Judith MacLean Gatto

Judy Gatto, 80, passed away in Saanich, B.C. on November 13, 2021 after suffering from dementia.  Judy lived a long and happy life and was blessed with many friends and family. Following her service as a professional social worker at City of Calgary Children’s Aid, Judy spent decades as the Manager of Special Projects for […]

Irene Emma Collings (nee Domes)

We are sad to announce that Irene passed away early in the morning of Monday November 8th, 2021 at the age of 96.  She died peacefully with loving family at her side. Irene was born on the family farm in Verwood, Saskatchewan to Archie and Olga Domes.  She grew up and was schooled during the […]

Marguerite Hazel Lemery (nee Black) 

Marguerite passed away peacefully at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Victoria, BC, where her final days were spent surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born to Lulu and James Black in Whitby, Ontario, and was predeceased by her husband, Douglas Lemery; sons, Thomas and Charles; and her brother, James Black. Left to mourn […]

Suman Kumar

It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother. Suman was born and grew up in Ludhiana, India where she excelled in academics and received her Master’s in English Literature in 1972. After being married to her husband, Surinder Kumar in 1973, the couple lived […]

Charlotte Ignacio Manal

Charlotte passed away peacefully at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on November 8, 2021 at the age of 39. Born in the Philippines, she is the beloved daughter of Salvador and Edna (nee Ignacio) Manal. Charlotte also leaves behind her cherished daughter Micha, godmother Myrna and many aunts, uncles and cousins near and far. Visitation will […]

Helen Margaret Joslin (nee Warwick)

Born in Victoria, Helen was a graduate of Vic High and Royal Jubilee Hospital School of Nursing (1952). Helen cared for others throughout her life; it was second nature as a nurse. Her accomplishments were many and varied.  They included helping to open St Joseph’s eye ward and Glendale Lodge.  Helen developed emergency preparedness procedures […]

Daryl Edwin Woodburn

A life well-lived.  Daryl passed away after a short illness at Veteran’s Memorial Lodge.  He was born in Victoria, BC the fourth child of Fearon and Mabel Woodburn (Brewster).  He outlived his beloved wife of 67 years Beverley (McRae), his brothers Raymond and Clyde, and sister Darlaine. He is survived by older sister Joyce Harris, […]

Jordan Alice Millar

Jordan Alice Millar was born on New Year’s Eve 1980 in the beautiful Bulkley Valley in the small northern community of Smithers, BC. Jordan was the first born to Teresa and Alexander Millar. She was a curious, caring, smart, and quiet child. Raised in the country, Jordan spent most of her childhood outdoors playing with […]

Willie Guillermo Yow

With great sadness, we announce his passing at the age of 88. Born in Fatsan, Guangdong province in China, Willie left his homeland in 1950 for Nicaragua where he opened and operated his own general store until December 1978. Due to Nicaragua’s civil war, he immigrated to Canada with his young family in 1979 and […]

William Tempest

William was born on January  12, 1938, in Newton-le-Willows England, passed away after a brief illness on  October  31, 2021. Predeceased by his three brothers Ronald, Brian and Alan and survived by his two sisters Jean and Eileen and his niece Linda. Bill was a professional engineer having obtained his engineering degree from the University […]