Violeta Magnaye

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Violeta Magnaye, who left us peacefully on August 24, 2025, at St. Charles Manor in Victoria, BC, at the age of 82. Born on May 17, 1943, in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines, she pursued her education with dedication and earned a Bachelor of […]

Elizabeth Lianne Jacobson (Dorrington)

Our dearest Elizabeth has passed away. My lifelong friend and confidant, my loving partner, devoted mother, educator, artist, chef, photographer and so much more, following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She was surrounded by love and held in the arms of her family who never left her side. She left an impression on […]

Margaret Louise Stubbs

Margaret (Marge) Stubbs passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Dave in 2023, Marge is survived by her children Russ (Elisa) and Jeannie, grandchildren Ben (Riki), Kyle (Lauren), Jordan (Amy), and great grandchildren Sean, Murray and Gemma. Born in Victoria, Marge met Dave at an early age. Together they worked […]

Ajit Kaur Guray

Born on October 3, 1939, in Kot Kalan, Punjab, India, passed away on August 25, 2025. She will be missed by all family and friends in Canada and abroad. A Funeral Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC, on Saturday September 6, 2025, at 10:00am The […]

John Papaloukas

John Papaloukas, affectionately known as “Pappy,” beloved son, husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2025, in his parent’s village in Greece. John leaves behind his devoted wife, Marvelee; cherished sons, Loukas and Alexander; brother, George; sister, Aspa; and many loved extended family members and friends. John’s boundless love for his family, friends, […]

William Jerome “Jerry” Martin

Jerry passed away at home in his sleep. He leaves behind Rina and their children Brenda (Max) and Ron, grandsons Will and Ben, as well as his siblings Eunice (Melvin RIP), Omer (Charlene), Armand (Julia), Lucille, Marina (Donnie RIP), and Lester (Doris), and many extended family members. He previously lost his parents Ralph and Alice, […]

Myra Faye MacDonald

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our beautiful mother, Myra Faye MacDonald, who passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 87. She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl (Ian) MacMillan and Kathleen (Richard) Hill, her two loving grandchildren, Andrew (Ciara) and Rachel, her oldest sister Joyce and many […]

Pauline Bourdon

With great spunk and Joie de Vivre our beautiful Polly is on to her next adventure.  Predeceased by her parents Ronald Lyle Bourdon, Madelyn Teresa Darragh and her dear grandmother Mary Evelyn Sherry Darragh. She will be forever loved and cherished by her daughters, Devan (Craig), Lauren (Nick), and her precious granddaughter Ireland. She leaves […]

Sharon Beryl Gail Schaalje

Sharon Beryl Gail Schaalje, passed into the arms of Jesus, on August 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on October 9, 1944, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Sharon was a dedicated real estate agent whose passion for her work was evident in every relationship she built. Her integrity and unwavering commitment to helping others […]

Arend van Staalduinen

Arend ‘Art’ van Staalduinen, 91, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia. Born on November 7, 1933, on the island of Rozenburg, Holland, Art was the third of eight children—Nellie, Ina, Emmie, Casey, Marian, Bart Jr., and Gerrit—and the first son of Bart Sr. and Helena. In 1951, the family immigrated […]