With heavy hearts we sadly lost Bill on November 3rd, 2025, after a sudden and aggressive battle with a brain tumor. He passed peacefully under the care and doting of an amazing team of nurses, where he enjoyed his favourite ice cream for breakfast brought into the hospital by his wife, and watched all the exciting Blue Jays World Series games with his son and grandson beside him.
Born and raised in Burnaby, Bill completed his Civil Engineering degree at UBC in 1972 before moving to Victoria, where he and Janet built their family house and raised two sons together. Bill was extremely involved with the local community, with active roles serving the Torquay School, Gordon Head Soccer, and Lambrick Park Baseball Associations.
Bill’s favourite things to do were growing, cooking, and eating a large variety of really good food. He loved skiing in Whistler, golfing in Palm Springs, bike riding in Victoria, reunions with his ‘72 Civils, and traveling to Bridge tournaments with Janet.
Bill’s family will continue his legacy, as his teenage grandchildren intend on pursuing Engineering at UVIC, nurturing Bill’s orchard and garden, cooking his adored recipes, and hopefully one day raising Bill’s great-grandchildren in the house he built with Janet.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held in Victoria in Summer 2026, details TBD.
If you have any old photos or stories of Bill that you would like to share with his family, we would greatly welcome and appreciate them: please email to billworobets@shaw.ca
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Peter Jensen
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Adele Espey Janet,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear Bill. He was always smiling as he enjoyed waterfit classes with you. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family. Bill was such a kind fellow. So sorry for your loss.
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Bill Lebedovich Janet, I remember you and Bill fondly from our days at UBC, Alpha Omega and UAA together. My condolences. Bill Lebedovich
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Jeeto and Jim Crone Janet, our sincere condolences to you and your family. We have great memories of Bill from when he coached little league baseball. Bill was a gentleman. He always had a kind word. Jeeto and Jim Crone
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Joan Gagnon My sincere condolences to you and your boys Janet. We will all remember Bill’s wonderful smile and his kind and gentle manner.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time…..
Joan Hollick Gagnon
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Doris Clemens I will miss Bill’s gentle and kind manner and humor. He was very patient when helping me with bridge.
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Kevin, Darcia and Donna Graham My condolences go out to you Janet, Jay, Todd and all the grandkids.
In the Spring of 1972 Bill graduated with our UBC Civil Engineering Class. He was one of many whom we all regarded as classmates and friends. In early 2025 I called Bill several times after I heard about his sudden illness. He said he had finished initial treatments and was getting ready for the next round. He said he was going to fight it and he hoped for a positive recovery. Over the years Bill attended our many Civil Class Reunions and was always a delight to talk with. Bill always had a very kind and gentle manner. During his tenure working for the Provincial Government I also dealt with Bill on a professional basis. He was always helpful there as well. The 1972 UBC Civil Engineering Class and I will definitely miss you Bill at our future Reunions. My sincere condolences go out to your wife Janet and your children and grandchildren.
And last of all I know your UBC Civil Classmates will agree with me that you were a “Helluva Engineer”! RIP “Worbs” – we will miss you.