Dennis and Shirley Young
Both Dennis and Shirley Young passed gently into the next world on January 27, 2024 with only 12 hours between them. We told Dad that he needed to hurry to catch up to Shirley and we guess he heard us! Dennis and Shirley were married in Victoria on September 28, 1973 and have had a […]
William A. (Bill) Mosher
Bill passed away peacefully on a sunny Sunday afternoon with his wife and son holding his hand, and surrounded by love from family and friends. Bill was a lover of life, with a quirky sense of humour. An entrepreneur, a brilliant cook, a motorcycle guy, a martial arts instructor, an outdoorsman, and a musician. He […]
Rajbir Kaur (Biji) Gill
Our cherished Biji left us on February 1, 2024. Born in Wadala Sandhuan, Sialkot, British India, to Risaldar Dileep Singh and Lashman Kaur Sandhu, Biji spoke fondly of her childhood, reminiscing about her ancestral haveli, seven siblings, and father’s military stature, plus classic afternoon tea and trips to nearby Lahore. After partition, she was raised […]
Anton (Tony) Frederic Smith
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Anton (Tony) Frederic Smith. Tony passed away in his home in Victoria on January 29th, 2024, at the age of 85, after a brief illness. Tony was predeceased by his father Horace Frederick Smith and mother Doris Lavinia (nee Payne). […]
Fred Edward “Freddie” Cliff
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 27th, 2024 at RJH. Fred will be dearly missed by his wife Tina, son David (Tanya), daughter Katherine (Mark), granddaughter Keira, sisters Betty (Brian), Chris (Michael), and Audrey, as well as his sister-in-law Kathy, nephews Rob, Jim and Jamie, nieces Sarah and Shannon. He enjoyed camping, fishing, […]
Helen McLellan
Helen died peacefully encircled with her family’s love. Born in Poland to Bronislava (Latkowska) and Teofil Zdaniewicz, and emigrated to Canada at the age of two with her mother’s extended family. She was raised on the farm in Perigord and Kelvington, Saskatchewan and after finishing grade 12 moved to Victoria. During WWII she worked at […]
John Pete Corak
John passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospice on Jan. 14, 2024, at 90 years of age. Left to celebrate and remember his amazing life is wife Pat (Trish) Corak of 58 years, beloved daughter Lisa Corak and beloved son Mark Corak, and son in law Ron Bruszkowski. Much loved “Dodi” to granddaughter Ember and […]
Alexander Kirk
Alexander Kirk passed away suddenly on January 23, 2024. Alex was born on March 16, 1991 in Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by his father, Patrick Kirk in 2000. He is survived by his mother, Lynna Schaldemose, brother, Jamie (Paige), nieces Quinn and Harper, Aunt Kara (Trevor), cousins, Isobel and Sebastian, and fiancé, Chelsea Read. […]
John Lawrence (Larry) Forster, BASc, P.Eng., NDC
John Lawrence Forster, affectionately known as Larry, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 27, 2024 in Victoria at the ripe old age of 92. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 67 years, Jane, his children Catherine, John and Melanie and his sisters Shiela Carter and Leslie Loney. Predeceased by his sister Linda […]
Maarten Jeroen Willem de Lange Boom
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Maarten de Lange Boom. Maarten was a beloved member of his community at the YMCA and in his neighborhood. Always described as a kind and lovely man, he was known as a conversationalist. Whether it was catching up with the neighbours, or a lively discussion […]