Molly McCarthy

Molly passed away peacefully in Victoria on March 14, 2022. A service to celebrate Molly’s life was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens on Sunday, March 20, 2022. A recording of the service may be viewed by clicking on the image below. Condolences may be offered to the family below. McCall Gardens www.mccallgardens.com […]

Valerie Williams-Freeman

Valerie Lois Williams-Freeman, nee Rogers, died peacefully March 5, 2022, one day short of her 91st birthday with her children by her side. She was predeceased by her son Alec, her husband Harry, and her sister Constance (Connie) Cancino of Nassau. She is survived by her children Jennifer (Garry), Gordon (Brenda) and Rosemary (Stephen) of […]

Eileen Downs (nee Helgesen)

Eileen passed away peacefully, at home, on November 19, 2021, with loved one’s present. She had a short encounter with pancreatic cancer and is now free from her year long journey with mixed dementia. Eileen was predeceased by her wonderful husband, Lloyd, in 1995, brothers (Ray, Norman, Alvin, Eric and Bruce) and her younger sister […]

Doreen May Maxwell

Doreen May Maxwell (nee Cleator) passed away peacefully March 9, 2022.  Born and raised in Victoria (Vic High Class of 43), she lived here for all but 3 of her 95 years. Predeceased by her husband, Hugh (1969), she is survived by her brother, Robin Cleator (Kyla) of Mayne Island; in Victoria and area, her […]

Dale Machuk

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Machuk. He was a kind, generous, gregarious, charismatic man, with a big heart, who always left a lasting impression on those that he met and knew. Dale had the qualities which made you simply want to be around him. To those who know […]

Rosemarie Frances Meidinger

It is with heavy hearts, but wonderful memories, that we announce the passing of Rosemarie Meidinger of Victoria, BC, formerly of Calgary. Rosemarie was born to Fred and Emma Meidinger (nee Hagel) in Beiseker, Alberta, the youngest sister to Elaine, Viola, and Roger.  She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta (Calgary […]

Gary Edward John Steinhoff BA, MD, FRCSC

Gary Edward John Steinhoff died on February 26, 2022 at home, in the arms of his loving wife, Carolann. Gary was born in Kitchener, Ontario, on April 6th , 1949 to Leighton and Lorraine Steinhoff. While still completing his surgical residency in Ottawa, he travelled to Victoria to visit his lifelong friend, Doug, and fell […]

Richard Ray Phillips

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time Sooke resident, our beloved Stepdad Richard Ray Phillips.  He could not stay without his loving wife Jean. Predeceased by brother Clifford (Margaret), and stepdaughter Susanne (Howard), he is survived by his dear brother Eric-Sonny (Phyllis), loving stepkids, Gordon, Roberta (Glenn) and Liz […]

Vilma Zeriali

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Silvana Vilma Zeriali (Žerjal). Born in Boljunec, Italy to Marija and Emil Žerjal, she immigrated to Canada in 1955 and proudly received her citizenship in 1961. She loved to travel within North America and Europe, was a bowling champion, an avid gardener, loved phoning family and friends, […]

Daniel John McVie

Danny passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2022.  He is survived by his sister, Angela, brother-in-law, James, and nephews, Stephen and David.  A quiet, mild-mannered guy, Danny will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.  Danny was a skilled carpenter, known for his meticulous work.  His pride in his work […]