John Berglund
“Well, crap. It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. They said it might happen one day, but that was simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience. Once again, I didn’t get my way.” This is what we expect John would say if he were here. And if […]
Dr. Steven Norman Kent
Passed away unexpectedly surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in Victoria B.C. He was born on May 12, 1952, in Yellowknife, N.W.T. to parents Fred and Martha Kent (deceased), who emigrated from the Czech Republic. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lise; daughter, Chelsea Pettinger (Abby and […]
Michael Frederick Rose
Surrounded by his loving family, Mike passed away peacefully at the Berwick House in Victoria on May 24, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his family, sons Ross (Alison) and Stephen (DJ), daughter Patricia (Vik), grandchildren Cameron, Ashley, Elizabeth, Catherine, Kelvin and Nelina, great grandchildren Isabelle, Jacob, Mara, David, Henry, and Lana. He was […]
Ray Allan Kenny
With great sadness we share that Ray Allan Kenny left this world peacefully May 24, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his wife Irene (Rene), his daughters Alison (Ander) and Erin (Tony), his grandchildren (Hannah, Harper, Maximus), and sister-in-law Caroline (Howard). Ray was born and raised in Calgary. He studied archaeology at the University […]
Robin George Chown
Robin departed peacefully on his final travels on May 5th, in Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC, surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, Jo, daughter, Jayne, grandsons, Tim (Zlatina) and Gavin (Chantelle), sister, Susan and brother, John. Son of Sidney and Violet Chown (nee Patrick) of the former […]
Michael (Mike) James Morris
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 20, 2025, at his home in Victoria, BC. Born Tuesday December 12, 1933, in Co. Donegal, Ireland. Predeceased by his son Sean (Carole), he is survived by his wife Rosemary, his son Liam (Violet), his daughter Rose-Ann (Scott), grandchildren Colin (Danielle), Katya and Nicholas and great grandchildren James and […]
John Beckett
John Beckett was a cherished and loving husband to Marilyn, father to his sons Keith (Penny), Brian (Kelley) and Gary (Susan), grandfather to Nathan, Zach, Kieran, Liv and Shay, son of Gerald and Fern, brother to Rex and JoAnne, and friend to many. Raised in Wallaceburg Ontario, he left high school to support his family […]
Robert (Bob) Sidney Parker
Bob passed away at home on the morning of May 19, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Bob’s family moved to Victoria BC in 1942. Bob was an infamous “James Bay Boy” and spent his childhood playing along the beaches of Dallas Road. In his early career, Bob worked as a seaman […]
Samuel (Sam) McGovern
It is with heavy hearts that the McGovern family announces the passing of Sam McGovern, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. Sam passed away May 22nd at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Palliative Care, from a complication of Parkinson’s, surrounded by loved ones. Sam was born in Paisley, Scotland to Rose and Owen (Pop) […]
Marie Robillard
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Marie Sénécal Robillard on the morning of 18 May 2025. A dedicated mother and passionate supporter of the Francophone community in Victoria, BC, she was known for her joie de vivre, humour and generous, positive spirit. Having moved to the West Coast from […]