Marcia (Colleen) Leeke
In Loving Memory It is with a mix of sadness and love that we bid farewell to Marcia, more commonly known as Colleen, who departed this world on September 27, 2023, leaving behind an enduring legacy of strength, love, and cherished memories. Born on January 7, 1956, her life was a testament to her spirit. […]
Duncan John Low MA, PhD
On Saturday, 18 November, Duncan Low died unexpectedly at his home in Oak Bay, BC. Born in Nottingham, England in 1956, he is survived by his partner Janet Scarfe, and his elder brother Steve. Best known as the Executive Director of the Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Duncan inspired love and respect across an expansive community […]
Jean Margaret Bartlett
Born 8 April 1936 in Greenwich UK, died in Saanich Peninsula Hospital 12 Nov 2023. Much loved, she will be mourned but never forgotten, by her husband of 66 years John, her brother David Evans, her children Katrina, Philip, Kevin and Jonathan and their respective spouses. Also, by grandchildren Gabrielle, Lia, Kalyn, Trevor, Dylan as well as great granddaughter Allie. Her friends and fellow residents of Berwick Royal […]
Luella Tolsma
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 Faithfulness, integrity, love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness and gentleness: Words that describe one who will receive the “Crown of Life” for a life lived well, as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, […]
Alex William Bodnar
Less than a month after the passing of his beloved wife, Marianne, Alex (Al) W. Bodnar joined her in death, as a result of complications from a fall. He was 87. Al was raised and educated in Sudbury where he met and married Marianne. After school Al went to work for Bell Canada. Every free […]
Freddie (Winifred Ada) Brand (Nee Hunting)
Freddie (Winifred Ada) Brand (Nee Hunting) was born in Peterborough, England on August 9, 1926, passed away peacefully on November, 20, 2023. Freddie, the eldest of 5 girls lived in the family home until joining the Wrens during the WWll. She was an accomplished driver and was deployed to the Shetland Island. It was there […]
Beverly (Bevann) Tarantino (nee Picard)
Bevann was a beautiful, loving mother and wife, survived by her son Nigel, daughter Vanessa and stepdaughter Candace. She lived a full and adventurous life, growing up in Vancouver and backpacking through Europe at a young age. Bevann met her husband Fred Picard and they left their city lives and began their adventures together. They […]
Aileen Leonard Halme (nee Malcolm)
Aileen Leonard Halme (nee Malcolm) passed away peacefully in Victoria, B.C., on November 9, 2023, at the celebrated and proud age of 100 years. Born on April 5, 1923, to Isabella and David Malcolm who homesteaded near Leslieville, AB. Aileen was predeceased by her husband, Thomas (2002) and daughter, Arlene (2010). Aileen leaves her sons, […]
Dayla Jean Parry
Dayla passed away early Sunday morning November 5, 2023 at The Priory in Victoria. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David, her daughter Laura (Stuart), grandsons Adam and Oscar and her twin sister Dianne (Christopher) as well as niece Angela and nephews, Michael, Kurt and Jeff. Predeceased by her sister Valerie Robson. […]
Richard (Ric) DeLayne Johnson
Ric Johnson (age 67) died on April 21, 2023 in Victoria, BC from a brain injury sustained in a cycling accident three weeks earlier. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Charles (Chuck) and Myrna Johnson. Ric graduated from Twin Falls High School and after graduation studied at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, ID. […]