Karel (Charlie) Velikovsky
On October 10, 2025, Charlie passed away peacefully surrounded by family after an 8-year fight with cancer. Born in Kromeriz, Czech Republic, he moved to Canada in 1968 with his parents and 1 suitcase, fleeing war: full of stories from an incredible life. A skilled electrician and renowned builder, crafting over 20 homes in Greater […]
Joao (John) Costa Brum
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our Father John, on October 10th, 2025, after a brief battle with respiratory illness. John was predeceased by his parents, Gloria and Jose from Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel Azores Portugal and the mother of his children, Gloria Jean. He is survived by sons David […]
Dorothy Elizabeth Ash
Dorothy Elizabeth Ash passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at the Royal Jubilee Hospice in Victoria, BC, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, to Ernest and Lillian Johnson, Dorothy grew up surrounded by her six sisters and one brother. She spent her early years in Wilkie before moving to […]
Rev. Irvine Hare
Rev. Irvine Hare passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 100. He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the son of Cecil Hare and Sadie nee Murphy. He grew up in Regina and a succession of small Saskatchewan towns following his father’s path of service in the RCMP. Initially wanting to study […]
Graydon Earson Gibson
Born June 3, 1946, in Vancouver. Passed away peacefully at home in Victoria on October 6, 2025. Son of Earson and Dorothy Gibson. Raised in Kerrisdale. At 13 he was sent to Shawnigan Lake Boys School, where he got his first real taste of the Island. He drifted back here from time to time, and […]
Charles J. (Charlie) Hodgins
Charles J. Hodgins passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital in British Columbia, in the company of his loving wife, Janice, and family. He was born on August 1, 1946, in Toronto, Ontario, where he attended St. Michael’s College. There he started playing hockey, a game that would play an important role in his life. […]
Bonnie Lynn Derrien (née McCook)
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Bonnie Derrien announces her peaceful passing on October 9, 2025, in Sidney, BC. Bonnie is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 43 years, Laurie Derrien; her children Lynn (Lorne), Lana, Guy, and Leah (Richard); her cherished grandchildren Robyn (Rory), Brendan (Katrina), Lauren, Erik, Malcolm, Hannah, Morgan, and […]
Vincenzo Greco
Vincenzo Greco was born July 3, 1936 in Mendicino, Cosenza, Italy, and passed away October 7, 2025, in Victoria, BC. Vince is predeceased by his parents Alfonso Greco and Maria Reda, sister and brother-in-law, Rosa and Pasquale DeCicco, and brother-in-law, Rocco Bolbo. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vincenza (Enza); brother-in-law, Carmelo Balbo […]
Thomas Johnson
A Life & Legacy Tribute On September 21, 2025, at the age of 87, Thomas Johnson peacefully left this world, bearing the same dignity and quiet strength that defined his extraordinary life. After a courageous twenty+ year journey with Parkinson’s disease, Tom’s passing was as he most deserved: surrounded by the unwavering love of his […]
David James Vincent Howells
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, Dad, Papa, and cherished friend, David James Vincent Howells, on September 30, 2025. Dave was a pillar of our family and community, and his loss will be profoundly felt. Born on August 19, 1952, in Montreal to Dilys and Winston David Howells, […]