Lorraine Jenkins
May 6, 1919-April 14, 2012 Lorraine Jenkins (McDonald) passed away peacefully at Glengarry Private Hospital in Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by her husband, Fred Jenkins and her sister, Zetta, she is survived by her nephew, Don McDonald and great-niece, Megan McDonald both of Vancouver. Lorraine was a vibrant, fun loving person who loved Grand Beach, her […]
Sarjit Bains
September 27, 1929 – April 14, 2012 Sarjit passed away suddenly and peacefully in the hospital in Victoria. She was employed at the Hudson Bay starting in 1956 and in the early 70’s joined Woodward’s at Mayfair. Sarjit and Abby enjoyed travel, activities at the Oak Bay Rec Center and the Sikh Temple. Her greatest […]
John Alvin Orr
August 20, 1925-April 5, 2012 Last words of John A. Orr, B.A. (5T0) C.A. (Ontario, Alberta). I, John Alvin Orr, son of Thomas FitzAlvin and Gladys Mae Orr, am a proud Haweater born and raised on Manitoulin Island, Ontario and a loyal Canadian – RCE, WWII, Militia and Reserves. It has been my great and […]
Crystal (Rose) Wynne Alma Hammill
Passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2012 in Victoria, at the age of 55 years. She is survived by two brothers, Brett and Kevin (Sierra Pierson); her sister Linda (Bob) Olson; and three nieces, Marissa, Serena and Naomi, as well as, countless cousins and friends. Crystal had a youthful spirit and enjoyed playing her guitar, singing […]
Doris Olga Clodia Dale
Passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, predeceased by her husband, Charles on October 7, 2000. Mum was born on January 3, 1907 and raised on a small farm in Crofton. Dorie will be remembered by her daughters, Louise, Anne, Barbara (John), Catherine (Kon), Charis (Brian); sisters-in-law, Rosalie and Marion; 14 grandchildren; 24 great and […]
Arthur Joseph Erdman
June 22, 1926 – April 15, 2012 After a brief illness, Arthur passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on April 15, 2012. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Elizabeth Erdman; brothers, Adelor, James,Edward, Clyde, Henry, Ted and Frank; sisters, Elizabeth Ethier and Irene Engen, he is remembered by his sister, Cecile Smith; brother, […]
Ruth Laura Morey (nee Barry)
The matriarch of our family passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Mom was born in Victoria during the big snowstorm of 1916. Unable to get to the hospital, she was born at home. Ruth was predeceased by two husbands; Benny Barry (1958) and Marty (1996); beloved son Ron; sister Marjorie; brother Ron and […]
Donald Edgar Cosby
COSBY, Donald Edgar, born December 30, 1925 in Welland, Ont., passed away quickly on April 12, 2012 in Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by his wife, Eileen in 2001. Survived by his sons; Don Wayne (Robee) of Federal Way, Washington and Dal Ray (Heather) of Cambridge, Ontario as well as his grandchildren. Donald was a 30 year […]
Bertha Mary McHaffie-Gow (nee Maher)
October 20, 1911 – April 5, 2012 Bertha passed away peacefully at Parkwood on April 5, 2012, six months after her 100th Birthday. Predeceased by her beloved husband James, a member of the Canadian Scottish killed in action WWII. Also predeceased by brothers Norman, Wesley and Howard; sisters Clara and Doris. Survived by daughter Lois (Bob) […]
Peter James Underwood
b. April 7, 1926, Medicine Hat, Alberta, d. April 10, 2012, Victoria, B.C. Peter grew up in Fernwood and as a boy sang in the Christ Church Cathedral choir. After studies in Victoria and Vancouver, his first teaching position was in Nakusp. Peter met Dorothy while bicycling in Europe in the early ’50s. He taught […]