Born in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Early years were spent in Cranberry Portage. Worked as a trapper, commercial fisherman, logger and licensed guide at the family tourist camp. Joined the RCMP and served entire career in BC. Starting in Williams Lake, then Alexis Creek, Chase, Blue River, Parksville, E Div HQ Victoria, Burnaby, retiring from Colwood to join Oak Bay Municipal PD. where he served 12 years as Chief Constable, retiring in 1995. He was president of the Oak Bay Rotary Club and after retirement, chair of Sidney by the Sea Club and Brentwood Bay. He was Governor of the RCMP Veterans Victoria and was awarded lifetime membership in 2009. He served in a volunteer capacity with Better Business Bureau (Chair), Thrifty Sendial, Royal Canadian Legion (Poppy Chair) and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the valued elder recognition award by UVIC in 2012.
He leaves daughters Arlene and Andrea; step-daughter Tricia (Vin); granddaughters Katrina and Kayla. Survived by his wife of 32 years, Michelle.
A Memorial Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:00pm. Zoom/Livestream link below:
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We were so sad at the passing of my beautiful Uncle I loved him so much. Arlene your speech was so lovely! Michelle , love you we grieve with all of you. I know his sister my Mom Elin hugged him big when he came to heavens beautiful gates, she loved her little brother! Not a Sunday went by in the last few months of her life that he didn’t call her. When she passed I went through her picture box, on the top the beautiful picture in the RCMP uniform. My dearest family love you grieve with you. All of our love, Paula and Jamie
I was so sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. I will never forget the first time he walked into my clinic and told me as a new business owner, I was going to have to get involved in the community and that joining the local Rotary club would be the best way to do it.
In my 13 years of knowing Andy, I never saw a grumpy or angry look cross his face. He was always so engaged and interested in every interaction.
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have known Andy. He will be so missed by so many.
Michelle & Family
I was sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. It brought back good memories of fishing, diving and generally just laughing and having fun.
I know you have many great memories as well, and that they will take you and your family through this difficult time. RIP Andy
Monique
Michelle and family; so sorry to hear that Andy passed. We have so many great memories of the good old days. Our thoughts are with you all. Deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss, Michelle & family.
Rest in Peace, Andy.
Dear Michelle and Family,
After a dedicated and successful career in Policing, Andy was a great community leader and an inspiration for volunteerism. Over the past 30 years, it’s been an honour to know Andy and call him a friend. Our hearts go out to you Michelle and family.
Murray and Corinne Coell
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Uncle Siggi. We loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Dear uncle Siggi you will be very missed.love and prayers going out to the family xoxoxoxoxoxo
Fond memories of our teenage years in Cranberry Portage.
Thinking of you all and sending much love to Arlene, Andrea and Michelle. My Uncle Siggi was a huge part of my life even though we didn’t see each other often. He tolerated me as a baby smearing cherry juice all over his brand new sports car’s white leather interior as a young man. He attended the most important day of my life ‘my wedding day’ raising much ruckus with the guests making wonderful memories that were talked about decades later. He opened his house to me and my daughter for the most treacherous period of my life; while my dad was in ICU for one month. He shared his heart through deep and meaningful conversations with me over the years. I love you Uncle…thanks for the laughs and the love and the caring. Until we meet again. ❤️♥️ Love you to the end and back. Fawn, Ray and family.