Alan “Al” Zboyovsky
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Alan “Al” Zboyovsky on August 23, 2026. Al passed peacefully at the age of 81, with his family by his side. He was born at Duncan Hospital on April 25, 1945, to Joseph and Lena Zboyovsky (Aquino). Al was predeceased by his loving wife, Susan Zboyovsky […]
Harold Walter Gerd von Borck
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold von Borck, a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. Harold leaves to mourn his loving wife, Marlen, of 67 years, daughters Jazmyn Sharp, nee von Borck and Ingrid von Borck-Fossa (David) and grandchildren Marcus and Kristina Predeceased by his loving […]
Margaret Jean Macdonald (nee Prior)
Jean died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on August 27th, 2026, in Victoria, BC, cutting short the life of a most loving, caring and generous person. Jean was born December 8, 1952, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Jean is survived by her husband, Bob, and her children Heather (Mark) Arkell, Laura (Trent) Dooley and […]
Mary Arasuma Isad Awor
“The righteous, even when taken early, are at rest in God’s peace”. Wisdom 4:7–15. We mourn the passing of Mary Arasuma, a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering faith. Her life ended sooner than we ever imagined, yet we hold fast to the promise of Scripture: the righteous, even when taken before their time, […]
Captain Brian Robert Gartshore
Brian Robert Gartshore – pilot, mariner, lifelong class clown, and dedicated connoisseur of wildly inappropriate jokes – died on August 18, 2026. Brian was born in Vancouver at a very early age, to be with his mother (who was there at the time). The second son of the late Bob and Joy, his arrival was […]
Glen Douglas Armstrong
After battling heart disease, colon cancer, and a stroke, Glen’s body gave up the fight on August 20th. His loving wife, Diane, was at his side when he took his last breath. They had been married 54 years, and she will miss him so much. Also grieving are his son, Geoff (Melissa) and grandsons, Elijah […]
Doreen Margaret Smith (nee MacKay)
Doreen Margaret Smith was born at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. The youngest of Dora and Alexander MacKay’s five children, she was affectionately called “Tyke” by her family. Growing up in Oak Bay, Doreen attended Willows School and Oak Bay High School. She played field hockey at Willows and excelled at basketball, playing for […]
George C.W. Birch
George Birch, 73, of Victoria BC passed away in Victoria Hospice on August 22, 2026. George was born in Victoria to Stanley and Jacqueline Birch at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. After graduating from Oak Bay High School in 1973, George became a much-esteemed marine electrician for 44 years in Victoria. He was the last indentured […]
Harry (Sgt., Retired) W. Barnes
With great sadness we announce the passing of Harry Barnes, known as “Barnesy” to many. A stoic Newfoundlander, he leaves a very large and inclusive group of family and friends to mourn his loss: his loving wife of 55 years, Joan; daughter Laurie (John); Katie (Jason); Sheila (Howard); Madeline; Vera (Austin); Donna (John); and all […]
Gloria Rose Allan
Gloria Rose Allan, 95, of Victoria BC, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. Born in Comox, BC, Gloria moved to Victoria BC early in her life to pursue a career and friendships. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kent Allan, who passed away in 2023. Together they loved nothing […]