Catherine Gebhard
On Monday December 9, 2013, Catherine Ksenia Gebhard (nee Chorney), at age 83 years, passed away gently in her sleep in her own home. Catherine was greatly loved by her family. She was a quiet leader who was guided by her principles and lived her values. She contributed widely as a donor and as a […]
Edith Isabel Groom
Edith Isabel Groom was born on the family farm near Blackwater, Ontario, on May 19, 1920, the youngest of five children born of Charles William Rennie and Nellie McMillan. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Almer and George, sisters Mable and Ruth, and her cherished husband, the Reverend Howard Groom. She leaves her […]
Wilma May Lilley
December 31, 1930 – December 7, 2013 With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our best friend, wife and mother after a lengthy illness. Wilma was predeceased by her infant son, John Douglas. She leaves behind her loving husband, John of 56 years; her daughter, Debra (Robert) and grandchildren, Jordan […]
Monica Walker
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of Monica, following a short illness. For most of her life Monica dealt stoically with a chronic disability arising from poliomyelitis at the age of six years. Despite this she never considered it a handicap and managed to lead a full and active life […]
Gloria Marguerite Scholefield
June 20th, 1921 – December 7th, 2013 Gloria passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur. She is survived by her sons, Geoff (Liz), Mike (Maureen), Billy (Janet); grandchildren, Marguerite, Carol, Dawn Marie, Christine, Jordan and Sarah; great-grandchildren Christopher, William, and Kaiya. Rest in peace mum, gma, ggma. […]
Alan Howard Finley, M.D.
December 22, 1925 – December 7, 2013 It is with hearts united in love, we announce the passing of our wonderful Alan H Finley, MD: pioneer in Emergency Pediatrics and Disaster Preparedness; Primary Care Physician to a quarter million children; Professor of Pediatrics at six medical schools in three countries on two continents, including inaugural […]
Jane Rose Thompson (nee Lewis)
June 9th 1926 – December 7th 2013 Born in Birmingham, England, Janie leaves behind her beloved husband, John, twin nieces Madeleine (Geoff), Sue (Dawn), nephew Andrew (Debbie) as well as many “adopted’ family members including close friends and John’s stepdaughter, Jill. Prior to emigrating to Canada, Jane lived in the Cotswolds and Surrey, UK with […]
Muriel Heyd
Muriel Jean Heyd passed away at home in Victoria, BC on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was born in Peterborough, Ontario on September 27, 1926. She was predeceased by her husband, Ross and leaves behind her son, John; his wife Miranda, and her grandsons Peter and Thomas. Muriel’s contributions to the life of her family […]
Chet Preston
1920 – 2013 Chester Mauch Preston passed away peacefully on December 5th at the age of 93. Chet is survived by three sons, Rick, Doug (Jo-Anne) and Bruce (Arlene) and nephew, Dan Barcello (Diane). He will also be missed by his five grandchildren, Geoffrey (Becca), Stephen (Anna), Michelle (Chris), Chris and Nick; grand-nephews, Colton and […]
Joyce Doreen Kingwell
Mom was born in Moose Jaw, Nov. 8th, 1927 and passed away at Sunset Lodge in Victoria.. Nov. 10th, 2013. Mom loved the beach and her favorites’ were English Bay, Regina Beach, Waskisieu and Dallas Road. Mom was a caregiver and though her family were the most important people in her life she shared herself […]