Lois Eleanor Smith
With great sadness, we announce that Lois died peacefully at home following a short illness surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed by her husband Ralph, daughter Cydney Higgins (Roger), son Greg (Victoria), six grandchildren (Kelly, Virginia, Keegan, Sean, Megan and Julia) and her network of dear friends. Predeceased by her beloved parents […]
Mandy Cheung
The badminton enthusiast, a courageous cancer warrior, hardcore health nut, the cheerful and considerate woman, the most loving tiger mom, and the best wife in the world whatsoever. I will find you again in my next life. (words from the worse half – Ken) Our mom was a sweet and funny little lady. She was […]
Mark Alan Partridge
Mark died peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 3rd, 2017, at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. He was born on March 24, 1960, in Toronto, Ontario. Mark was predeceased by his mother, Lyle (Shegog) in 1974 and father, Alan in 1999. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, […]
Reinhold Rebner
Reinhold was born on January 25, 1939, in Schaken, Lithuania. He passed away very peacefully on October 5th, 2017. Reinhold moved to Victoria in 1959. He met and married his sweetheart, Irma, in 1961 and they have lived happily together ever since, celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary last year. Reinhold was known in the city […]
Rosa Silletta
Our beloved Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Mother-in-Law and Aunt, Rosa Silletta left us in the early morning of October 4, 2017. She was 93 years old. Predeceased by her husband Frank in 1975, Rosa leaves her children Susan (Keith), John (Diane) and Tony (Anne), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born in San Giovanni […]
Christopher Martin Hendy
Canon Dr. (Christopher) Martin Hendy died September 30, 2017 at the age of 79, after recurrent bouts of pneumonia. Martin came to the U of O from the UK with his wife and two small boys in 1968 and then to BC in 1972. His career took him to Simon Fraser University, BCIT and the […]
Ruth Jones (Veitch)
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our mom. Ruthie was born and raised in Victoria, BC. She was a graduate of Vic High School. She worked for the Provincial Government BC Forest Service where she met Bob. Ruth and Bob were married on October 18, 1952. Ruth stayed home to raise her family […]
John Charles Holroyd (Jack)
With gratitude, we celebrate the long life of a dearly loved, wonderful man. Jack was born in Waterton Lakes National Park, the third of five children to Bo and Constance Holroyd. His imagination was primed as a child, exploring and creating adventures with his brother and sisters in a vast mountainous wilderness playground. His early […]
Doreen Annabelle Borden
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce Mom’s peaceful passing from her home, with family by her side, into the arms of her Saviour, Jesus Christ. Born August 9, 1935, in Victoria, BC, Doreen was adopted by Horace and Emma Drury at 3 months of age and grew up on their dairy […]
Carolle Eleanor McIntosh (nee Oliphant)
Died peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 of progressive supranuclear palsy. Carolle was born in Calgary, Alberta on December 24, 1935 to David and Elsie Oliphant. She grew up in Victoria and graduated from Victoria High School. She met her love and best friend, Stewart, at Fairfield United Church Sunday School, and they were married […]