Agnese (Simeoni) Mirabelli

Agnese passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2022. Born in Albina, Treviso, Italy on December 26th, 1933, Agnese worked for several years in the United States with her sister Gemma. While visiting her sister Franca in Victoria, Agnese met Franco. After many letters and phone calls, Agnese moved to Victoria and married Franco in 1961. […]

Robert (Bob) MacRitchie

After having endured several months of poor health, on Tuesday, September 6th in the afternoon, Robert (Bob) MacRitchie passed away peacefully at the age of 76, in his home that he loved so much, with clear skies overhead and the waters of Cadboro Bay glistening in the sun, at peace at last. He had been […]

Barbara Ann Lee (Barb)

Forever in our Hearts, Barbara Ann Lee “Barb” passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2022 at Glengarry Hospital.  Born on November 9, 1928 at the Toronto hospital, a short distance from their home in Stayner, Ontario, to loving parents, Louis and Pearl Swinton. Barb was one of 9 girls and is survived by her sister, […]

Ronald Lee Lovestone

The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Ronald Lee Lovestone, age 71, of Victoria, BC. Born September 3rd, 1951, in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, he is predeceased by his parents Rita, Russel, and Tom. Ron is survived by his siblings Bev (Larry), Guy, Terry (Sherri), and Wendy (Don); children Paul, Jamie, and Josh (Tanis); […]

David Harris Flaherty

David passed peacefully at Victoria BC on October 11, 2022, with his wife, Karen Jensen, and one of his sons, Robert, at his side. Born on February 25, 1940, in Campbellton NB and raised in Montreal QC, David was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Flaherty and Mary (Harquail) Flaherty. He was also predeceased by his […]

Valerie Jane Nolin

Valerie Jane Nolin, 56 years, died peacefully in Victoria on October 12, 2022 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Mark Nolin, daughter Stephanie McAulay and son Michael Nolin all of Victoria, twin sister Jackie Wilson of Victoria, sister Bev Mix of Prince George, and brother Martin Mix (Deirdre) of Calgary, mother […]

Lloyd Hopwood Byrnell

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lloyd Hopwood Byrnell of Victoria, B.C. on October 13, 2022. Lloyd leaves behind his son Wayne (Luann), grandsons Mark (Kelsey), Matthew (Halayna) and great grandson Beau.  Also grieving with the family is daughter-in-law Kathy Hooper (Jeff). He is now with his […]

Patricia (Pat) Betty Paterson

Pat, was born on November 23, 1930 in Blackheath, England and passed away peacefully with her best friend Pasty by her side on October 5, 2022. Pat’s five years at home after her husband’s passing was made easier with her grandson, Sam and support of family, friends and medical professionals.  Predeceased by her husband, Sammy […]

Marion Grace Brereton (nee Lewis)

Marion was born in Nova Scotia, predeceased by parents Walter and Alena Lewis, brother Edward Lewis, and by beloved husband Henry Robert Brereton of 46 wonderful years. Left to mourn are nephew, Dr. Christopher Lewis, and family of Pheonix, Arizona, USA, and niece Carol Salton and family of Prince George, BC, Canada. Marion had a […]

Embert G. Q. Van Tilburg

Embert was born in 1922 in The Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada with his first wife, Judy, in 1953.   He had a remarkable career in health care, as a family physician, medical administrator and palliative care physician in Victoria, Vancouver and Montreal.  His life was centered on his love of his family and commitment to […]