Bradley Richard Barton Colbert

Brad was born on November 9, 1929, in Hamilton, Ontario, the only son of Clendon (Cubby) Orphus and Elizabeth Colbert. Predeceased by his only sibling sister, Lyne Heagle of Burlington, Ontario. Brad had three children of whom he was immensely proud. Laurie (Dom) of Toronto, Gregory of New York City and Lake Rosseau and James […]

Sheila Anne Leslie (née Watt)

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, February 25, 1947 Died Victoria, BC, Canada, December 18, 2024 Sheila was devoted, thoughtful, intelligent, multi-talented, avid reader, inquisitive, fit, elegant, traveler, design conscious, fashion conscious, fearless, strong both physically and mentally, de-clutterer extraordinaire. She was an organizer without equal whether it be school timetabling, school commencement exercises, a vacation, a […]

Dianne Helen Small (nee Mathieson)

A beloved wife, mother, soulmate and friend, Dianne passed away in the loving arms of her husband Bill on December 16, 2024, in Victoria, BC. Dianne led a remarkable life of 55 years, marked by her ability to truly connect with anyone whose life path crossed with hers. Dianne was born on May 31, 1969 […]

Juliana Mary Saxton

The final curtain has been drawn, and Juliana has left the stage. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Juliana Mary Saxton (née Gianelli); professor, teacher, actor, director, orator. For decades she taught theatre and drama in education at the University of Victoria; in her final weeks, the students whose lives she’d changed came […]

Bonita (Bonnie) Jackson

JACKSON, Bonita (Bonnie) Cecile (nee Gilchrist) gently left us on the 13th of December 2024 at age 97. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Glenwarren Lodge staff who cared for Mom with loving kindness, attention, and professionalism. Jeanette was particularly kind and helpful through the years. Predeceased by father Russell Gilchrist, mother Aileen (Spring) Gilchrist, […]

Ruth Eleanor Wallace (nee Hoehn)

Mom died peacefully on the morning of November 16, 2024, family at her side. She is survived by her three children, Eleanor (Wayne), Allen (Candice), Glen (Vicki), 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mom was born in Gravelbourg, SK on August 15, 1929 to Rose and Jack Hoehn, third youngest of nine […]

Donna Lea Signori

As we mark the year anniversary of her passing, it is with great sadness that we announce that Donna Lea Signori passed away on December 13th, 2023. She is forever loved and always missed by twin sister Dolores, life partner John, stepdaughter Kiiri (Liova, Sofie, Mikko) and close friend Bonnie, among others. Donna was very […]

Patricia Rhodes Dobson (Overton)

Patricia Rhodes Dobson (Overton) passed from this world on December 9, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years, Donald, 4 children (Andrew, Nick, Stephen and Teresa), and 5 grandchildren (Ben, Anne, Peter, Sam and Tom). Born January 8, 1930, in Norwich, England, and a survivor of WWII air raids there, Pat […]

James Richard Wessel

Jim passed away at his home in Victoria, BC, with his wife and three children by his side. The cause was unsuspected cancer. His family is heartbroken. Jim was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, a big brother to Warren and Shirley, predeceased by little sister Marilyn. After achieving a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University, […]