Barry Frederick Smyth
Barry, a father, grandfather, partner, friend and mentor, passed away on May 6, 2023 after a short sudden illness. He was born on April 28, 1943, first son to parents Cecil Lindsay and Dorothy Viola Smyth in Calgary, Alberta. He is predeceased by both parents Cecil (1969) and Dorothy (1989), and his younger brother Larry […]
Stella Higgins
Stella Higgins passed away peacefully in Victoria Hospice on Sunday April 9, 2023. Stella was born in Baillieston, Scotland, and immigrated to Victoria, Canada, as a war bride in January 1945 with an 8-month-old baby daughter and another child (son) on the way. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Richard D. Higgins on July 15, […]
Palma Joyce (Joey) Tessaro
It is with much sadness but also gratitude for a life well lived. That we announce the recent death on April 25, 2023 in Victoria BC, of Palma Joyce “Joey” Tessaro, Joey, as Palma was affectionately called, was born in Sumas, Washington USA. The family moved to the Abbotsford area where she had a happy […]
David Arthur Webster
Born in Edmonton to Lt. Commander, W. Cyril L. Webster and Joan Alice (nee Teasdale); the family soon moved back to their home in Victoria, where all 4 grandparents resided. Dave was proud of his 4th generation Victoria heritage. His great, great Uncle George Ellery, (street in Esquimalt), moved to Victoria in 1868 from England. Dave […]
Iain James Rose
With saddened hearts we announce the untimely passing of Iain Rose in Victoria, BC at the age of 47. Iain was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed 3 months later. An inspiration and legend to so many, even through the immense difficulty of cancer he was a light to so many and maintained that he […]
Keith Edwin Jenken
It is with sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Keith Edwin Jenken, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. On April 21, 2023 Keith left us to join his predeceased parents, Arnold and Matilda Jenken as well as his sister Carol. Keith was born on February 27, 1948 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Keith spent […]
Sharon May Olson (née Sparrow)
Sharon passed away peacefully after a long, courageous fight on May 1, 2023 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by her father Ward and mother Joan, she is survived by her loving husband Phil, daughters Kris (Mike) and Andy, granddaughters Angelina and Aidyn, and brother Joe (Sherry). She will be greatly missed by her large extended family […]
Jennifer Ann Letkeman (Fleetham)
It is with deep sorrow that we say “goodbye” to Jennifer. Predeceased by her husband, Frank, in 1991, Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Ron); her son, David (Laureen); her grandchildren, Evan, James and Anna; and her wee Westie, Lewis. Jennifer was born and raised in Leicestershire, England. She emigrated with her family to […]
Willi Franz Gustav Mars
Willi was born in the German town of Sagard, on the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea. He was the third oldest of 13 children. At the age of 17 he and his family fled East Germany. He moved to Canada in 1954, working on a Saskatchewan farm for a year, before heading west, […]
Victoria E. Tuck
Vicky passed peacefully on May 2, 2023, in the comfort of her home with family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Ross Tuck (Joscelyn) and daughter Johanna Ward (Craig) and her grandchildren Logan, Fraser, Liam, and Rowan. Although the flags are lowered, we cannot but look up and know that […]