Ivan “John” Rukavina
John passed away at his home in Victoria, BC on August 7, 2015. He was born in Croatia on November 25, 1932. He is survived by his loving wife, Orica and his son, Brian. John was a welder for many years and enjoyed gardening. Prayers will be offered at St. Leopold Mandic Croatian Catholic Church, […]
William Douglas Buckle
September 9, 1939 – August 5, 2015 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Bill. He was the eldest son of George and Naomi Buckle. He will be deeply missed by his life partner of 54 years, Robert Porter, and four- legged companion Charlie. Survived by his brothers, […]
Pauline Laprise (nee Savarie)
Pauline died peacefully, early on August 1, 2015 in Victoria, BC. She was born on March 21, 1923 in Gravelbourg , Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her husband, Maurice, in 1984 and her brothers and parents; Pauline is survived by her children, Don (Debra), Carol (Rick); her grandchildren, Erik, Lauren, Christina and Emma. Mom spent her childhood […]
Lowell Bradford Barnhart
Lowell Bradford Barnhart, Verger Emeritus, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Honolulu 30 September 1935 – 3 August 2015 Lowell went gently to his reward at his home in Victoria, British Columbia, in the early evening of the third of August after a long journey with prostate cancer and accompanying issues which first emerged in 2007 in Honolulu. […]
Paul Benedict Graafen
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Benedict Graafen on July 31, 2015. Paul was born on August 14, 1931 in Eschweiler, Germany. He came to Canada in 1952 and settled in Edmonton, Alberta where he met his wife Margaret, now deceased. Paul is survived by his children, Ingrid (Mark), […]
William F. Dunn
April 24, 1934 – July 31, 2015 Born and raised in Greater Victoria, Bill rarely left his home town or the home he purchased there shortly after his marriage to Judy Neuls in 1963. Bill worked for many years at Burnside Tire, but his leisure time was spent in the waters around Vancouver Island, while […]
Ross Tuck
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross Tuck. Ross was a kind, considerate and generous man. His humour and entrepreneurial nature, combined with his rich character, gave him a full and prosperous life. The adventure started when he left Arkansas to join the USAF as a mechanic at the young […]
Gordon Frederick Hall
May 29, 1925-July 29, 2015 Passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years. He was born in Stratford, ON. Gordon was a machinist for the CP Rail after he completed high school. He later moved to the west coast and joined the RCN. He met and married the love of his life, Kathleen Hall […]
Else Laumann
June 21, 1926 – July 27, 2015 Else passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2015. She is predeceased by husband Theodore. Survived by son Garry (Melody); daughter Debbie (Kevin); grandsons Michael, Nicholas, Riley, Reegan and great-grandson Taylor. Visitation will be held 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at McCall […]
Thelma Emard
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and wife, Thelma Emard on July 28th in Victoria, BC. Although she fought bravely to stay longer, she lost her battle. Thelma leaves behind her husband, Art, of 70 years, her daughters, Louise Eljarbo (Ivan) and Marie Hoskins […]