Michael Jon Essery

With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Michael Jon, in Victoria, far too early at the age of 56 with so much more to offer to this earth. Survived by his grieving parents, Linda and Tom, brother Tom Jr. (Rachel) nephews Mark, Austin and niece Linda Ana, his favourite uncle […]

Josephine Margaret Ferguson

J. Margaret Ferguson passed away peacefully in her sleep at Mount Saint Mary Hospital, just shy of her 101st birthday. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2004, her daughter Jill Huk in 2008, and her son-in-law Steve Huk in 2020. Marg was born in Edmonton, AB, the youngest and last survivor of 8 […]

Gerald Frank Porter

Sadly we announce the passing of our beloved Jerry. He died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him. Jerry was born 16th September 1935 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan.  He had a successful and enjoyable 27-year career in the Navy.  Most of his career as a PERI, Physical Education and Recreation Instructor. He was passionate […]

George F. Jones QC

George F. Jones QC

George was born in Victoria and grew up in Vancouver before graduating from Lakefield College School in Ontario. He married his beloved first wife Lou in 1954 and obtained his law degree from UBC in 1958. In 1973 George remarried and leaves behind the light of his life, Linda. He also leaves behind his adored […]

Gurdial Ram Chumber

It is with extreme sorrow that we announce the passing of my husband and our father, Gurdial Ram, on May 25, 2020. Gurdial was predeceased by his parents, Sadhu Ram and Channon Kaur. He is survived by his wife, Gurmit Kaur, his children, Babita, Harmesh (Harminder Kaur), and Aman, his three grandchildren Sanjay, Krishin, and […]

Walter Paul Hansen

Paul passed away at RJH after a brief battle with cancer. Writing was his medium of choice and he took enjoyment penning this obituary. Born in Yellowknife and raised in Calgary, Paul was still working on the growing up part with his last breath. Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Eileen, his brother Bob and […]

Donald George MacEachern

Don passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Don is survived by his sons Andrew (Abigail Aimes) and Bruce (Carol Collinge), and grandchildren Grace and Eve. Don was predeceased by his wife (Marion), parents (Bob and Muriel), and brother (Keith). Don was born and raised in Gravenhurst, Ontario and […]

Myra Patricia Whitham

In loving memory of Myra Whitham born August 9, 1930 in Leeds, UK into a family of 2 sisters (Ina and Madge) and 2 brothers (Stanley and Len). She passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020. She started work at Kirkstall Forge in Leeds, then moved to Canada in the early 1950’s. There she worked […]

Anna Lavone Thomas (Peebles, Beck)

Lavone passed peacefully after suffering a stroke, on May 14th, 2020 at the Victoria General Hospital. Lavone was predeceased by her loving husband Evan Luke (Larry) Thomas, and her brothers Glen, Earl, Gordon, and Ronald. She is survived by her sister Ruby Olmstead (Beck), daughter Judy, son Dale Peebles, stepchildren Shelly and Larry Jr. Lavone […]

Michael Conrad Kovacs

Released from this earth and called to be with his Lord, Michael Conrad Kovacs died in Victoria on May 9, 2020. He was 99 years of age, a compassionate psychiatrist with a listening heart, an avid gardener, a keen chess player, an astute participant in the financial markets, a determined poker player who was affectionately […]