John “Terry/Mike” O’Dowd
Terry passed away peacefully on December 8, 2012 at Selkirk Place, Victoria, BC. Terry was predeceased by first wife, Joy in 1987 and second wife Virginia in 1998 in Nanaimo; and also by daughters, Dana O’Dowd and Kerry Lambert in 2007. Survived by sister, Dodie Smith in Calgary; daughters, Colleen & Laurie; grandchildren, Rory & […]
Patrick Ross Danby Hobbs
August 11, 1955 – December 5, 2012 Loving father, son, brother, and friend. Passed away suddenly in Victoria on Wednesday, December 5. Predeceased by his mother and father, Pat leaves behind his son, Ross, family and friends. He was a man who loved the bounties that living on the Coast offers, including motorcycles, canoes, kayaks, […]
Bramwell Lionel Bowles
Born November 19th, 1926 in Winnipeg Manitoba. Passed away December 6th, 2012. He was predeceased by his parents, William Horace Bowles and Amelia Fanny Bowles; his sister, Ellen Ivy Gold and his brother, William Horace Bowles. Bram worked for Frank Ivings, Wilson Motors, Empress Motors and Saanich Municipality Waterworks. In his younger days, he played […]
Maria Anderson (nee Kostelyk)
Maria Anderson (nee Kostelyk) passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in Victoria, BC on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Born on September 4, 1946 in Broek op Langedyk, Netherlands, she is survived by her husband Dave, son David & wife Danielle, son Ben & wife Kelley, son Roy & wife Kristan, son Jeffery, 6 granddaughters […]
Belva Elaine (Barker) Walker
Belva Elaine (Barker) Walker was born in Kisbey, Saskatchewan on September 7, 1922 and died at home in Victoria on December 2, 2012. Predeceased by her husband Vic in 2010, Belva is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter Laurie (Donnie) Earles of Campbell River; sons Kim of Mississauga and Harry of Victoria; grandchildren Leigh-Anne […]
Dave Ewart
September 4, 1939, to November 27, 2012 Long-time Vancouver Island resident and CPGA golf professional David Charles (Dave) Ewart, 73, passed away Nov. 27, 2012, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, B.C. Dave was born in New Westminster, B.C., to Aubrey (Mac) and Ina Ewart. A well-known golf instructor, Dave was resident club and teaching pro […]
Richard Clever Kelsall
October 22, 1939 – November 29, 2012 Richard was born in Vancouver, British Columbia and passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC. He joins his parents, Richard and Edna (nee Clever); also his sisters, Colleen and Shirley. Richard is survived by his three children, Donald, Karen (Brad Greenlaw) and Christopher (Binder). He also leaves behind […]
Charles Patrick Walsh
Charles Patrick Walsh September 23rd 1928 – November 19th 2012. Born in Bulford, England, Charlie passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC to join his parents Edward and Cecelia (nee O’Brien) in Heaven; as well as his brothers, John and Edward, and his daughter Alice. Charlie is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-nine years, Shirley […]
Annie Frances (Nan) Douglas nee Tycehurst
Born March 6,1921 Seattle – Died November 17, 2012 Victoria Great friend, fisherman, gardener, volunteer and world traveller. After a full and active life, Nan died peacefully in Maple Cottage at The Priory, her home for the last several years with dear friends at her side. Predeceased by her husband Charles in 1996 and brother […]
Frances Cavin (nee Zareski)
November 10, 1926 – November 25, 2012 After a long illness, Fran passed away peacefully on a sunny Sunday morning, November 25, 2012, surrounded by the love of her family, after a short stay at Victoria Hospice. She was born in Welland, Ont. to John and Mary Zareski, the 6th of 7 children. After graduation […]