Florida Laforest (nee Deschenes)
The family of Florida announce her peaceful passing on March 8, 2022 at Victoria Hospice, two months shy of her 94th birthday. She is a much loved and dearly missed mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She leaves us with so many cherished memories. She was predeceased by her loving […]
James Douglas Thomson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Thomson on March 20th, 2022 at the age of 73, shortly after receiving a lung cancer diagnosis. Survived by his wife Martha Hope, daughter Jenna Thomson (Mike White), grandsons Angus and Simon, brother Ross Thomson (Linda Foley) and a multitude of loving […]
Ju Li (李 菊)
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ju Li (李 菊, Lǐ Jú) lovingly known as “popo”, “mama” and “ma”. Ju Li, age 86, passed away on Friday March 18, 2022, at Victoria General Hospital, after post-surgery complications, with her daughter, grandson, and granddaughter by her side. She was […]
Milivoj Miklenic
Vanindar Singh Dhillon
Vanindar Singh Dhillon was born in Victoria, on January 21, 1933. He is survived by his wife Sukraj, and sons Shaun and Jevan. Predeceased by parents Gurbachan and Kartar Kaur Dhillon. A service will be held at the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens at 10:00am, March 27, 2022, and will be followed by a service […]
Vera Mary Beischer (nee Palmer)
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vera Mary Beischer of Victoria, BC on March 17, 2022 at the age of 96. Vera was born on August 3, 1925 to Annie and Ernest Palmer in Calgary, AB and moved with her family to Victoria in the mid-1930’s. Vera attended Sir James Douglas, Cedar Hill […]
Pritam Kaur Dodd
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Pritam Kaur Dodd on March 21, 2022. Predeceased by her husband Ajit (2007) and son Balbinder (1987), Mom will be dearly missed by family and friends. She leaves behind her daughter Rashpal Parmar (Lakhbir) and son Aqbal […]
Therese Mary Garahan
After a hard-fought battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. She was born in London, England on January 2nd, 1945. Predeceased by her parents Lillian and Denis Garahan; she is survived by her son, Denis Garahan, and grandson, Talin; cousins, Noreen and Malcolm Cresswell, Ian, Marina and Maxim Cresswell; […]
Eric Gordon Dowell
Dad passed away peacefully March 18, 2022 after a long and full life. He was the only child born to Alfred and Florence (Fullerton) Dowell, May 15, 1927 in Victoria, B.C. He was an active volunteer in the community throughout his lifetime. As a young man he had a keen interest in aeronautics, engineering and […]
Judy Lyn Wescott
Born on January 22, 1970 in Victoria, BC, our dear Judy left us unexpectedly on March 4, 2022. With tremendous sadness, yet with honour and deep love, Judy’s mother, Jean Wescott and countless treasured friends are left to reflect on the life of a brilliant, witty, kind and vibrant woman. Judy was devastated when her […]