Gladys Bourke (nee Carson)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gladys on March 1, 2018. She peacefully slipped away in her sleep at the age of 89 in her home at Oak Bay Lodge. Gladys was born in Victoria, BC on August 7, 1928 and was one of five siblings. She is predeceased by […]

Karen Alane Duff

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Duff. She leaves behind her life partner and best friend David, her beloved stepchildren Sean (Sue), Robin (Jessie), Michael and her brother David (Carmen) plus the many nieces, nephews and grandchildren, all of whom were near and dear to her […]

Eldred Richard Williams

Eldred was born on July 15, 1936 in Cremona, Alberta. Eldred passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, 2018 at Victoria General Hospital. He leaves behind his loving wife of almost 60 years, Winnie and his six children – Patricia, Beverly Shelley(Eric), Wendy Vaesen (Paul), Valerie Melanson […]

Hugh Francis Kerrin

We are sad to announce the passing of Hugh Francis Kerrin. Hugh was born in Montreal to Elizabeth and Hugh Kerrin. As a boy, he spent his summers sailing in Beaconsfield. His love for the sport led to a lifelong passion that he shared with his children and grandchildren. Hugh attended Loyola College and went […]

Valerie Joan Anderson (nee Owens)

Val passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on January 8, 2018.  Val was born on November 30, 1937 in Liverpool, England.  She leaves behind Ralph, her loving husband of over 50 years, her two daughters Heather (Denny) and Robin (Scott) and two granddaughters.  She will be missed immensely by friends and family. Val […]

James Cross DFC

Jim was born in Ottawa on April 6, 1922. He spent most of his youth on family farms in Saskatchewan and Ontario. At fifteen, he acquired his first bicycle and for the next two years, he rode seven miles to high school through the Northumberland hills. In winter, he travelled by horse and cutter. He […]

Mary Jane Sexton

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Aunt, Mary Jane Sexton on February 25th, 2018, held by her loving great-nephew  David Thomson, as she went to be with the Lord. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Danny, her sister Shirley and her brothers Bill, George and Jim. She […]

The Rev. Canon Harold Ivor Groves (Ben) Ragg

The Rev. Canon Harold Ivor Groves (Ben) Ragg died in Shawnigan Lake on February 25, 2018. Born in Winnipeg, he grew up in Calgary where his father was Bishop from 1943-1952. With his father, both brothers, and one brother-in-law ordained Anglican priests, he knew his calling from an early age. Ben studied History at UBC, […]

Margaret Mayonne Briggs (nee Fussey)

Marg passed peacefully to join husband, Raymond and grandson, Jason.  She leaves behind her son, Michael (Trudy); grandson, Steven (Allison) and great-granddaughter, Isla as well as sisters, Ede (Tom) and Joyce and many extended family members. She spent many years as the Revlon representative at the T. Eaton Company in downtown Victoria. Many thanks to […]

John Richard Mccordic

John passed away peacefully at age 53 on Friday, February 23, 2018.  John is predeceased by his father, John and his mother, Maureen. The family would like to thank the ICU staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for the compassion and respect they showed John in his final days. A Celebration of John’s Life will […]