Pauline Marie Wonsiak (Peshko)
Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay. Loved and missed everyday… Our beloved Pauline (Polly) left us suddenly and peacefully in her home in Sidney, BC at the age of 84. Pauline was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted homemaker and loved time in the garden, in the […]
Donna Catherine Greaves
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Catherine Greaves. Born in Glace Bay Nova Scotia August 4, 1948, and passed away peacefully November 1, 2024, at Royal Jubilee hospital. Predeceased by parents Florence and Donald MacDonald, brother Douglas and the love of her life, her husband Bill. Survived by daughters […]
Patrick William Bolen
Born in Saskatchewan to parents Mathius (Pat) and Mary Bolen, Pat spent his teens and early twenties working up the ladder at A&W. He became interested in the book trade and became a sales rep for General Publishing before transitioning to working for Julian Books. When that book chain dissolved in 1975, he and his […]
Sheila M. Sandys-Wunsch
Sheila Sandys-Wunsch [nee Harper] passed away at the age of 88 in Victoria, BC. She was born in Croydon, England to George and Eliza Harper. She attended the Royal Academy of Music in London. She taught music at schools in Aberdeen and St. Andrew’s, Scotland prior to meeting her husband John (deceased) and immigrating to […]
Diane H. Macpherson (Annetts)
Diane was born and raised in Waipukurau, New Zealand. She was the eldest child of Heather and Ian Annetts who farmed on the Wilder Road. Her sister is Judith and her brother is David. Growing up on the family farm, Diane developed strong family values and a love of nature and the country. Diane attended […]
John (Jack) Clarence Moen
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father and grandfather. Carrying his beautiful spirit forward with them are his beloved wife of 68 years, Lois, his three favourite daughters, Shannon (Rod), Shelley (Steve), Heather (Bob) and grandchildren, Owen (Dillan), Lindsay, Stuart, Georgia, Sarah, Jenny, Kevin (Shannon), Casey (Michelle) […]
Michael Orry Gelling
Michael (Mike) Orry Gelling passed away peacefully the morning of Monday, September 23rd, 2024, in Victoria, BC, with his loving wife of 60 years, Mauraine Gelling (Scarr), by his side. Predeceased by his parents and sister Katherine, Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a gentle and caring father to his […]
Elizabeth Svendsen (née Westra)
Elizabeth Svendsen (née Westra), affectionately known as “Els”, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88. Born in Bathmen, a village in the Netherlands, Els emigrated to Canada in 1957 and made Victoria her home. A truly remarkable woman, and a loving mom, Oma, and friend, Els embodied kindness, courage, and a boundless […]
Lynn Lorna Wright
Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 in Victoria B.C. She was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan in September 1945. Lynn is predeceased by her husband Barry Wright and her son Douglas. She is survived by her sister Sharon, brother Rob, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Brent and grandsons, Ashley and James. As a young woman Lynn […]
Jeanette Hamilton Peter (nee Vicary)
Passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. Jeanette was born on May 15, 1941, in Caledon, Ontario. Many will remember her for her many talents as a local seamstress, her love of a good cup of tea, gardening, needlepoint, Scottish country dancing, and a great fondness for following the British monarchy. Jeanette is pre-deceased by her […]