Martin Hugh Scherzer
Martin Hugh Scherzer was born in Montreal, Quebec, on July 31, 1939, the eldest of three sons born to Alfred and Mildred (Honey) Scherzer (neé Cohen). Alongside his brothers, Peter and David, he divided his childhood between city life and treasured summers at the family’s cottage on Lake Champlain, where his lifelong love of puzzles, […]
Judith Marlene Carscadden
Judith Marlene Carscadden, lovingly known as Judy, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the VGH, Victoria, BC. It is with heavy hearts that we remember our mother, best friend, and rock. Judy was a loving and kind soul who brought warmth, laughter, and joy wherever she went. She was the life of the […]
Chung Mee Lee
With deep sadness, the family announces the passing of Chung Mee Lee (May). She was predeceased by her husband Yut Chor (Russell) Lee and son Gordon Lee. Born in Hong Kong, Chung Mee was the youngest of twelve siblings. She met and married Yut Chor in Hong Kong and together immigrated to Victoria, BC in […]
Agnes Gillie Isabella Cook Bentley (nee Robertson)
It is with profound sadness that we said goodbye to Agnes Gillie Isabella Cook (Robertson) Bentley on 10 August 2026. “Ag” as she was known to family and friends, lived all of her 97 years in Victoria, her life ending where it began at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. She is grieved by Ron, her devoted […]
Oye Lin Lum
In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Oye Lin Lum, who passed away peacefully on August 5 at the Victoria Chinatown Care Centre, surrounded by her adoring family. Oye Lin was born in Toisan Village, Guangdong China in 1930 during a time of devastating hardship for the people of the […]
Roger Beverley Blake
Roger B. Blake was born in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, on March 13, 1939, to Roy and Margaret Blake. He passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC, on August 7, 2026, two days after celebrating his 59th wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Leena. Roger came to Canada with his family in September 1939 on the last boat to leave […]
Pearl Elizabeth Olfert
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our treasured Mom, Pearl, who passed away with family by her side at the age of 95 on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Pearl was a caring daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, gran, great gran (GG), aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend to many. […]
Brenda Gail Boyd (nee Haley)
Brenda Gail Boyd (nee Haley) died in Victoria, B.C. on August 1, 2026. She was 75 years old. Born in New Westminster, B.C., on May 27, 1951, she subsequently grew up in various communities throughout B.C., eventually landing in the West End of Vancouver in the early 70’s. Brenda and her husband, Bill, raised their […]
Patrick Joseph Zanichelli
Pat was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, in 1941. He left peacefully for Heaven on July 21, 2026, in Saanichton, British Columbia, at the age of 85. Pat is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 60 years, Dianne; his daughter, Marie (Stacey) and granddaughter, Keira; daughter, Andrea; his son, Jon (Carolyn); his sister, Joan; and […]
Beverly Joy Shelley (nee Williams)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Joy Shelley on August 2, 2026.Born in Victoria, BC; she was the second daughter of Winnie and Eldred Williams, sister to Pat, Wendy, Val, Janet, and Keith. She was predeceased by her father Eldred and is survived by many extended family members. Bev, […]