John William White
John William White, a truly gentle man, left us on Sunday, August 3, to go where gentlemen go when they leave our midst. Unlike the pond that rapidly fills after a stone is dropped, the void left by John will not quickly fill. John leaves to mourn his loss a multitude of friends, but most […]
Ellen Davies
Davies, Ellen (nee Thornton) passed away suddenly in Victoria on August 3, 2008 at the age of 88 years. Born in Colne, England on July 23, 1920. Predeceased by Ron Davies her husband. Lovingly remembered by her brother Jim Thornton (Colne, England), and many nieces, nephews, and friends in England. Special thanks to the staff […]
Maria da Estrela De Melo
De Melo, Maria da Estrela – Passed away suddenly on August 3, 2008 in the comfort of her home and in the company of her husband, Antonio and her daughter, Lina. She left this earth at the age of 89 and her memory will be cherished by her husband, Antonio; her son, Anthony; her daughter, […]
Elizabeth Wallace Robertson McLure Butler
Elizabeth passed peacefully on July 29th, 2008, aged 92 years. Predeceased by both her husband, Henry ‘Eric’ Butler, Lt Commander RN, RCN, DSO, in 1986 and her eldest son Christopher earlier this year. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Elizabeth grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina and returned to Scotland as a young woman. She met and […]
Emil Vollmeier
Born on January 23, 1919 in Gahwil, Switzerland. Passed away peacefully at Glenwarren Lodge in Victoria, BC on July 31, 2008 to be with his beloved wife, Olga. Lovingly remembered by his children, Theresa, Francis and Agnes; granddaughters, Olivia and Hannah and sisters, Maria, Agnes, Ida and Anna. Emil’s culinary career began with apprenticing in […]
Marion Shipley Boldt (nee Moss)
September 8, 1924 – July 30, 2008 With sadness Marion Boldt’s family announce her passing in Hospice, Victoria, B.C. She will always be lovingly remembered by her husband, Peter; children, Bob (Sue) Lucy, Cathy (Pete) Oleson, and Jan Lucy (Don Evans); step-children, Anne (Lorne DeGirolamo), Jeanne, Rob, and Don (Tere Calderon de la Barca); […]
Marie Irene Guertin
Passed away peacefully at home in Victoria on July 30, 2008 at the age of 105 years. She was born in Ste-Agathe, Manitoba on April 24, 1903. Irene is lovingly remembered by her niece, Margaret Levis of Seattle, Washington and extended family. Special thanks to Dr. Ted Rosenberg and all the caregivers. Prayers will be […]
Jeanne Marie Harris
April 21, 1914 – July 28, 2008 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Mom at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Mack in 1999, left to mourn are daughter, Marie (Doug); son, Jim (Meg) of Victoria; sisters, Julie Braaten of Kelowna, Marguerite Upton of Calgary […]
Allan Lees
July 16, 1924 – July 30, 2008 Passed away July 30, 2008 in Victoria BC at age 84 years. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Vera; sister, Iris and numerous nieces and nephews and their families in Canada and England. Celebration of life will be held at Sequoia Gardens Memorial Chapel, 4665 […]
Joseph Roy Pogson
POGSON, Joseph Roy (P. Eng) January 16, 1920 – July 24, 2008 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Joseph Roy Pogson on July 24, 2008 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Predeceased by the love of his life, Ruby Elizabeth in 2000, with whom he shared 58 years. He leaves to mourn […]