William (Bill) Mar
On November 25, 2020, Bill passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Bill was a farmer his entire life, having farmed on the Saanich Peninsula until his retirement at the end of 1996. For many years, Bill would drive down to Tulare to attend the California Farm Equipment Show, now known as the World Ag Expo, […]
Gwendoline May McCaul (nee Riddell)
Gwen passed away December 4, 2020 in Victoria BC. She was born November 25, 1930 in Calgary AB. Predeceased by her husband Tom in 1986 and her daughter Marlene Grew in 1996. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Jim) Maxwell, granddaughter Rebecca Maxwell and son in law Nye Grew and will be greatly missed […]
Isabel May Morrison
Isabel May Morrison (nee Dempster), born March 13, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, died peacefully on December 07, 2020 at The Summit in Victoria, BC. A born athlete, she was the Captain of the Volleyball Team at Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg and an award-winning speedskater. In 1936, Isabel was named the Champion Speedskater of […]
Greta O’Connor
Born December 31,1939 in Seaham Harbour, UK, the youngest of 7. Greta immigrated to Canada in 1968, where she continued her career in retail until the birth of her children, at which time she became a full-time mom, returning to retail when circumstances demanded. She was a great mother, very involved in her children’s lives. […]
Elizabeth Joyce Dirks
Peacefully at home after a short illness, Elizabeth Joyce Dirks died after celebrating her 89th birthday days before. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr. Henry Dirks, her parents William and Mary Lewicki, Elizabeth is survived by her daughters Mary Husband (Jeff) and Janet Dirks (Howard Silver), grandchildren Samantha Vanderboom (Jake), Jillian and David. Elizabeth (Betty) […]
Carole Higham (née Lefebvre)
It is with great sadness that the family of Carole Higham announce her passing, very peacefully at home, on Friday, December 4, 2020 in Victoria, British Columbia. Carole was the beloved wife of Jamie for more than 50 years, cherished mother of Monique (Kerry) Pettigrew of London, United Kingdom and Melanie (Dave) Stonehouse of Golden, […]
Linda Ann Waal
Linda was born on June 15, 1943 in Montreal, Quebec and passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020 in Victoria, B.C. A kind friend to many, Linda will be missed by her brother Eric, sister-in-law Bobbie and nephews Peter and Tim Waal. Cremation entrusted to Royal Oak Burial Park. Condolences for the family may be […]
Richard Michael Abbott
Richard Michael Abbott, commonly known as Dick Abbott to friends and associates and as Bubba to his grandchildren, peacefully passed away on the morning of Wed. Dec. 2, 2020. He had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. Dick is survived by his loving wife and soulmate Lois, son Steven (Je), daughter Lori (John) and grandchildren Steven, Landon, […]
Kelly Ann Woods
Much loved mother, wife, sister and daughter, Kelly died at home December 5, 2020 after a two year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Don Bland, daughter Alexandra, stepdaughter Emily, her siblings Catherine Woods and Michael Woods, parents John and Carol Woods and her many nieces and nephews. Kelly was born in […]
Bradley James Michael Anthony
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother Brad. Beloved father of James and brother to Rick (Christine) and Michelle. Brad was born in Edmonton and moved to Victoria with his family at the age of 8. He attended St Michaels University School, Willows Elementary and Shawnigan Lake School. Brad […]