Myra Nias
Myra passed peacefully away on March 29, 2017 in her 77th year after many health challenges. She never forgot her “Geordie” roots but proudly became a Canadian citizen and held fast to the belief that all people (and animals) should be treated fairly and respectfully. Myra leaves behind loving husband John; devoted daughter Paula; and […]
Arthur (Arpad) Pal
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, and grandfather. Arpad was born in Etes, Hungary, to Deszo and Julia Pal. He had a happy childhood with his parents and two siblings, Geza and Margit. Art moved to Canada in 1950, having secured a job as a miner […]
Nancy Roberta Kelly (nee Maunders)
Born: July 28,1958 – New Westminster, BC Died: March 28, 2017 – Victoria, BC Nancy passed away at age 58 in the home she adored in Victoria with her loving husband Norm by her side. Nancy is predeceased by her parents Tom and Vivianne Maunders late of New Westminster, BC. She is survived by her […]
Natalia Marjorie Letain
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend and aunt, Margie. Her presence and zest for life will be missed by her best friend, Geoffrey Lucas; son, Jeff Letain (Trinita Waller); daughters, Charlotte (Rod Rode), Susan (Ken Middleton), and JoAnne (Lee Cummings). Remembered by her sister, […]
Barbara Caroline Devine
Barbara Caroline Devine, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on March 26, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was in the company of her family surrounded by love. This extraordinary woman is survived by her daughters Katie and Courtney, her parents Jack and Dona Devine, her siblings Rick (Barbara), Peter (Laura), Wendy […]
Margaret Mary Gracey
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary Gracey in her 98th year. Margaret was born on November 13, 1918 in Leicester, England, daughter of Rupert Claude Douglas Cooke and Elizabeth Cooke. Margaret was a legal secretary in Leicester leaving to manage the family company during the latter part of […]
Philip Christian Schmalenberg
Philip Schmalenberg passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017 at the age of 92 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents and his sisters Annie, Ella, Lydia; his brother Oswald and two other brothers who died as infants. He is survived by his loving family: his sister, Emilie; his dear wife of […]
Giancarlo Chelini
With grieving hearts, we sadly announce the passing of our well loved Giancarlo Chelini who immigrated to Canada from Italy in the 60’s. Always a brave face, a man that was so strong and courageous beyond words, who fought so hard to stay with us as long as he could, until the sad day March […]
Shirley Olga Hayes (nee Mosher)
With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Shirley Olga Hayes on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. The last of the children born to Henrietta and Wilbert Mosher, Shirley lived her early years in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. After losing her own mother at a young age, she and new husband, Bert, […]
John Alfred (Jack) Shipley
With great sadness that we announce the death of John (Jack) Shipley. He leaves his loving family; wife Nancy, children Ian (Christine) and Heather, and grandchildren Bryan, Lynda, Amanda and Tanya. He also leaves Nancy’s children and grandchildren, and so many friends, all who loved him dearly. He will be remembered by his surviving siblings […]