Graham Leah
Graham Leah, born in Warrington, England on April 25, 1956, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2018 in Victoria, BC at the age of 62 years. He is lovingly remembered by his siblings: Brenda (Eric) of Warrington, UK, Keith (Erika) of Las Vegas, Joan (Robert) of Cape Town, South Africa, Brian (Susan) of Victoria, BC […]
Janet Morton Derby Baird
Janet Morton Derby Baird November 9, 1935 – October 29, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our darling Mom, Janet. She was born in Regina to Alec and Margaret Derby, on the Saskatchewan prairie beleaguered by the depression. She was one of four daughters (Katherine, Janet, Sandra and Joanne), […]
James Eugene Wilson
Jim Wilson passed away peacefully on October 26, 2018 in Victoria, BC at the age of 90 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Rose and his son, Randy. He is survived by his wife, Denise; his daughters, Lorna (Brian) Davies and Margie (Rob) Davis; his brother Bill Wilson (Sharon); his grandchildren, Christina, Tara, Michael Miranda […]
Desmond Oswell
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Desmond Oswell on October 4th, 2018. Des is predeceased by his wife, (Chum) Greta and his son, John. He is survived by his daughters, Margaret and Jean; brother, Michael; his grandchildren and the extended family. Des was born in Kelowna, British Columbia in […]
Maria Alexandra Waters
Maryla, as she was known from childhood, lived her life from beginning to end with passion, energy and endless curiosity. She was a vibrant personality, who enjoyed deep and lasting friendships with her family, including her four much-loved grandchildren, and her many, many friends. A warm and outgoing person, she loved to share her lifelong […]
Rita Mary Anderson
Rita Mary Anderson (née Brkich) was raised on a farm with her 8 siblings near Bladworth, Saskatchewan. She later became a nurse and completed her master’s degree in nursing at McGill. She met and married her husband in Toronto and moved to Germany, where they lived for 3 years. Upon returning to Canada, they spent […]
Geoffrey Alfred Holloway
Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018 at the age of 91. He will be greatly missed by his numerous family members. A private family service will be held at the Royal Oak Burial Park where Geoffrey will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Betty) Holloway. Condolences may […]
Frank Weetman Gower
Funny, kind, strong, beloved Frank Gower died in the early morning of October 21, 2018 in Victoria, B.C. after suffering a massive stroke. Frank was born in Victoria on April 10, 1926, the youngest of seven. There were few sports he didn’t play. He knew how to grow a garden, fix anything, teach math to […]
Dennis Thomas Fitz-Gerald
Broadcaster/Golfer Dennis Fitz-Gerald speaking “I loved the media world, television in particular. The 60’s, 70’s, 80’s , what a wonderful time to be in the Mad Men ‘Business’. Montreal Gazette, Globe and Mail, All-Canada Radio and Television, CTV and City TV/Much Music. It couldn’t have been any better! I’ve had a wonderful family and group […]
Patricia Prette Atkinson
Patricia “Pat” Atkinson (née Norman) passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on October 20, 2018 and will be greatly missed by her children, Michael (Marlys), Maureen (Mike), Peter (Lorinda), and grandchildren, Shanae, Kieran, Graham and Finn. Pat will also be keenly missed by her many close friends. Pat went to high school in Langley […]