Iona Marjory Skinner (nee Stearn)
Predeceased by her husband Allister in 2018, Iona died peacefully in Victoria General Hospital on February 5th, 2020. Born in Haddington, Scotland on October 29, 1942. After growing up in Rimbey, Alberta, Iona married Al in 1967. The newlyweds lived and worked in Asia before moving to Calgary and starting a family. Lured by the […]
Nesta Susan Agnew
Nesta was born in Victoria, BC on July 14, 1950. She grew up on the island but moved to Prince George with her husband Dale. She spent many years in northern BC where she enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing and camping. Nesta returned to Victoria to look after her Mom. She made many friends […]
Margaret Darke
Margaret passed away quietly and peacefully on February 1st. She was 96. Hers was a life well-lived. Margaret was born and raised in Cardiff, Wales. She was the fourth of Dr. James and Elvina McFarlane’s five children. All of Margaret’s sisters, the ‘McFarlane girls’ inherited great genetics from their Mother. Rae and Mary lived into […]
Joan Alston Stewart
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Joan in her sleep in the home she loved, in the Blenkinsop Valley, less than two miles from where she was born. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon in 2017. At a young age, she learned the value of hard work […]
Brian Meredith Temple
Brian passed away peacefully on February 8, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born in July 5, 1956 in Victoria, BC. Survived by his brother Frank Temple (Lee), nephew Matthew, niece Michelle and Buddy the cat. He will be greatly missed by all. A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall […]
Fred Schemitsch
Fred Schemitsch passed away at his home on Monday, February 10, 2020. He was a loving father of Claudia and Dennis and a loving husband of Marlene. Fred was born on March 1, 1937 in Austria. He arrived in Victoria in 1951 from war-torn Europe with his father, mother, sister, brother and grandfather. He started […]
Ingrid “Dale” Hibberd (nee Innes)
Our beloved Dale has passed after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her husband, Gary. Lovingly remembered by her daughters, Jacquie and Katie; parents, Bill and Sylvia Innes; sisters, Nina (Steve), Cathy (Doug), Andrea (Rick), Stanya (Don) and brother, Bill (Gina). She also leaves many nieces and nephews and their families as well as […]
Dominica Sweet (nee Konken)
October 1969 – January 2020 It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dominica Sweet (Konken). For many years, she journeyed courageously and gracefully with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She was a source of light, joy and compassion, and lived her life fully until her passing on January 30th, with her family […]
Thomas Der
Thomas Der passed away at the age of 88 after a short illness on February 6, 2020 at Victoria General Hospital. He was born in Victoria on September 30, 1931 where he lived his entire life. He will be dearly missed by his wife Anita, his daughters Lisa (Sid), Karen (Rich), and Debbie (Tom); grandchildren […]
Elizabeth Joy Cooper
Liz quietly left this world one day after her 90th birthday. Born in Hong Kong, Liz was the youngest child of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Kirk, medical missionaries in China. At 11 years old, her family was evacuated to Toronto. She then finished her schooling in the UK. She […]