Catherine Irene Devlin
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, Grandma and friend after a 14 yr. battle with dementia. She was pre-deceased by her parents, Hugh and Catherine Watson. “Cathie” is survived by her loving husband, George Devlin, two children, Christopher Devlin (Claire Handley), Heather Lang (Richard Lang), and three […]
Sherwood “Woody” Knebel
Sherwood “Woody” Knebel passed away on October 12, 2025, at age 69 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Woody lived an extraordinary life shaped by curiosity, kindness and a profound love for nature, family and community. Born in Sitka, Alaska to missionary parents, he grew up surrounded by native culture and stunning wilderness. He later moved […]
Mary Daykin
Mary Daykin passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 103, after a long life well lived. Her husband and chess opponent, Harold, with whom she enjoyed a marriage of almost 60 years, had died in 2009. She is survived by their four children: Gail (Garry) Jopko of Rhein, Saskatchewan, Bruce (Wenda) of […]
Ralf Hasenfuss
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Ralf Hasenfuss passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Ralf will be greatly missed by his wife of 36 years Valerie, his son Alexander, his two brothers Eckhart and Hartmut, and sister Edda. His friends and family in Germany, and all his Canadian family […]
Frank Veerkamp
In Loving Memory of Frank Veerkamp, lovingly known as Opa, passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on January 7, 1938, in Rijswijk, Netherlands, and lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and quiet strength. He worked at Eatons for over 25 years and worked at the […]
Theodora (Thea) Schoorl
It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved mother, wife and Oma, passed away January 1, 2026, a month shy of her 92nd birthday. Thea was born in the Netherlands. She was the second eldest of 11 children. Married Martin and shortly after immigrated to Canada and a family was started. Thea […]
Boo Sum Joo (Sum)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Boo Sum Joo (Sum) on December 27, 2025, in Victoria BC. Predeceased by his parents, his first wife, brothers, and sister. Sum leaves behind his beloved wife, Li Qing Hui, his children, Chiew Chia, Nai Chat, and Lu Xi, and his four grandchildren, August, […]
Velma Teresa Wilson
After a full and happy life, in her 101st year, our beloved Noni passed away peacefully with her children by her side. Born in Portland, Oregon to Jack and Connie Lawless, moved to Victoria at age 5, where she spent her life surrounded by a large family and many friends. Predeceased by husband of 55 years, […]
Maria Lurdes Almeida
Maria passed away in her home on the morning of January 3, 2026, after fighting a long battle of congestive heart failure. Maria was born on September 27, 1944, in Santa Cruz Lagoa, Sao Miguel Azores, Portugal. She married her husband Paul in October 1964 and then they immigrated to Canada in January 1969 to […]
Ruby Laura Baker
Ruby Laura Baker (nee Raugust) passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 1st, 2026, at The Summit in Quadra Village in Victoria, BC. Ruby was beloved by her partner, Paul Love, for 20 years, and until recently, Paul and Ruby lived in Oak Bay, BC. Ruby was the proud mother of three […]