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José Norberto Pereira
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of José Norberto Pereira, who passed on September 23, 2025. He was born on June 6, 1930, in São Miguel, Açores, Portugal. José was predeceased by his wife Regina (2017), and numerous siblings. He is survived by his sons, Carlos and Joe, his grand-daughters, Denise […]
Emma Hrycuik (nee Maier)
Born on March 3, 1941, in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph in 2008 and son, Derek in 2016; Emma is survived by her son Tony (Karen) and grandchildren, Jayden, Tristen, Avry, Alanna, Ainsley, Ashley and Tanner. Emma was born to Lydia and Alfred Maier and had […]
Joyce Elizabeth Clough
Joyce Elizabeth Clough, born on October 2, 1935, in Victoria, BC, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Joyce was raised in Cordova Bay by Joesph and Annie McIntyre, alongside her older brother Joe. While young she moved to various places in Canada and the U.S. but came back to Victoria. She settled in the […]
Anne Porter
Anne was born and raised in Kent, UK. She attended a convent primary school, boarding school, and private college. With her dear friend Susan, she embarked on a grand adventure around the world—living in Canada, Australia, and Lae, New Guinea, before travelling extensively throughout Southeast Asia and journeying on the Trans-Siberian Railway back to the […]
Thomas (Tom) Patrick Gallagher
With courage and grace, Tom Gallagher, 73, passed away peacefully at home, on September 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Calgary, AB, Tom was the middle son of Jack and Katie Gallagher, who instilled in their children a love of exploration, inquiry, and spirited conversation. Family dinners were lively forums, fueled by Katie’s dutifully […]
Christine (Chris) Ann Godfrey (nee Mathias)
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother (GG), sister, aunt, great-aunt, and dear confidant after a long illness. Chris faced her health challenges with unwavering courage and strength, never succumbing to the idea of defeat. She was predeceased by her parents, Muriel Mary Mathias and William Geoffrey Mathias. […]
Duncan McUbric Ross
Duncan McUbric Ross, born August 14, 1936, died peacefully on August 24, 2025, in Victoria BC having just celebrated his 89th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife Janet, children Cindy (Tom), Dean (Lorna) and Jody (Guy) as well as stepchildren Debi (lan), Jeffrey (Vivian) and son Kyle. He also leaves behind his sister […]
Elizabeth (Betty) Singlehurst (nee Matthews)
Elizabeth passed away after a brief illness in Victoria, BC, on September 8th, 2025. Elizabeth was born on June 22nd, 1935, in Stockton on Tees, County Durham, UK. Predeceased by her husband, Donald, in 2024. Elizabeth is survived by her children: Don (Rose), Jacqueline, her granddaughters, Kelsey and Michelle (Clint), and her great-granddaughter, Brodie. Elizabeth […]
Sheila Anne Holden
Sheila passed on September 9, 2025 to be with her late husband George Thomas Holden and her late brother Robert O.F. Baker, and their parents Roderick and Hilda. After emigrating from southern England to Canada in 1973 Sheila and George enjoyed living in Burns Lake, then Summerland, Penticton, and then Victoria by 1985. Sheila is […]