What a lovely summary of a blessed and wonderful life well lived!
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Sandra Bourne Walter and Family,
Please accept our most deepest sympathy.
Hugs from two of your cruise buddies,
Sandy and Bob
Walter and Family, I only knew Margo from the Bank, and we had many conversations. She was most helpful to me as an executor to my Aunts estate. We spoke of a number of things and I said that I had worked for a Connie Hauser at the Esquimalt Deli and was her Husband related to Connie in any way, she told me that he was. I am so very sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
Sandy Rozon