Kazimierz Piesowocki
After a brief illness, and surrounded by love, Kaz died on March 8, 2016. As ever, he was brave, stoic, and determined to do things his way. Born in 1933, he endured a childhood in Nazi occupied Poland witnessing first-hand the complex misery of war; and in 1945, the oppressive force of a Russian invasion […]
Gladys Nellie Thomas (nee Eaton)
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother Gladys (age 91). Predeceased by her brother Harry Eaton and nephew Brian, Gladys will be fondly and forever remembered by her four daughters Joanne Licsko (Frank), Susan Thomas, Barbara Thomas and Connie Thomas Jenkins (Don); grandchildren Adam Licsko, Celina Licsko Reese […]
David Stewart Philip
Dr. David Stewart Philip, 83, passed away peacefully at home in Victoria on March 21st, 2016. David was born in Dundee, Scotland to David Stewart Philip and Williamina Kinnoch Smart Philip on February 2nd, 1933. He attended the Harris Academy in Dundee where he met Chris, his future wife of nearly 59 years. He was […]
Robert Edward Kosonic
Robert passed away suddenly at his home in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by parents, Edward Raymond Kosonic and Winnifred Mary McConkey of Etobicoke. Survived by the love of his life, his wife, Julie Marie Luckevich; brother, Dave (Dorothy); sister, Christine Beckett; nephew, Ian Beckett; niece, Jocelyn Doucette; 5 great nieces and nephews; goddaughter, Claire Lapointe and a […]
John Raymond Burrows
Ray passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2016 at Victoria General Hospital. He was born in Edmonton, AB on September 11, 1954 to G. Allan and Lilian Burrows. He was predeceased by his sister, Noreen (1967) and his father, Al (1993). Ray will be sadly missed by his mother, Lilian; daughter, Lisa Hunt (Andrew) and […]
Michaelene Hughes
Joan Oliver Thomas (nee Packford)
Lieutenant Nursing Sister Joan passed away peacefully at Broadmead Lodge after a full and rewarding life, just short of her 98th birthday. Joan was born in Edmonton, AB, graduated from Royal Alexandra School of Nursing in 1940. She served overseas in England, Belgium, and Holland with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, then moved to […]
Irene Shore
Irene Shore passed away on March 14 in Victoria, BC in hospice after a brave battle with cancer. Irene was born in Winnipeg on September 3, 1934. Growing up in a large Mennonite family in Niverville, Manitoba, Irene was the third daughter of 5 girls and 2 boys in the Wieler family. It was as […]
Hugh Herbert Macartney
Dr. Hugh Macartney passed away on October 15, 2015 after a long and adventurous life. His wife, Jean Macartney, passed away on March 14, 2016. Please join us to celebrate the wonderful lives of Jean and Hugh Macartney at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Road, on Saturday, March 26th from 1-4 pm. Please view […]
Jean Lawrence Macartney (nee Willox)
Jean Lawrence Macartney passed away in Victoria, B.C., on March 14, 2016, just months after the death of her beloved husband, Hugh, with whom she spent 62 years. Gentle and always mindful of others, she will be remembered with deep love and admiration by her immediate family, relatives and friends. Jean was born in Calgary, […]