Erna Barbara Smith
June 20, 1941 – March 26, 2013 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mom. She struggled long with her health but always had a smile on her face. Thank you to all the daily caregivers that were at her side. Prayers will be offered on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at […]
Shirlee Lila May Gaul
February 28, 1945 – March 24, 2013 Shirlee passed away suddenly at home in Esquimalt, BC. She will be dearly missed by her family, colleagues and many friends. Shirlee was predeceased by her husband, John Gaul; her parents, Murdock and Mary McLean and her brothers, Norman McLean and John McLean. Shirlee leaves behind her only […]
Eoleia Sarah Zapshala
November 6, 1924 – March 23, 2013 “Vie” passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter, Eileen and granddaughter, Amy in the sunny early morning of March 23, 2013. Mom was predeceased by her husband, Leonard in 1976 and never remarried. She had a philosophy on marriage but […]
Colin Chisholm Nicholson
1924 – 2013 At home in Sidney, BC, after a brief illness that was faced with resolution and good humour. Husband of 62 years to Loraine; father of Joan (Greg Tilden), Audrey (Scott Dallimore), Ann (Don Jollimore), Colin (Martha Robinson) and Bruce; grandfather of eleven; son of the late Colin and Nell; brother of Bette […]
James Patrick Kane
March 10, 1926-March 23, 2013 It is with profound sadness that we bid a fond farewell to our cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend, Jim Kane. Jim passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Jim served as a paratrooper in World War 2 for Great Britain. Following the war, […]
Bernard Rain
A kind and gentle soul will be greatly missed by his family and special friend, Doreen. Music, especially strings/orchestra was a lifelong passion which he passed on to his students in Victoria Schools for 30 years. Donations in his memory may be made to the Victoria Civic Orchestra or The Land Conservancy. No service by […]
Caroline Chan
Died peacefully on March 22, 2013, after a difficult struggle with pneumonia. Pre-deceased by her parents, Steven and Rosy Chan; and her sister, Benita. Survived by her sister Adrienne, brother Tony (Wei), brother Reg (Eileen), and sister Vivian (Dan), nephews: David, Michael, Thoreau and Ibsen, and niece, Lian; many Chan and Wing cousins. Caroline was […]
Molly Louise Munster (nee Colvil)
June 5, 1923 – March 18, 2013 Molly passed away peacefully in Victoria Hospice on March 18, 2013. A life well lived! Devoted wife for 65 years of the late John (Harry) Munster. Lovingly remembered by her children, Cynthia Hewitt, Barbara Lee (Raymond), Andy (Bonnie), John (Esther), predeceased by daughter Elizabeth Clark (Desmond). ‘Birdie’ to […]
Doris Alma Cumberbirch
February 25, 1918 – March 18, 2013 Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Doris was the only child of Dudley and Isabella Bell. As a young girl she moved to Victoria with her parents where she attended South Park School and later became an active member of the Anglican Young Peoples Association. She married Robert (Bob) […]
Stephen Kwok Fai Lam
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Lam on March 17, 2013. Stephen was born on August 15, 1942 in Canton, China. “Fat Choy”, as he was fondly known, was a longtime resident of Victoria and well known in local circles as proprietor of Fat Choy Food Market and Don […]