Richard Bedford Bates
Bedford was born February 16, 1930 in Gleichen, Alberta. He passed away peacefully on January 5, 2016 in the Care Unit at Berwick Royal Oak, Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Bulman in 1990, his daughter, Colleen in 1982 and his brother, Mervyn Bates in 1979. Bedford will be lovingly remembered by […]
Donald Thomas Hilman
Don was born in Nordegg, Alberta and raised in Red Deer. He graduated from SAIT with a Diploma of Technology in Electronic Technology in 1968. He continued his education at the University of Calgary graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He started his teaching career in Castlegar, BC then moved to Victoria […]
Josef Leiske
Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Joe passed away peacefully in Victoria at the age of 85. Joe (Pepik) immigrated to Canada in the early 1950’s and with a few stops along the way, he finally settled in Victoria, B.C. Being a lover of music and singing, Joe was also an avid fan of hockey, lacrosse, soccer […]
William Agnew
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear father, grandfather, and great grandfather on the 4th January 2016 at the age of 93. William (Bill ) Agnew was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland on the 27th December 1922. He was predeceased by his loving wife Alice in 1995. He served […]
Blanche May Gwenelda Smith
Passed peacefully in the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria BC. Predeceased in 1995 by her devoted husband, Thomas (Tommy) Henry Smith. Mum leaves wonderful memories of a long, happy and well lived life for her loving children, Wendy (Steve) Sullivan, Gregory, Karen and Kirk Smith; her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her life was further enriched by […]
Mary Linda King (Parker)
Selfless, generous to a fault, kind and compassionate, Linda was always thinking of others. Whether it was her dedication to her children and grandchildren, the love of her parents, siblings and extended family, her choice of vocation, her life as a devoted Catholic or simply how she treated her co-workers and friends, Linda always led […]
Wanda Weiss
After celebrating her 100th birthday in fine style at Berwick House with a message from the Queen, Wanda passed on December 26, 2015. Wanda never married and did not have children, but as the last to survive of 10 siblings, there are many nephews and nieces stretched across Western Canada (over 30). A Celebration of […]
William (Bill) Sarkonak
Bill was born of Ukrainian parents in 1918 on a small family farm near Dauphin, Manitoba and died peacefully on January 2, 2016. He left home as a teenager and during the Dirty Thirties worked in northern Ontario and across the Prairies on farms and road crews, at lumber camps and the grain elevators in […]
Allen Houghton
We are sad to announce the passing of Allen Houghton in Victoria on December 28, 2015. Born in England on February 17, 1938, he moved to Kingston, Ontario and then settled in Victoria, BC. Allen was well known all around town but was best known for managing the Crystal Gardens. He worked hard for many charities including […]
Rosa Marvin Dreyfus de Arbour
Rosa Marvin Dreyfus de Arbour passed away on January 1, 2016 at the age of 72. She died peacefully at Victoria Hospice. Born June 13, 1943 in San Salvador, El Salvador, Marvin was the middle child and only girl in her family. At the age of 20, she married Jack Arbour in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, […]