Marjorie Faith Pierce (nee Woodgate)
October 3, 1923 – September 4, 2011 After a brief illness, Marjorie passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Predeceased in 1988 by her husband of 45 years, Herbert Pierce; she is survived by her loving son, Russel (Joan); her grandchildren, Russel (Janette), Dawne (Mike), Philip and Heidi and six great-grandchildren. […]
Gioacchino (Jack) Ruffolo
RUFFOLO, Gioacchino (Jack) was born June 20, 1937 in Marano Marchesato, Cosenza, Italy. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on September 2, 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Filomena Ruffolo, and sister Antonietta. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 […]
Edwin John Nylvek
NYLVEK, Edwin John born August 7, 1926, passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on September 3, 2011 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Edwin was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He attended Princess Alexandra Elementary School and graduated from Bedford Road Collegiate. He later graduated from the University of Saskatchewan […]
John “Jack” Stirling Kelly
Jack was born at home in a tenement in Clydebank, Scotland, on July 3rd, 1928, far away in time and place from where his life came to a peaceful end, surrounded by family, on August 30, 2011 in Victoria B.C. Jack will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Anne; children: Brian (Jane), Gary, Brent […]
Geraldine (Gerry) Frances May Sykes (Foote)
January 14th, 1936 – August 31, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry Sykes, with her family by her side, at the Victoria General Hospital. Surrounded by the love of her family, Gerry leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Bob (Robert) and her surviving children, David, Rob, and […]
Elizabeth (Betty) Anna Nagy
1930-2011 Passed away after a lengthy illness on August 31, 2011 at the age of 80. Born in Horizon, SK. Predeceased by her parents and two infant brothers. Survived by her sisters Mary Milne, Louise Catchpole and Thelma Geisler; nieces and nephews Steve, Rob, David, Larry, Cindy, Sheri, Rick, Darren, Shawn and Candice; and their […]
Michael Thoma
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and friend, Michael Andre Thoma on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Michael was predeceased by his mother Erna Elizabeth Kneisel and his sister Ursula Elfriede Thoma. Michael is survived by sisters Barbara Echeverri of Port Moody, BC and Monica Forbes of Sydney, […]
Sheila Anne MacDonald (nee Duggan)
December 12, 1925 – August 27, 2011 Sheila was born in Toronto, educated at St. Clemens School and after two years of training as a Nurse, she received a BA degree from the University of Toronto. In 1950 she married John, who was just finishing his PhD in Physics. For the next 7 years, with […]
Doreen Amey Baker
Born on June 27, 1920 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on August 28, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Clarence on March 1, 2007. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Peg; sons, Larry and Brent (Terry); grandchildren, James (Tanja), Kimberly (Liam); great-grandchildren, Clara and Hannah, […]
Elsie Coles
May 31, 1927 – August 26, 2011 With great sadness we announce the passing of a very special woman. Predeceased by her husband, Ron; Elsie will be missed and remembered by sons, Walter (Mary), Jamie (Annette); daughter, Sylvia (Jaymie); grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. Elsie loved to sing, dance and perform – a true […]