John Raymond Deighton
John passed away peacefully September 29, 2017 with his family by his side, after a long fiercely fought battle with cancer. John was born October 22, 1937 in Oliver, BC into a pioneering orchardist family. He is survived by wife, Karen; daughter, Jennifer Stuart (Doug); son, Michael (Wendy); five much loved grandchildren; sister, Lorna Mays and […]
Patricia Lovewell
Patricia grew up in the English counties of Worcestershire and Staffordshire. In her mid-20s, she met David Lovewell, a young Methodist minister who dreamed of moving to Canada. Putting aside her reservations over emigrating, Patricia moved with him. Except for three years in Bermuda, their entire married life was spent in Canada, the last 30 […]
Helena Janeda
Helena Janeda was born one of seven children, in a tiny hamlet in central Poland. In September 2017, she passed away on the eve of her 94th birthday in Victoria, BC. Helena survived many hardships and was grateful to immigrate after WWII to Canada. Predeceased by her husband, Jan, in 2013, and left to commemorate […]
“Jecka” Jessica Frances Meertens (née Piercy)
It is with profound sadness that we say goodbye to the most amazing woman we count ourselves fortunate enough to have known. Born and raised in England, one of six children, Jecka graduated from nursing before heading to Cape Town, South Africa where she met the love of her life Lukas Meertens. After Luke’s death […]
Linda Chun Jong
Linda passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 29th, 1933 in Taishan, Guangdong, China and moved to Canada in 1964 to be married to Ricky Tong Jong. She enjoyed knitting and watching wrestling on TV in her free time. Mornings […]
Joseph McDonald Lescene
Joseph passed away suddenly on September 10th, 2017. Predeceased by his father George Lescene. Survived by his loving wife Sarah. Joe is remembered by his daughters Ofelia and Sofia, his mother Iris Lescene, brothers Frank (Jacqueline) and Cleveland, sister Barbara (Tyrone), and many nieces and nephews. Joe spent 26 years serving his country in The Royal […]
Phyllis Wardman
Phyllis passed away peacefully on September 14, 2017. She was born in Victoria, BC on July 26, 1922. Predeceased by her husband Everett, her son Brian, and brother Harry, she will be greatly missed by her brother Al, her grandchildren Craig and Darryl (Sandy), three nieces, two nephews, several great-nieces, great-nephews, and loving friends. In […]
John F. Tomczak
It is with profound sadness and deep respect that we announce the passing of John F. Tomczak, aged 98 who died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the care of Victoria Hospice on September 4, 2017; just shy of his 99th birthday. John was predeceased by his 3 brothers and sister Marcel, Lloyd, Bob, Gloria; […]
Edmund Wm. Bennett Withers
Bill passed away peacefully with his wife Joan at his side. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Joan; his daughters Kathy (John) and Beverly (Jim) and grandchildren Naomi, Jacalyn, Michael, Jodie and Madelin. Dad loved a great adventure and enjoyed sharing them with friends and family all along the Coast of BC on […]
Bernard Clarke
Remembering and Celebrating Bernard Clarke It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to this beautiful man, who has been the most amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, brother, son. “Bernie” was beloved by all who have known him, and will be sadly missed. We are eternally grateful for his love, encouragement, support, […]