Milton G. H. Lee

Milton passed away peacefully in Vancouver, BC on February 8, 2019 with his family by his side.  He was born in China on August 30, 1924. Predeceased by his wife, Stella Y.S. Lee in 1992; Milton is survived by children, Lola (Jose) Ching, Lila (predeceased Malcolm) King, Graham (Loretta) Lee, Dick (Tanny) Lee, Lily (Tom) […]

Eirlys John

Eirlys John (born January 28, 1926 in Skewen, Wales, UK) gracefully died at the Hospice at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on February 26, 2019.  Eirlys survived her husband, Dr. William Allan John, by almost 14 years living gloriously by the ocean in Victoria which she loved and enjoying the moderate climate which Victoria offers.  Eirlys […]

Terry Spiske

Terry Spiske passed away on February 18, 2019 at the age of 30 due to complications of diabetes. He will be lovingly remembered for his amazing smile, his dry sense of humor, his passion for gaming,  his love of reading, his widespread knowledge base, his dedication to the Seattle Seahawks,  his loyalty to friends and family, his unrestrained laughter when […]

Margaret “Irene” McDonald

A valiant veteran – RCAF(WD), Flight Sgt., Code and Cypher Specialist, Enigma and Ultra Secret: An esteemed educator, nurturer of exceptional children (Ottawa); introducer of Family Life Education (Victoria); and volunteer extraordinaire for the Canadian Club of Victoria, Retired Teachers of Ontario, Canadian Cancer Society, First Metropolitan United Church and many more. A full and […]

Robert Monty Love

It is with sadness and an appreciation for a life lived to the fullest, that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Monty Love on February 21, 2019, with his wife and family by his side. Monty was born in October 28th, 1930 and was predeceased by his parents, Robert Alexander Love and Phyllis Mary […]

Helen Oppelt

On February 21, 2019 the sweetest, most lovable soul took flight. Helen Oppelt (aka ‘Little Bird’), passed away peacefully surrounded by family and the compassionate staff at the Glengarry Hospital. Born November 12, 1929 in Edmonton, AB, Helen met her husband Bernie, of 50 years, working at The Bay modelling on their lunch hour.   […]

Vera P. (Pat) McKinstry

Pat passed away in Victoria on January 24. Predeceased by husband, Grant in 2016 and the last of her siblings, Sandy in 2018, Pat is survived by her loving family: son, Ross; daughter, Jill (Roland Milkert); and her much-loved granddaughter, Julia.     We are very grateful to Dr. Michael Mawdsley for his care of our […]

David Ainslie Crump

David was born in Regina, SK on March 31, 1925 and passed away in Victoria, BC on February 19, 2019.  Predeceased by his beloved wife, Brigid Helen, David was the much loved father of Ian, Deborah (Wayne), Heather and John (Debbie); much loved grandfather to Gillian, Brian, Alison, Jennifer and Andrew and great-grandfather to James […]

Elizabeth “Ebbs” Shergold (née Ebbs-Canavan)

Ebbs passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by her dear husband of 56 years, Ray; son, Greg (Katie Ciampi) and daughter, Jenny (Bobby Varghese). She also leaves behind grandchildren, Kyle and Talia (Greg) and Naiya (Jenny and Bobby) in addition to many other beloved relatives and cherished friends. […]

Gordon “Wesley” Swan

Wes was born in Hanna, Alberta and came to Victoria at an early age with his family to dairy farm on Oak Street (Cloverdale Jersey Dairy).  Later, they farmed in Saanichton and after many years of working on the dairy farm, Wes started a herd of registered Herefords and a livestock hauling business.  Wes stayed […]