James Russell Rea
Jim passed away unexpectedly but in peace at Saanich Peninsula Hospital after staving off MDS and Leukemia for several years. Missing him dearly are Jocelyn, his wife of almost 30 years, and their two sons, Alexander and Patrick. Jim will also be missed by Jocelyn’s siblings and their families as well as his several very […]
Ronald James Bekkema
Father Jim left his physical body lovingly surrounded by close family and friends while also in the loving thoughts of family and friends living afar. He said: “LOVE is a direct line to GOD.” Jim recognized that his life was a journey of faith that began with a gift of a tiny Gideon’s Bible in […]
Helma Susan Thauberger
The family is saddened to announce the passing of Helma, who died peacefully at the age of 90. Helma came to Canada in 1949 where she met and married her husband Adam, who passed in 2017. Together they built a successful retail business and raised four children, Erhardt, Rosemarie, Rudy and Norbert. She recently completed […]
Margaret June Jestico
Passed away peacefully at home January 10, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Born on March 12, 1940 in Chichester, Sussex, England. Predeceased by her husband Norman and grandson Matthew, she is survived by her children Bob (Paula), Caroline (Niven) and Greg (Catherine), 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and many relatives in England. Mom and […]
Kenneth Gordon Ferster
It is with a sad heart that I say goodbye to my father Ken Ferster, who passed away peacefully January 8, 2022 at the age of 99. Ken was predeceased by his wife Ruth in 1994. He is survived by his son Donald, sisters Ruth (Noel), Dorothy and June, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken […]
Richard von Tigerstrom
With great sadness we announce the passing of our husband and father, Richard von Tigerstrom. Richard passed away at home on January 6, 2022 at the age of 92. He will be remembered with love by his wife of 58 years, Margaret, daughters Maureen (Rich Fast) and Barbara (Lee Tanguay), grandchildren Liam and Keira Fast, […]
Jacquelaine (Jacquie) Muriel Storey
With heavy hearts, the family announce Jacquie died suddenly on January 11, 2022. (It was her wish that this announcement not use “passed” – an indication of her character and fierce desire to avoid euphemism.) Jacquie was born on September 9, 1934 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, the only child of John Arthur (d. 1942) […]
Moya Johnson
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Moya Johnson, passed away with family and her dog, Tasha, at her side. She was a strong and independent woman with a huge heart. Her gardens, which she designed and maintained herself, were her pride and joy. Nan, as she was known to the grandchildren, spent many happy days playing […]
Geraldine (Gerrie) Dorothy Wise
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our wife, mother and grandmother, Gerrie Wise. Gerrie lost her ongoing battle with cancer on November 27th, 2021, at the age of 76. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Jerry, as well as her sons Jim (Autumn) of Chilliwack, Peter (Joanna) of […]
Kerry Rosemary Grace Kelso
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our mom Kerry Kelso. Born and raised in Victoria BC. She loved being part of her 2 daughters’ lives, leaving them to follow in her caring and courteous footsteps. She was predeceased by her husband Glenn Fortune. She leaves behind daughters Ashley Fortune and Hilary […]