Irene Vanyo
Having led a full and rich life with the love of her large family and many friends, Irene passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Irene was born in Taber, Alberta, the first-born daughter of Polish immigrant farmers. Industrious and resourceful, they toiled long, hot days harvesting sugar beets with the infant Irene beside […]
Inge Dery
Inge passed away on August 13, 2019 at the age of 89. Predeceased by her husband Andy, Inge is survived by her children: son Robert; daughter Susanna (James); daughter-in-law Deborah and granddaughter Brianna. Born in Maribor, Slovenia to Justine and Heinrich Arlati. In her youth, Inge worked in England and Australia where she perfected her English. […]
Martin Keith Payne
Martin, beloved father, friend, and little brother was taken from us on July 8th, 2019 with much life yet to live. A kind and gentle man, he had a happy life and was dearly loved and cherished by his family and close friends. Marty was raised in Gordon Head with his three siblings by loving […]
Edward Allan Hedley
Ed was born on December 18, 1930 in Nelson, BC and passed away in Victoria, BC on August 8, 2019. Dad had a lengthy teaching career starting in Crawford Bay, BC then moving to Victoria where he met wife, Deanne, raised his family and taught for 35 years. Dad was a natural athlete who loved […]
Douglas Neil Blackburn
On the evening of August 11, 2019, after a day spent surrounded by all of his family, Neil passed quickly and peacefully to be with our Lord. Neil’s early years were spent in rural Eastern Ontario, having been born on a farm. His parents worked very hard, raising seven kids, five girls and two boys on […]
Pearl Marie Frankson (Stewart)
We are sad to announce the death of Pearl, even as we are deeply grateful for her life. She died gracefully, as is her style, at Luther Court, Victoria, BC. Pearl is predeceased by her husband, Walter, and son, Ron. She was the middle child of nine, born on a farm near Carstairs Alberta. In […]
Elizabeth Grassick (Harding)
Elizabeth passed away peacefully at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born on December 26, 1930 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Elizabeth moved with her parents Christy and Augusta Harding to Victoria as a young girl, where she attended St. Anne’s Academy from kindergarten through grade 12. A year or two at […]
Veronica “Ronnie” Smith
Gertrude Veronica Smith (Burnett) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Burnett; mother, Gertrude Burnett (Braun) and brother, Thomas Burnett Jr. and is survived by her daughter, Darlene Smith; sons, Wayne (Lucie), Michael (Rhonda) and Steven (Kimberley) as well as 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A private […]
William (Bill) Buchan
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Buchan on August 5, 2019, Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC, after his battle with Cancer and Dementia. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie (Anderson); daughter, Heather (Wayne); niece, Karen McFayden (Maxwell) Brian and Jayne McFayden. Bill was predeceased […]
Lawrence (Larry) William Scott Proud
Passed away on July 26th, 2019 in his 65th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by son, Matthew and parents, Alan Munro Proud and Lorraine Vera Proud. Born on November 10th, 1953 in Hamilton, Ontario, Larry grew up in that province graduating from the University of Toronto in 1977. He relocated to Victoria […]