Wendy Ellen Russell
It is with great sadness to announce that Wendy Ellen Russell, aged 87, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 4th, 2025, in Victoria, British Colombia, with family by her side. Wendy Ashby was born 8th of February 1938 in Calgary, Alberta, to Ellen (Roberton) Ashby and Judge Denzil Ashby, who served with the […]
Ronald Hadwen Macdonald Stewart
After some years of living with diabetes and bouts of kidney failure, Ron passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on April 29, 2025. Ron was born in Duncan on August 16, 1944, to Suzanne Hadwen and Alan Macdonald Stewart. His Stewart grandparents and great-grandparents were settlers in Comox in the 1880s, while his Hadwen […]
Sardar Bir Singh Dhariwal
Sardar Bir Singh Dhariwal was born in the village of Chaukimann, Ludhiana District, Punjab, India on May 4th, 1925, and took his last breath on May 5th, 2025, in Victoria BC – just a day after his 100th birthday. Sardar Bir Singh, whom most of us knew as “Papaji”, is survived by his 3 children […]
Rena O’Hara
Rena Yvonne O’Hara, age 97, of Victoria, British Columbia, wrapped up her earthly chapter on May 4, 2025, having spent nearly a century proving that quiet strength, sharp wit, and a good cup of tea can get you through just about anything. Born on November 20, 1927, in Victoria, Rena was a homegrown West Coaster […]
Helena Urbaniak
Helen passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, in Victoria, BC, surrounded by the love of family. Helen was a private, loving mother, but was quick to reach out with great kindness and fast became admired by those she met. She was known to those close to her as Babcia and in turn called most […]
Ark Baw Jang
With deep sorrow, the family of Ark Baw Jang, announce his peaceful passing at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 91. Predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Betty (nee Mar), parents Sack Woot and Toy Hong Lam Jang, parent in-laws, Tim Sing and Gim Hoy Frances Mar, […]
May Yet Me Chan
May passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Predeceased by her husband, Paul, of 65 years, and daughter Paula. She is survived by her son, Nelson (Daisy); granddaughters Amanda and Kimberly (Aaron); brother Frank (Geanette), sister Mary, and many nieces and nephews. May was born and raised […]
John Trevor Weaver
John Weaver passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Ludmilla, his wife of 65 years; his children Andrew (Jordan), Anthony (Laurence) and Alexandra (Dan); grandchildren Maria, David, Hélène, Paul, Nicolas, Nicholas, Charlotte and Georgia. He […]
Jan Maria Norman
It is with indescribable sadness that we must share that Jan, our beloved wife, mom, and grandma has passed. Jan is lovingly remembered by the love of her life, her husband Chris; her adoring children Nicole, Tyler and Tom; daughter-in-law Alex, Tom’s partner Amy; and her darling granddaughter Clara. Jan had many fond memories of […]
Neville Montague “Nev” Ives
Nev’s Story Neville Montague “Nev” Ives passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Victoria, British Columbia, at the age of 100. Born on January 7, 1925, in Warwick, England, he attended Warwick School before pursuing a career as a chartered surveyor. His professional journey led him to Canada, where he dedicated over 30 […]