Michael Lauener
Mike suddenly passed away at his home in North Saanich on December 8, 2022. Predeceased by his father John Peter Lauener. He is survived by his mom Patricia Lauener-Romses and her husband Roger Romses. He will be forever missed by his wife and partner of 43 years, Christine, as well as his beloved children, Veronica, […]
Gudmund Sandsmark
It is with sadness that we announce the death of 90-year-old Gudmund Sandsmark also known as Grandpa Bess. On December 14, 2022, after hearing the hymn “Near My God to Thee,” Gudmund took his last breaths while surrounded by his loving family at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital. He was born on August 24, 1932 in […]
Dennis Frank Tupman
“We work in the dark – we do what we can – we give what we have. Our doubt is our passion and our passion is our task. The rest is the madness of art.” -Henry James- It is with profound sadness we share that Dennis passed away December 9, 2022, in Victoria BC. Born […]
Patricia Lorraine Corbett (née Heaney)
Patricia Lorraine Corbett (née Heaney) died peacefully December 14, 2022, in Sidney, BC. She was born April 11, 1939, in Stone, Staffordshire, England. Patricia was predeceased by Joe, her beloved husband of 41 years in 2000, and by her daughter, Cheryl Rebecca, in 1978. She is survived by two sisters, Lorraine (John) and Glenda (Rick) […]
Ivo Brosterhus
After a long battle with Parkinsons, Ivo passed away peacefully on December the 14th at the age of 66. He is survived by his family Pat Brosterhus, Amanda (Kel) Wallace, Rebecca da Silva and grandchildren Allianna, Jace and River Keough. Born in Germany, Ivo moved with his parents to Canada settling in Victoria BC at […]
Joan Anna Kennedy
Anna Kennedy was born on March 30th, 1954, in Port Hope, Ontario, and passed away on December 9th 2022, at Victoria General Hospital. Her parents were Thomas Fowler Kennedy and Joan Alda (Lelacheur) Kennedy. When Anna was 6, her family moved to Saint John, New Brunswick and it was here that Anna spent most of […]
Jacqueline Roberta Bowden (née Hodnett)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Roberta (Bert) after a year long illness. Bert attended Craigflower, Shoreline, and Esquimalt High. She worked for the B.C. Medical Plan for over 20 years. She loved her pony “Trinket” and horse “King”, as well as numerous dogs and cats over the years. Bert […]
Erika Maria Luise Veerkamp (née Steinlechner)
Born in Komotau Czechoslovakia, Erika immigrated to Canada in 1952 where she attended Vic West, Esquimalt High School and graduated from St. Ann’s academy. Erika had a few different jobs in her life, the princess Mary, the Royal Bank and then a few different ministries in the BC government. In 1964 Erika married Frank Veerkamp. […]
Ricardino Rocha Vargas
Peacefully “Vargas” went to Heaven on December 8, 2022 surrounded by his family and their love. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 52 years, Maria de Jesus, his children Dulce and Rui, and his 5 grandchildren. Born in Paderne, Albufeira Portugal on September 15, 1946. Ricardino was one of 4 children. […]
Eleanor Gene Moilliet
Wife of the late T. Lewin Moilliet, Eleanor passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2022. Born in Camrose Alberta…she is lovingly remembered by numerous families in Canada and Norway. Eleanor’s Grandmother and 2yr old mother, as immigrants from Norway, survived the ill-fated Empress of Ireland ship. This ship went down in 1914 (Halifax) with a […]