Constance Eileen Richards

Posted on December 28, 2021 Written by 2 Condolences

Born Nov 1, 1931 Mum made the peaceful journey to be with Dad and her saviour on December 7, 2021.  She was 90 years old and predeceased by her husband four years ago.  “Eileen” was born in Fawcett, Alberta – a very small farming town that no longer exists.  She met her loving husband Ken when she was 16 years old and they were married for 66 years.  She leaves behind three children:  Cheryl (Danny), Laurel (Dan), Lloyd (Dana); four grandchildren Simon (Vanessa), Ben (Rachel & Daisy), Continue reading

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Vincent Dean Hawke

Posted on December 18, 2021 Written by 5 Condolences

May 17, 1965 – November 22, 2021 Vince was born in Hinton, Alberta on May 17, 1965 He married his sweetie Lindsey on December 5, 1987 in Edmonton, Alberta They moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1998 and have spent 36 wonderful years together. Vince left this earth on November 22, 2021 in Victoria, British Columbia. He had a heart attack in his home in Victoria. He is predeceased by his father Homer Hawke, his mother Peggy Hawke, sister Leanne Hawke and paternal grandparents Continue reading

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Derek Ernest Allen Fast

Posted on November 27, 2021 Written by Leave Condolence

Derek died suddenly on November 27th, 2021. Born in Victoria BC on May 4th, 1986. Beloved son of Terri (Jim) and Al, and brother to Mary. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He was a 5th generation descendant of Charles and Nancy Alexander, pioneers of Victoria BC in 1858. Due to COVID restrictions a family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Continue reading

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Kevin Ronald Miller

Posted on November 18, 2021 Written by 7 Condolences

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Kevin Ronald Miller on Nov 11, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, nephew, coach and friend. Kevin fought valiantly throughout a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1962 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to his parents Ronald (predeceased) and Gloria Miller. He will be deeply missed by his wife Linda of 38 yrs (his high school sweetheart). His children Jennifer (Jeremy), Leigh-Ann (Nathan) and Joseph Continue reading

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Lynwood (Lyn) Jones

Posted on November 14, 2021 Written by 16 Condolences

August 22, 1939 - November 5, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we share the passing of Lynwood Jones, a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. Lyn passed away on November 5th 2021 with his family by his side at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary, daughters, Jenny (Andrew, Ethan, Dylan and Brendan), Amy (Moses, Emma and Charlie) and Katy (Graeme, Marina and Roxy), sisters Ruth and Anne and brothers Mike and Steve. Lyn was Continue reading

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Joan Holmes

Posted on November 12, 2021 Written by 17 Condolences

Joan Holmes, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Victoria, BC on Wednesday November 10, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born in Galt, ON, on March 4, 1937, and was the only child of Reverend Wilfred Norman Charlton and Alice Jane Charlton (Harvey). Joan will be sadly missed by her long-time loving companion of over 40 years, Don Rea, and his three children Steve (Liz), Greg and Lisa. Joan and Don loved traveling the world and visited Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Continue reading

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Joyce (Joy) Violet Whyte

Posted on November 8, 2021 Written by 6 Condolences

Joyce (Joy) Violet Whyte, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 6, 2021 at the age of 87. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Edward Whyte, of 68 years of marriage: 4 loving daughters Karen (Greg) Loewen, Debra (Dave 2019) Jennings, Penny (Ken) Johns, Tammy (Alex) Kundakcioglu, 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Joy is survived by her sisters Pearl, Marie and brother Kelly. Predeceased by her brother Eric and sister Diane. Joy, a nurturing Continue reading

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Phyllis Cathleen Mayers

Posted on October 28, 2021 Written by 20 Condolences

Phyllis Cathleen Mayers was born on August 3, 1942 in Bridgetown, Barbados to James and Virginia Payne. As a retired Registered Nurse of Ottawa, she devoted over 45 years in her community. Phyllis was a loving mother, daughter, sister, friend and grandmother. Since 1960 Ms. Mayers was actively involved with the church serving as a choir member, Eucharistic Minister, and organizer. She had volunteered extensively with UNICEF, The Barbados Ottawa Association and The Heart and Stroke Continue reading

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Francis “Frank” Alexander Johnston

Posted on October 27, 2021 Written by 5 Condolences

Frank passed away peacefully at Luther court in Victoria, on October 17th, 2021. He was born in Mundare, Alberta on June 21st, 1938. Frank was predeceased by his first wife, the mother of his children, Betty; his parents, Frank Sr. and Elsie; and his dear sister, Lorna; and Dad O'Brien. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; his sons, James (Melanie) and Frank Jr. (Jo); his daughter, Ann (Monty); Donna’s children, Deborah and Samuel; his much-loved grandchildren, Zachary, Kiera (Matt), Kiya Continue reading

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Fred Preben Larsen

Posted on October 19, 2021 Written by 6 Condolences

Peacefully passed away at Victoria General Hospital Monday Oct 18th 21, age 81. Son of the late Harry and Elna Larsen, Fred is loving hubby of Pat Broughton; loving father of Brenda Hall (Mike) of Winnipeg MB, Lisa Schweitzer (Garry Paps) of Chatham ON and son, Kirk Larsen (Jackie Caron) of Winnipeg MB. Predeceased by his brother, Ole Larsen. Sadly missed by his brother, John Larsen and sister, Kris Agla. Fred will be dearly missed by his granddaughters, Alicia Hall and Felicia Gagne; and Continue reading

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Veronica Mavis DeRousie

Posted on October 18, 2021 Written by 21 Condolences

Born February 10, 1939 in Victoria, British Columbia to Harry and Doris (McMillan) Ashworth, and passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on October 15, 2021 in Victoria, BC. Veronica is survived by her three daughters Debbie DeRousie, Barb DeRousie and Dawn (Dan) DeRousie; her four grandchildren Michael Hansen, Alicia and Tanya DeRousie, and Justin Taylor; her great grandchildren, Bella and Mia DeRousie; her brothers John (Frieda) Ashworth, Russ (Ellen) Ashworth, Alec (Nancy) Continue reading

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Bernice (Bunny) J. Dobbyn

Posted on October 1, 2021 Written by 14 Condolences

Dobbyn, Bernice (Bunny) J. (nee Russell) passed away peacefully at sunset, at Sunset Lodge, on September 20, 2021. Predeceased by her parents, Mary and Horace Russell, Bunny is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Cathie Dobbyn (Victor and Kelsey Anonsen) and Jackie Martin (Vince); grandson, Ron Wallace; and her son, Keith Dobbyn; she is also remembered by her many friends she worked with at the Bank of Montreal in downtown Victoria. Many thanks to all the wonderful workers that kept mom Continue reading

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