Michael David Johnstone
Michael David Johnstone died on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Royal Jubilee Hospital of congestive heart failure. He was born on November 24, 1930, in Wakefield, Yorkshire, the son of Harold and Joan (nee’ Bayley) Johnstone. He is survived by his wife Sandra, son Malcolm, brother Roderick (Patricia) of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Survivors also […]
Margaret Roberta Metcalf (Mawer)
On June 23, 2017, on a beautiful warm and sunny evening, Mom (89 years) made her final and peaceful journey on her wings of love. She always enjoyed lawn bowling, travelling, nature, music, dancing and time at the lake but her home and family were her biggest joy. Determined to leave on her own terms, […]
Angeline Marie Swift
A kind and gentle soul has left this world and will be greatly missed. Angeline, a loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Friday evening with her family by her side. Mom was quiet and kind, but strong and independent; a feminist before feminism. She and dad were equal partners; they raised a […]
James Walker
Photo of Jim on his 70th birthday Jim passed away unexpectedly on June 20th at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at the Uplands Golf Club on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Donations can be made to any of Jim’s favourite charities: SPCA Victoria, Marmot Recovery […]
Rev. Tom (Tommy) Saori Oshiro
It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our beloved Brother, Father, Papa, Uncle and Pastor. He was the son of Okinawa immigrants, grew up in Kenora, ON and graduated with a BA from McMaster University. He began his pastoral ministry in Ontario to the communities of Emo and Barwick, Brantford (Immanuel Baptist) […]
Gordon Birch Hemstreet
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Hemstreet. He was born at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria in 1928, married Lois (Foster) in 1951 at the Crystal Gardens and continued to live in Victoria all his life. He was involved in track and field for many years and officiated […]
Patricia Margaret Light
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our dear Patricia Margaret Light, wife and mom who slipped away peacefully on June 17, 2017 at Mt. Tolmie Lodge, her home for the last six months. She was born in Vancouver, BC and moved to Rossland a short time later where she met and […]
Wasylina (Bella) nee Kuprowski Kopan
Passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 16, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband John of 30 years. Remembered by her children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends from the Ukrainian community. Bella was born on the farm not far from Sheho, Saskatchewan. She was the youngest of 4 brothers […]
Paul Andrew Urbaniak
Paul passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 in Victoria, BC. Born on March 21, 1955 in Waldz, Poland, he emigrated to Victoria in 1964. Paul was predeceased by his father Chester. Paul is survived by his wife Harjit, mother Helen, brothers Ludwik and George, sisters Elizabeth and Teresa, cousin Jadwiga, many nieces and nephews, […]