Douglas Martin Whittier
Passed away at the age of 42. Survived by mother, Catherine Woodward; brothers, Dave and Darren Whittier; sister, Joanne Whittier and many nieces and nephews. Services at McCall Bros. on Thursday, Nov 18th at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of one’s choice are appreciated. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com. […]
Alfredo Tavares Curvelo
August 30, 1926 – November 10, 2010 Alfredo has left us and now walks with Jesus in paradise. He was born and raised in the seaside village of Ponta Garca, on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Alfredo immigrated to Canada at the age of 30, and we are so grateful that he landed […]
Wesley Donison, Lt. (RCN), CD
Wesley died peacefully at Victoria Hospice on Wednesday, November 10th. He is survived by his loving wife Rosemary (nee Gray) of Victoria from 61 years of marriage, his sons Michael (Marilyn) and Christopher (Cheryl); his grandchildren Paul (Monika), Patrick and Philip and four loving great grandaughters, Anabel, Sophie-Jane, Erika and Kirallee. In addition, he is […]
Reginald Hollis
Reginald Hollis served faithfully as husband and father, priest, bishop, and archbishop of Montreal. Born in Bedworth, England, he served in the Royal Air Force before studying theology at Selwyn College, Cambridge. He attended Montreal Diocesan Theological College at McGill as an exchange student, was ordained to the priesthood in Montreal in 1956, and married […]
Dr. Alvin Funk
Born in Laird, Saskatchewan in 1925, passed into the presence of the Lord he loved and served on Nov. 6, 2010. Predeceased by his parents, John and Suzanna, and brothers Henry and John. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Alice (Hurley); Jack (Wendy Gill), Justin, Jordan, and Karen Funk; Jill (Bryce), Peter Alvin, Rebecca, […]
June Sandilands (nee Hayward)
1925 – 2010 June died suddenly at home on November 6 of a heart attack. She leaves behind “Sandy,” her loving husband of 56 years, daughter Cate and granddaughter Hannah. She also leaves brother Mike (Liz), sister-in-law Jean, and numerous nieces and nephews in the U.K. During World War II, June served in the WRNS […]
Charles Henry Miller
Passed away on November 7, 2010 at the Victoria General Hospital at the age of 88 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte; his sons, Alfred and Roy (Jane) and granddaughters Erin and April. Charles was a veteran of WWII landing on D-Day with the second armoured brigade. He […]
Harry C. Jackson
January 12, 1921 Ontario – October 20, 2010 Victoria Predeceased by his wife, Ann in 1998. Survived by son, Steven Bruce Jackson; brother, Art (Mary) Ontario; nieces and nephews; also lady friend, Gwen Beach Ontario and Don “Stretch” Strank; longtime friend and caregiver; many friends and comrades across Canada. He was a proud soldier who […]
Gary Sinclair Bowers
BOWERS, Gary Sinclair June 9, 1978 October 22, 2010 We are deeply saddened to tell you of Gary’s death after a long struggle with finding his place in the world and with his inner demons. He was born in Kamloops and grew up in Victoria where he excelled in sports, academics and student leadership while […]
Isabelle Lorraine Neal
Passed away peacefully at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria, B.C. on October 31, 2010. Isabelle was predeceased by her loving husband, Russell in December 2009 and by her brother, Harry Rushton. She is survived by her children, Michael (Janice), Nancy (John), Stephen (Bernice), Jeffrey (Mary), Joel (Maria), and Trish (Paul) all of whom cherished her and […]