Barbara Lynn Purvis
Barbara Lynn Purvis passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 in Victoria British Columbia after a courageous battle with cancer lasting more than three years. She was 74 years old. Barbara was born on April 5, 1951 in Ancaster Ontario to John (Jack) Fraser Freeborn and Dorothy Agnes Freeborn (nee Jones). Although her final years […]
Captain (RCN Ret’d) Christopher G Pratt, OMM, CD
Born to Harold and Margaret Pratt in Okotoks, Alberta on May 27, 1924. Before the age if 1, he moved with his family from Okotoks, AB to Victoria, BC where he enjoyed many summers playing with his beloved sister Jean at Weirs Beach in Metchosin. Both the sea and Metchosin remained in his blood for […]
Malcolm Ian Cresswell
Malcolm was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK, into a family of five brothers and one sister. His father died six weeks after the outbreak of WWII, leaving his mother with a month-old baby. The family pulled together through the toughest of times, with elder siblings leaving school early to get jobs. Across the years they […]
Timothy Eugene (Mark) Staples
An honourable man, Mark passed away on New Year’s Day. Mark was an unsung hero, assisting many people in big and small ways. Born in Cranbrook, BC, and raised in Creston, BC, Mark was part of the Grady, Hook and Ted Staples families. The families were involved in mining, forestry, farming and reclamation of the […]
Lyle Purmal Robertson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Lyle Purmal Robertson, who died peacefully at the age of 92 in Victoria on January 5th, 2026. Lyle was born in Vancouver BC, the first child of Nicholas and Violet Robertson. He moved to Victoria early in his life and grew […]
Richard Stewart (Rick) Silver
Rick was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1944, and passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at the age of 81. After a lengthy illness, he got his final wish of being in his own home with his wife and daughter by his side when he passed. His family is very grateful for the […]
Johann (John) Wenzel
John passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Victoria, BC. He was born on September 3, 1931, in Rhens, Germany, the youngest of 3 children. He was 94 years old. John is survived by son Kirk (Susan), and daughters Karla, Kyra (Chris) and Kim, 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. […]
Tamara Christine West
Our dearest Tammy passed away on January 2, 2026, at her favourite place, the “ocean” in Parksville. Tammy was born on August 27, 1979, in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by her grandparents, Herb and Barbara West, and morfar Henning Schmidt. She is survived by her loving husband James, stepdaughter Amanda (Shawn), a gt to step grandson, […]
Aida Maria Vidal
My dear mom passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria, BC after a very long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on January 28, 1934, in Melgaço, Portugal. Aida came to Canada in 1963 with her husband, Amadeu Vidal, who she loved dearly and was always by his side for […]
Patricia Alice Thompson
Patricia Alice Thompson passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital after a long illness. Born on October 10, 1940, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Patricia was the daughter of the late Mary and Hugh Thompson. She was predeceased by her nephews Sean Thompson, Gregory Thompson, and Aaron Thompson. She is survived by her brother Brian […]