Joao “John” Cabral Sousa
Born on July 4, 1941 in San Miguel, Azores, Portugal, John passed away on June 7, 2019 in Victoria, BC at age 77. He will be missed by his wife, Berta; daughter, Michelle; son, Paul (Thip) and grandchildren, Marissa and Kali. John’s family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Inman and the Nurses and […]
Henry “Harry” Kinloch
Passed away peacefully attended by family after a long and happy life, much loved and respected. Born at Burrowin Farm, Fife, Scotland to Jane Irene (Buchanan) and Robert Russell Kinloch as the only son and eldest of five. A good scholar he went on to study engineering through Glasgow Technical College (now Strathclyde University). Assigned […]
George Willford Sutherland
Wilf passed away on May 15, 2019 at the age of 99. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley of 71 years, their three children Peter (Jane), Jane and Lisa Fleming (Dave), as well as their grandchildren Emily, Hannah, Matthew, Nicholas, Tessa, and Kate. Wilf was born in Edmonton, Alta. He served in the […]
Carolyn Margaret Smyly
Carolyn was born on November 15, 1939, died on May 28, 2019 at Beckley Farm Lodge in James Bay, Victoria, BC. As a researcher, writer, and editor; she was the co-author of two books (Those Born at Koona and The Crystal Gardens) and published in The Beaver, Canadian Collector, Canadian Geographic and Western Living magazines. […]
Cynthia Mary Frost
Cynthia was born in Staffordshire, England, the daughter of Sir George and Lady Wade. Predeceased by her first husband Hubert “Robbie” Robinson, her 2nd husband Donald Frost, daughters Jackie, Gill, and son Wade. She is survived by her loving daughter Christine, son Quentin, 12 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Cynthia and Don moved to Montreal in […]
Joyce Johnson
Joyce was born at Forres, Moray, Scotland to Geoffrey and Rita Gibbon. Predeceased in 1994 by Richard (Dick) her much loved husband of 45 years. Survived by daughters Valerie Gibson, Heather Plume, and Chris Fitzsimmons Johnson. Grandchildren Brent Gibson (Sungmin), Richard Gibson (Melissa), Stephanie Fitzsimmons, and Scott Fitzsimmons (Segolene). Great grandchildren Jack Gibson, Thomas Gibson, […]
Kyla Foster (nee: Eaton)
The world chocolate producers have announced a possible decline in the value of the commodity as one of their long standing taste testers, Kyla received a call with a type of offer you can’t refuse; for an appointment for which she won’t be returning. Assuming her given name, Kyla Eaton, she accepted an assignment with […]
George Maurice Duruisseau
Passed away peacefully at VGH on May 31, 2019 with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharon; son, Stephen (Akiko); daughter, Michelle (Giovanni) and his grandkids, Selina, Gabriel and Ronaldo; his brother, Claude (Brenda) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father, Maurice Duruisseau; mom, Rose and […]
Ida Mary Reid “Cris” (neé Crispin)
Cris passed away peacefully at RJH on May 31, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Bob on February 19, 2016. Cris was born in Trail, BC on October 29, 1925. She left Trail after graduation to go to Normal School in Victoria, where she met Bob. Cris and Bob transferred to […]
Beverley Ann Underwood (Pettigrew)
It is with great sadness that the family of Beverley Ann Underwood announces her passing after a long illness, on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the age of 81 years. Beverley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62.5 years, Chuck; children, Vernon, Charlie (Etsuko), Cathy (Dennis); grandchildren, Jason (Michelle), Samantha (Jamie), Darren; and […]