Micheal “Mikey” Damien Holben
Micheal “Mikey” Damien Holben passed away suddenly on May 25, 2016 in Victoria, BC. He was born in Victoria, BC on September 1, 1987. He is survived by his parents, Tracy Harris and Gregory Holben. Mikey was a very caring person who will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him. Visitation will […]
Rosa Rosso
Rosa Rosso passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1915 in Muzzana del Turgnano, Italy. Rosa married her beloved Gelsino Giuseppe Rosso on January 30, 1934. Together they set up a barber/beauty salon business in Milan until this was interrupted by WW II. By […]
Dave Patton
Dave’s life ended with a sudden medical event while out in forest lands near Nahatlatch Lake, BC. At the time, he was searching for edible mushrooms – a favourite hobby. Special thanks to his friend Mal, BC Search and Rescue, and the RCMP for looking after him. Dave was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but lived […]
Margaret (Margarete) Eleanor Gilstein
Margarete passed away peacefully on May 29, 2016. Born in Saskatchewan on January 26, 1919, Mom’s early life was on a Meota farm. During her teens, her father found work in Victoria and the family followed. Mom found her paradise! She married a handsome Norwegian, Andrew Gilstein (Andreas Gjelstein), and led an exciting, happy life. […]
Cameron Gordon Mack
It is with great sadness the Mack family announces Cameron (Cam) Mack passed away unexpectedly in Victoria, BC on May 28, 2016 at the age of sixty-three. Cam was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta where he attended Lord Beaverbrook High school before beginning his post-secondary education at the University of Calgary. In 1974, Cam married […]
Robert G.B. Reid, BSc., Phd.
Robert G.B. Reid BSc, PhD, professor emeritus University of Victoria, passed away on May 28, 2016. His professional interests were marine biology (especially malacology), evolutionary biology, physiology, and the history and philosophy of biology. Gourmand, gardener and single malt enthusiast. Survived by daughter Clio. Robert will be sorely missed. Condolences to the family may be […]
Mary Doreen Resch (nee Vince)
Mary Doreen Resch, (nee Vince) passed away peacefully while being comforted by family at Royal Jubilee Hospital at 4:30 pm on Monday, May 30, 2016. Mary was 87 years old. She suffered cardiac arrest and did not survive subsequent resuscitation. Mary was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 18th, 1928. She was the second child […]
Mary Knox Robertson (nee Oswald)
Mary Knox Robertson (nee Oswald) passed away peacefully on May 28, 2016 at age 103 at Oak Bay Lodge in Victoria, BC. Her passion was travelling worldwide and now she has taken her final voyage to be with the Lord. Mary was born in Deer Park, Ireland on January 7, 1913. She and her mother […]
Margaret Elizabeth Gwynne (nee Humphreys)
Sadly missed by her family, Margaret Elizabeth Gwynne (nee Humphreys) passed away peacefully on 25th of May 2016, at age 95 after a brief illness. Born in Victoria on 17th July 1920, Margaret enjoyed almost her entire life in Victoria. Predeceased by her son John Brynmor, and husband (lived apart) Maurice Jerome. Margaret leaves son […]
George Richard Laforme
George Richard Laforme passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on May 20, 2016. Born in Revelstoke, BC on January 9, 1942. George spent 23 years serving in the Canadian Armed Forces flying Sea King helicopters. The pinnacle of his career in the Navy was when he served as the Commanding Officer of 443 Squadron. In […]