Patrick Michael Griffin

A beloved brother, a much-loved uncle, a very successful multi-sport coach, and a dear friend to many, has passed away. He was predeceased by his dad (Michael) in 1986 and his mom (Margaret) in 2005. Pat was born and raised in Victoria and is survived by his five siblings: Maureen, Ann, Sam, Jim (Su) and […]

John S. Butcher

John was born and raised in Victoria, BC. John is predeceased by his father Jack, mother Winnifred (Burdge) and Sister Patricia Craig. John leaves behind his wife of 44 years Elizabeth (Betty) and daughters Jaime and Jenna. John dedicated his life to making sure his girls were loved and taken care of.  This was evident […]

Wesley Melvin Jantzen

Wes passed away at home with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his father Hans Jantzen, mother Zita Jantzen and sister Darlene McDonald (Jantzen). Survived by his loving wife of 28 years Pam Schön and lovingly remembered by his children Lee Jantzen (Lindsey Schultz), Leslie Jantzen, Melissa Schön, Tyler […]

Sally Franklyn Stencel

Sally Franklyn Stencel (nee Christie; a.k.a. Oma, Sassy), 95.   Much beloved matriarch and confidante.  Survived by daughters and partners Beatrice/George Spiteri, Jacqueline/Brian Dillon, grandchildren Rebecca and Alex; brother, Roy/Barb Christie and nieces/nephew/friends across the country. Predeceased by darling husband George (2009), sister Ardith/Reg and parents Franklin and Beatrice Christie. Hailing from N.S., Sally was a proud Cape […]

Haydn Robert (Bob) Stinchcombe

Haydn Robert (Bob) Stinchcombe passed away on December 23rd at his home in Victoria.  Born in 1934 to Hettie and Robert, Bob spent his years to 1941 living in Risca, Wales.  Like many UK children of this era, Bob spent much time “under the stairs” as hostile planes dropped land mines and high explosives to […]

Janet Elizabeth Simpson

Passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2023, surrounded by family and love. Janet was born in Cambridge, England, on April 13th, 1934. She met her much-loved husband, Charles, while studying pharmacy and exploring the hills of Edinburgh, Scotland. They moved to Canada and found themselves in Victoria, BC, where she enjoyed walks by the ocean, […]

Lorraine Edythe Worsley

Lorraine Edythe Worsley (née Smith), born on July 5, 1926, in Regina, Sask., peacefully passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 97 in Sidney, BC. Lorraine will be remembered for her strength, independence, resilience and her loving, kind, caring, supportive, and generous nature. Lorraine had a successful career as the first female […]

Jonah Aidan Hillis-Gold

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved son, Jonah, in Victoria, BC. Like so many people, Jonah’s death was accidental, caused by the unregulated toxic drug supply in British Columbia. He lived, he was loved and suddenly he was gone. Jonah is survived by his mum Nuala, dad […]

Mohan Singh “Mooney” Dhillon

With sadness we are announcing our father’s passing, Mohan Singh “Mooney” Dhillon on December 29, 2023. Born on January 16, 1932. Predeceased by his wife Jean of 58 years. Survived by Gloria (Howard), Gerald (Karen), Heather (Lloyd), Richard (Marianne), 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and siblings. A special thank you to Selkirk Seniors Village and […]