Bernard J. R. Payant
Bernard passed away peacefully on January 13, 2016 at age 54. Bernard was born on June 1, 1961, in Chambly, Quebec. He loved the outdoors while growing up and was active in sports, from skiing to skating, snowmobiling, ice fishing, as well as many water sports during the summer months. At the age of 18, […]
Joe Cleve Maurer
Cleve went peacefully home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2016. The only child of Joseph and Verdie Maurer, Cleve was born on May 16, 1919, in Hugo, Oklahoma. His early childhood was spent on his parents’ cattle ranch, an experience he so thoroughly enjoyed, he dreamed of one day […]
Antonio Oliveira
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Victoria, BC. Antonio was born in Ponta Garça, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal. He leaves behind his true love, his wife of 66 years, Maria Ilda; 4 children; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and many extended family and friends. Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, […]
Sandy (Alexander Gough) Day, P.Eng.
Born in Toronto, a middle child with 8 siblings, Sandy graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1943. He designed and built early television sets, and quickly progressed to the start-up and running of television stations, including CKCO Kitchener and CJOH Ottawa. Later, he worked for the Canadian Association […]
Elizabeth Crerar
Elizabeth passed away in peace after a long and loving life. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne (Patricia Jean) and grandson Andrew Fryer, his wife Cora LaRussa and their child Lyon Reid LaRussa Fryer. Beth lived her last stage of life at Sidney Care home, surrounded by caring, vital young people who did their […]
Patricia (Pat) Piercy nee Reaney
Pat passed away peacefully early Monday morning. She will be deeply missed by her four sisters, Janet Reaney (Joe) Merritt, BC, Jo Reaney, Kamloops, BC, Beth Reaney Doidge (Lesley) Whanagarei, NZ and Gail Reaney, Victoria, BC and two brothers, Bourke Reaney (Harriett) Lethbridge, AB and Martin Reaney, Saskatoon, SK; and all of her many nieces, […]
Darryl Harvey Knelsen
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of our son/brother, Darryl, on February 21, 2016. Darryl Harvey Knelsen was born February 8, 1973 in Fort St. James, B.C. He was predeceased by his father, George Harvey Knelsen and his brother, Dustin Dean Knelsen. Darryl is survived by his mother, Eddy Darlene […]
Robert Raymond Reid
Passed away peacefully at VGH on February 19, 2016. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he started his career in passenger services with the Canadian Pacific Railway and worked in Portage la Prairie, Banff, Victoria and Vancouver, ending with the marine division, BC Coastal Steamship Services, in Vancouver. He often spoke fondly of the […]
Claire Mae Gunderson
Claire passed away suddenly at her home on February 23rd. She leaves behind her husband, Donald of 60 years; daughter, Dawn Pomponio (Bob); son, Timothy Gunderson and daughter, Cindy Young (Martin); 4 grandsons, Bryce Pomponio, Clayton Pomponio, Tyson Young, Darren St. Laurent and one great-granddaughter, Taya Young. Claire was born in Montreal, Quebec and […]
Sheila Mary Gould (nee Beckwith)
Sheila passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, ECU 2. She is survived by her husband, Cecil, of nearly 39 years; children, Susan (David), Bruce (Alison) and Kathy (David); 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Jean and brother, John. Sheila attended Monterey School, Oak Bay High School and the Provincial Normal School (Lansdowne). She taught in […]