Velma (Val) Margaret Tompkins (nee Price)
TOMPKINS, Velma (Val) nee Price, passed away peacefully at Oak Bay Lodge on July 12, 2008. Predeceased by Robert (Bob) Tompkins (1999). Val was born and raised in Victoria and worked in the Hospital Insurance department for 5 years then decided to change careers and become a full time homemaker when she was pregnant with […]
Frances R. Lawson
Passed away in Victoria July 10, 2008 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Richmond Pavillion. She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill and her son, Bill junior. Frances was born in Victoria to Dr. Hugh Clarke and Reta Clarke, attended Norfolk House School, was an accomplished pianist, and studied art and painting. She moved to […]
Donald (Don) Laurence Giles
Surrounded by the love of his family and friends, Don passed away peacefully after a short, but brave struggle with cancer. Don will be remembered as a true West-Coaster, a respected fisherman for over 30 years and an integral part of the Victoria Blues Family. Don could not walk down the street without running into […]
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Tatton (nee Gartwaite)
At the end of her long journey, on July 5, 2008, Betty peacefully passed away with her family by her side at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. A Capricorn, she was born January 15, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario. Beloved wife of Lorne, her ever-lovin’ husband and best friend for 63 wonderful years. Dear mother […]
Sam Podgorenko
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Sam Podgorenko on July 9, 2008 at the age of 74 years. Sam leaves behind his wife, Kay of 52 years; his 5 children, Laura Podgorenko (Jeremy), Robin Hoesly (Lee), Jo-Anne Sigurdson (Randy), Tracy Podgorenko and Ross Podgorenko. Sam is survived by 9 grandchildren and […]
Rory Patrick Donovan Harris
Born February 7, 1980. Passed away suddenly on June 30, 2008 at home in the arms of his soulmate Chelsea, the love of his life. Rory leaves behind his loving mother Diane; sister Kirstie Somers (Ben); nephews Reece and Rowan; half-sister Krista Holkham and family; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. Your love […]
Frank Kenneth Swonnell
Born November 11, 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Passed away in Victoria, BC on July 7, 2008. Attended school in St. James – Winnipeg, Manitoba. Served in Canadian Navy during World War II. After the war worked for the T. Eaton Co. and then for the City of Winnipeg. Moved to Victoria in 1979. Frank was […]
Moo Goon Chan Shee Lee
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Moo Goon Chan Shee Lee on Sunday, July 6, 2008. "PoPo" was born December 10, 1910 in the village of Loungdo, Guangdong Province, China. She lived half her life in China before she immigrated to Canada in 1958. PoPo is predeceased by her husband, Gum […]
John Bashista
BASHISTA, John passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2008. Born in Hamilton, Ontario on February 12, 1932 he is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Vicki and his precious grandson, Mitchell. This loss will also be felt by friends and family in Ontario. John enjoyed longtime volunteer service with the Optimist Club in both Stoney Creek […]
Ulysses (Odysseas) A. Kasapi
Peacefully on July 5, 2008 in Victoria, at the age of 87 years. Predeceased in 2001 by his loving wife, Elpida, he is survived by his daughter, Dr. Maria Christodoulou of Athens; his son, Leonidas (Alicia) Ulysses of Victoria; his grandchildren, Mariana, Elpida, Ulysses, Dino, Monique and Nicholas; his brothers, Agamemnon and Savas; one sister, […]