William (Bill) Romain
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father in Victoria, BC on January 13, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bill leaves to mourn his loving wife, Julie (Mladsi) of 70 years; son, William (Cynthia); daughters, Lenore and Donna. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Bill moved […]
Edmee Kearney
Edmee was born on May 14, 1924; died peacefully on January 12, 2020 in her 95th year. Left to mourn are her daughters, Joanne Wiffen (David), Tara Pollhammer (Andrew); grandchildren, Jody, Micah, Nigel, Drew and Lindsay; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews as well as long time friends. Our mom graduated from St. Joseph’s School […]
Olga Elliott
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother (Mutti/Omi) in Sidney, BC on January 2, 2020 at the age of 98 3/4 years. Olga was predeceased by her husbands, Johann Maier and Graham Elliott, and by her siblings, Alfons, Alex, Oskar, Milli and their spouses. She is survived by her daughter, Ingrid […]
Michael Bruce Rankin
Michael passed away peacefully at home in Victoria. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Lynette Rankin; children, Melissa Rankin, Ashley Rankin, Jessica Rankin, Joey Rankin, Rosemarie Fabre and Adam Sumbler; thirteen grandchildren; his four sisters, Susan, Leslie, Tracy, Donna, and one brother, Kelly. Rest in peace my love A Celebration of Life will […]
Elena Buicliu (nee Hedesiu)
Elena Buicliu (nee Hedesiu) died peacefully on January 10, 2020 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital long-term care unit. She was born on June 4, 1927 in Luna, Romania. Elena was predeceased by her husband Jean in 1990. She is survived by her children George (Georgia) and Ion (Lois); grandchildren Mihai, Simina (Geoff) and Sidonie (Semion); […]
Salvatore (Sam) Pasta
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sam, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, best friend and mentor. At the age of 78, Sam passed peacefully at home, as was his final wish, surrounded by his family. He is survived by the love of his life, Carolina, […]
Lesley Mary Gibbs
Went, reluctant, into that good night January 1st, 2020 in Victoria, B.C. Born in the Weald of Kent, Lesley was a country girl who grew to be an exceptional lady. She was blessed with the gift of curiosity and the wit to feed it. She married two writers, Jack who took her to Spain to […]
Jeanie May Cooke (nee Stewart)
Jeanie was born and grew up in Victoria, BC where she lived until her marriage to David Harold Cooke in 1948. She spent the next 43 years in Toronto raising her family, enjoying Muskoka cottage life, winter sports and making life-long friends. Jeanie and Dave and all their family returned to Victoria and enjoyed many […]
Marcia Williams (nee Drake-Brockman)
Died Victoria, BC, December 27, 2019 in her 95th year. Born in England to Moyra (Browne) and Guy P.L. Drake-Brockman. She grew up in the Republic of Ireland. Survived by her loving sons Dominick (Ellinor), Andrew (Maureen), Christopher (Ruth) and Sean; grandsons Robert (Kashena), Matthew (Sarah), and Benjamin (Katherine) and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her […]
David Elston Longstaff
It was the summer of ’53 when Dave arrived, he was the long-a-waited son that his mother, Bud had promised his father, George and new toy brother to his sisters, Lorraine and Pat. He started his journey in Hamilton, Ontario and came with his family to Victoria as a one year old to settle in […]