Archives for March 2019

James Menzies

Posted on March 26, 2019 Written by Leave Condolence

Jim passed away at Victoria General Hospital on March 20, 2019, in his seventy-ninth year.  He was born in Crosshill, Fife, Scotland, on August 8, 1940.  While he faced challenges during his last few years because of his failing heart, he endured with grace and his trademark Scottish stoicism.  Jim was an honourable man who cared deeply for his family and friends, for all animals, and for the planet.  When you were with him you had to be ready for what he believed was the truth, for he never Continue reading

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Herbert Maurice Raper

Posted on March 25, 2019 Written by Leave Condolence

Herbert Maurice Raper passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Dad having been named after his father Herbert, went by his middle name Maurice. Maurice was born on August 14, 1930 in Toronto, Ontario and resided in Toronto until 1967. Maurice, his wife (Kathleen) and three children drove across Canada to northern British Columbia where he continued his career as a Tin Smith. In 1969, the family moved to Vancouver Island, and enjoyed many outdoor activities including hiking and skiing on the West Continue reading

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Benjamin Clyde Hoffman

Posted on March 1, 2019 Written by 46 Condolences

Benjamin C. Hoffman, Ph.D. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer on February, 26th 2019 in Victoria, BC. Born and raised in Pembroke, Ontario by his parents Alice (nee Tunn) and Allen he is pre-deceased by brothers Allen, Jr. and Calvin (husband to Gail). Ben will be dearly missed by wife, Ann (nee Suter); sons Evan & Warren; Daughter-in-laws Kristy & Christine; grandchildren Kiya, Vance & Zenik as well as his Continue reading

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Emily Minor Beaton

Posted on March 1, 2019 Written by Leave Condolence

In Victoria, BC, at the age of 87, Emily passed away peacefully. The youngest daughter of Charles and Bessie (Cox) Saunders, she was born and raised on their dairy farm in Berwick, N.S. Her first adventure was heading off to Truro for Teachers College but the really big trip came after her marriage to Bob (Robert W.) in November 1954, when, for their honeymoon, they drove to Red Deer, Alberta. It took so many days that she wondered if she would ever see her family again. As a teacher, she Continue reading

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Graham Lawrence Cale

Posted on March 1, 2019 Written by Leave Condolence

02 Dec. 1953- 28 Feb. 2019 Promoted to Glory, 28 Feb. 2019. Loving husband of Darlene, for 42 years. Best dad ever of daughters Tanya (Ava) and Tara (Joseph), devoted Grandpa to Junoir, Luvenia, Judah, Sylas and brother to Bruce (Margaret), and many family members and friends. You were so loved and will be dearly missed.  Service to be held, 2:00 pm on 07 March 2019, at The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel, 4030 Douglas St, Victoria BC.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Continue reading

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