Archives for May 2023

Steve Seekins

Posted on May 27, 2023 Written by 20 Condolences

A loving and devoted husband and Dad, died tragically on May 17, 2023, in Oak Bay, BC. Steve was born September 1970 to Don and Freda (Hansen) Seekins and was raised on the Silver Valley, Alberta homestead. As the youngest of 4, he spent his early years trying to keep up with siblings Mitch, Susie and Patti. In 1976 their Mom was killed in a motor vehicle collision that also severely injured Steve. Despite everyone's worries about Steve's future, he grew into a strong, articulate and Continue reading

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Della Joy Ring   

Posted on May 26, 2023 Written by Leave Condolence

On May 18, 2023 Della Ring passed away after a battle with cancer and pneumonia. She was 83 years old. Della was born in Olds, Alberta to Albert and Mildred Stelter and had one sister Connie Poor Eagle, recently deceased. Della lived most of her life in Calgary, Alberta and also called Canmore, Summerland and Victoria home. Della had four children. Steve (Diane McCullough) Ring, Sheri (Curtis) Ross, Craig Hanson (predeceased in 2019) and Lori. She also had a favourite granddaughter, Brittany Continue reading

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Clare Marie Wing

Posted on May 23, 2023 Written by 2 Condolences

It is with truly heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear sweet mother, Clare Marie Wing (O'Leary) on March 29, 2023 in Glenwarren Lodge, Victoria.Clare was born in 1938 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. She was the daughter of the late Archina and Ronald O'Leary. She was predeceased by David, her husband of 60 years and her only sibling Ronnie O'Leary. Mom lived a life devoted to the care and love of her children. She could always be counted on to offer support and lend an Continue reading

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Eva Loeb

Posted on May 19, 2023 Written by Leave Condolence
In Memorial

Eva passed away 27 April leaving behind her husband, Karl; nephew and niece, Grant and Megan Loeb and their daughters, Elizabeth and Sarah and niece, Glenna Robichaud. Born in Bochum, Germany in 1930, Eva met and married Karl and emigrated to Edmonton in 1959, living her last 45 years in Victoria. Eva was a kind person who attracted many close friends over the years; she will be missed. By request a private ceremony is planned. Aufwiedersehen my darling Eva. Continue reading

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Monique Laura St. Denis Bunting

Posted on May 12, 2023 Written by Leave Condolence

In loving memory of Monique Laura St. Denis Bunting, born August 3, 1973, and passed away February 21, 2022. She left suddenly but not entirely unexpectedly. She said she would leave while she was still young. Countless souls mourn her absence: her grown children, Elijah and Mikyla; her parents, Rick and Sandy; her siblings, Renae, Janine, and Marcel; her ex husband and loyal friend, Heath; her loving aunts, Gwynn, Carol and Marjorie; along with all the many she touched with the great force Continue reading

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Leslie Payne

Posted on May 9, 2023 Written by 24 Condolences

Leslie Payne, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia. She was 68 years old. Born on January 31, 1955, at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, British Columbia, Leslie was the daughter of Erica and Earl Dixon. She grew up in Kamloops and attended local schools and traveled around the world professionally figure skating. Leslie graduated with a degree in mental health and began her career as Continue reading

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Douglas Franklin Dorst

Posted on May 8, 2023 Written by 13 Condolences

It is with great sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Douglas Franklin Dorst, better known as Frank Dorst. He ascended into heaven April 28, 2023, surrounded by family, following a difficult battle with dementia, at the young age of 67 in Victoria on Vancouver Island. His legacy includes an exciting career as a young brash trumpeter. His musical talent opened many doors and ultimately led him to find his life’s calling as a Minister after traveling with Merv and Merla Watson Continue reading

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Dorothea Brealey

Posted on May 5, 2023 Written by Leave Condolence

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Dorothea (“Sue” or “Susie”) Brealey, age 95, at Glenwarren Lodge, Victoria, B.C. Dorothea was born in Montreal, earned a BSc from McGill University, and met her future husband while both were working for the National Research Council in Ottawa.  Over the next few years, as the family patriarch was posted to various locations, they produced four children in four different provinces, but eventually the permanent home for the entire family Continue reading

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Michael Ray Podgorenko

Posted on May 2, 2023 Written by 9 Condolences

In Loving Memory Michael Ray Podgorenko December 5, 1943 - November 4, 2022 It's with profound sadness that The Podgorenko Family announces the passing of Michael on November 4, 2022, at Victoria General Hospital. He was born and grew up on a large farm in Creston, BC.  At the age of 17 years, he moved to Victoria and became a union electrician for Camosun Electric and worked all over Victoria. He loved gardening and growing things, which was the farm upbringing he Continue reading

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