Dorothy Irene Ruffell
Passed away March 25, 2018 at the age of 89, surrounded by her remaining children, Robert and life partner (Peter) and son Donald. Predeceased by her husband Fredrick George (’92) and son Douglas Gordon (’97). Dorothy was born in Vancouver BC, then her family moved to Cumberland, where she stayed until age 13. Mom then went back to […]
Jean Elizabeth Thompson (Nee Otter)
It is with great sadness that our family mourns the death of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jean passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Jean was predeceased three years ago by her husband of almost 69 years, Dudley Talbot Thompson of Victoria and is survived by her four children […]
Stephen Sutlej Singh Gill
Stephen sadly left this world to seek his peace. Steve had a passion for baseball throughout his life. He enjoyed his time in the Canadian Armed Forces and talked about them with exuberance and pride. He enjoyed his coffee time with his siblings and walks along the beach with us! Steve and dad worked together […]
Mary Catherine Bray
Catherine passed away peacefully on March 19, 2018 in Victoria, BC at the age of 90. She will be greatly missed. She was born in Victoria, BC on January 27, 1928. Predeceased by parents Richard (Jack) and Mary Bray (nee Murray). Lovingly remembered by her brother David and sister in law Phyllis and niece Cynthia […]
Alice Dolynuk (Lees)
Alice died peacefully on March 16, 2018 in Victoria, BC. She was born on January 16, 1928 in Fernie, BC where she was one of five daughters born to Andrew and Olga Lees. Alice was predeceased by her husband Joe Dolynuk in 1973, sisters Grace and Marion and son-in-law John Olmstead. She is survived by […]
Marcel Rosario Bonneau
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Marcel, at the Victoria General Hospital. Marcel was born in Prescott, Ontario to Thomas and Cecelia Bonneau (nee Boyer). He was the second youngest of 11 brothers and sisters who have all predeceased him. He is survived by his loving daughters Nancy (Dany) […]
William Martin Finlay
William Martin Finlay (Bill) passed away peacefully at the Beckley Farm Lodge on March 21, 2018 with family at his side. Bill was born on May 9, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the 5th of 6 children. In 1951, Bill followed the love of his life, Donna Rogers, to Victoria when her family relocated to Victoria […]
Roberta “Bobbie” (Ballantyne) Birtwistle
Our Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Gordon. She leaves behind her children, Ross (Lynn) and Deb (Dave); precious grandchildren, Robert and Natalie(Violet), Trent and Taryn (Audrey and Evelyn), Curtis and Hanna, Sydney and Jeremy, and Derek. Bobbie was born and raised […]
June Yelland – Carlson
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, June Yelland-Carlson. Mum was born on March 20, 1934 in Boscombe Hospital, Bournemouth, England to hoteliers, Joseph and Nellie Palmer. She spent her early years in WW11 of which she had many stories, as it affected her whole life. Mum was the eldest sister to […]
Ian Burton Forster
Ian passed away peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC on March 19, 2018. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Joyce, in 2017. He is survived by his three sons, Leonard, Christopher and Timothy. Ian was a hardworking and supportive family man who served the Municipality of Oak Bay as Treasurer […]