Major (Ret’d) Murray Campbell Edwards

Murray passed away peacefully at Broadmead Lodge on October 14, just three months short of his 104th Birthday. He was predeceased by his wife Morfyyd “Morrie” (Owens) Edwards in 2005. They were a devoted couple for 50 years. Murray leaves his sister Margaret Edson residing in Virginia and many beloved nieces and nephews in the […]
Ronald Joseph Matthews

It was with much sadness and heavy hearts that we said our farewells to Ron/Dad/Papa. He left this world on his own terms surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Victoria to Martha (Green) and Alfred Matthews. He attended Tolmie School and Mt. View High where he met Marilyn (Reid). They married in 1956 […]
John Harry Isaac Bate

John went gently into that good night on 26 October 2023, at home in Victoria, BC, aged 87 years. He was a loving son, husband, father, family man, friend and member of the BC sports community. ‘Johnny Bates’ grew up at 2788 Franklin Street in the East End of Vancouver, one block away from the […]
Marianne Rose Elizabeth Bodnar (nee Stos)

It is with very mixed feelings that we announce the passing of Marianne Rose Elizabeth Bodnar (nee Stos). We are happy that Marianne is no longer suffering the painful, demeaning, and debilitating problems of Parkinson’s disease, while we mourn the loss of a dear and loving wife, sister and aunt. Marianne was born in Sudbury […]
Kenneth Raymond Sexton

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ken Sexton, a beloved husband, son, brother, and father. Ken died peacefully on October 28, 2023, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ken was born in Vancouver on March 6, 1948. He is predeceased by his parents Ray and Clara. Ken will be deeply […]
Clara Isabelle (Iz) Louise McKay (nee Thompson)

Predeceased by her beloved husband of 37 years, Robert (Bob) M. McKay, sisters Dorothy (Johnny), Stella (Alan) and brothers, Charlie (Marion) and Donald. Survived by daughters Marianne (Mike Horne), Jean (Wayne George) and Barb, grandsons Paul George (Édith), Ross George and Patrick Horne as well as many Bigelow, Wild, Thompson and McKay nieces, nephews, great nieces, […]
William Dean Hapgood

Passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital on October 24, 2023. He was born in Trinity Bay, Quebec on November 3, 1937 to Helen & Dean Hapgood. Bill leaves a huge hole in the hearts of many including his partner Kay, his ex-wife/best friend Pat, his 2 daughters Julie (Greg) & Jennifer (Jonny), his grandchildren […]
Maria De Lurdes Botelho Braga

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. Born on May 18, 1943. She passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023 at Royal Jubilee Hospital. She will be missed by her daughter Natercia (Gil), and sons Adelio and Vitor (Deanna). Grandchildren; Jessica, Chelsea, Johnathan, Miranda, Matthew and Lukas. […]
Barbara Knoop

Barbara passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital after a courageous battle with dementia. Born on November 24, 1948, in Stockport, England, Barbara was the only child of Gilbert and Lizzie Glenn. Barbara attended Cale Green Primary and Marple Hall School in Stockport. After an early career in healthcare, Barbara immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in […]
Pieter (Peter) VAN ES
Born in 1930, Pieter Simon van Es passed away on October 9, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. The Funeral Service will be held at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 990 Falmouth Road, Victoria, BC on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Archbishop Shane Janzen to officiate. Condolences may […]