Alexander Malcolm (Alex, Alec, Al) Ritchie

Posted on May 14, 2021 Written by 7 Condolences

RITCHIE, Alexander Malcolm (Alex, Alec, Al) 12 October 1931 (Vancouver, BC) - 5 May 2021 (Victoria, BC) “Shake the hand that shook the world!” Our much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle left us after a hard fought battle against dementia and a sudden stroke. Alex leaves Laura, his wife of 64 years; son Bill (Joanna); daughter Theresa; grandchildren Kyla (Jordan) and Cole (and their mother, Geri); and Connor and Garrett (and their father, Russ); Continue reading

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Sandra Noelle Dyck

Posted on April 29, 2021 Written by 15 Condolences

Sandra Dyck went to be with her Lord and Saviour on April 21, 2021 after a 2 year battle with cancer, and her family was with her until the end. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Sandra was born in Vancouver on Dec. 20, 1955, the first child of Alvin and Grace Teel. She grew up and went to school in Burnaby, joined Willingdon MB Church in her early 20s, and it was there that she met her husband of 41 years, Erwin. They were married at the church in 1980, and Continue reading

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Helen Carolyn Griffin (nee Forrester)

Posted on April 16, 2021 Written by 4 Condolences

November 3, 1954-April 1, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mom and granny.  Helen is survived by her husband, Rob, children, Shane (Chelsea), James, Chad, and Cherie (Conor), and grandchildren, Jordana, Olivia and Graydon.  Helen was born in Fergus, ON, moved to Australia, and eventually settled in Victoria, BC, where she met Rob.  For Helen, her family and friends meant everything.  She cherished each and every family occasion and when one Continue reading

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Frank Webb

Posted on April 15, 2021 Written by 4 Condolences

Frank Webb, aged 91, of Victoria, BC, passed away peacefully  on March 24, 2021, at the Victoria General Hospital. He immigrated to Canada from England as a young man and worked as a Sheet Metal Worker until retirement.  He enjoyed his retirement as a snowbird and traveled extensively.  He  loved his two main hobbies of gardening and carving and produced many excellent figurines.  He will be missed by his special loved one and is survived by three siblings. Continue reading

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Randy David Machtmes

Posted on April 1, 2021 Written by 9 Condolences

May 15, 1975 - March 25, 2021 Randy was born in Kamloops, BC and was the firstborn son of Ed and Gail Machtmes. The family moved to Victoria in 1978, where Randy would live for the rest of his life. He joined the military, and spent his personal time giving his support, strength and love to his community, his church, his friends and his family. Randy loved God as well as his friends and family, and will be remembered for all the good he contributed. He leaves behind his parents Ed and Continue reading

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Eric Bruce Skoglund (Rocky)

Posted on March 26, 2021 Written by 23 Condolences

Eric Bruce Skoglund born Aug 20 1949 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away peacefully on March 20th, Victoria B.C., with his wife Odette by his side, after a short but hard battle with multiple myeloma. He grew up in Gimli where most people there would remember him by his childhood nickname “Rocky” after a horse with said name delivered a blow to his head and the name just stuck. Eric went onto study journalism at the University of Manitoba before moving to Calgary where he worked at Hull Child and Continue reading

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Cordelea Joan Stokes (nee Wood)

Posted on March 25, 2021 Written by 14 Condolences

January 24, 1938 - March 15, 2021 An extraordinary lady took her final breath, with her daughter holding her hand, in a peaceful room at Victoria hospice, one of the many places she had volunteered over her lifetime. Left behind to bask in her vast afterglow are her devoted husband Win, son Ian (Samira), daughter Andrea, son Colin, grandson Max, and three stepchildren. Cordelea grew up on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, being (as she often jokingly claimed) the Winnipeg Beach Champion of Continue reading

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Stanley Lind

Posted on March 23, 2021 Written by 10 Condolences

Born in New Westminster, BC on January 27, 1932 and passed away in Victoria, BC on March 22, 2021. Predeceased by his wife, Anne; parents, Hans and Simonette; and brothers, John, Ken and Edmond. He will be sorely missed by his sons, John (Emy), David (Julie) and Erik; grandchildren, Jessica, Kassie, Kristie and Jacob; sister-in-law, Jean; and many relatives here and in Norway. Due to Covid 19 there will be only an immediate family service. Stan will be buried next to his wife, Anne at Continue reading

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Judith Anna Christians

Posted on March 5, 2021 Written by 8 Condolences

Judith Christians passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on March 2, 2021 in Victoria, B.C. Judith was predeceased by her twin sister Hanna, her brother Arno, three of her children Doreen, Andreas and Martin and Great granddaughter Violet. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 65 years, Willy, brother Lothar (Elfie), her son and daughter-in-law Lothar and Bianca, daughter Elena (Bernie), two grandchildren Michael (Sarah) and Angela (Adam) and her four great grandchildren Ayla, Continue reading

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Justine Valerie Hackett

Posted on March 4, 2021 Written by Leave Condolence

Justine Valerie Hackett Born: Johannesburg, South Africa on September 23rd, 1929 Died: Victoria, BC on March 2nd, 2021 Justine Hackett passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 2nd with her daughter, Diane, by her side. Justine is survived by her daughter, four grandchildren, Michael & Kerry-Lynn, Taryn & Sean, and nine great grandchildren - living in Canada and South Africa. Justine grew up in South Africa. She moved with her architect husband, Don, and toddler son, Alan, Continue reading

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Keith Edward Turner

Posted on February 24, 2021 Written by Leave Condolence
In Memorial

Keith passed peacefully on Nov 18th, 2020. Survived by his wife Elisabeth, daughters Theresa (Chris & Max) and Lynne (Matt, Malena, Alycia & Nolan) as well as other family members. A huge thank you to ALL staff at Mt St Mary Hospital for the 16 years of love and caring. Continue reading

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Gary Victor Speed

Posted on February 19, 2021 Written by 11 Condolences

Gary passed away at Victoria General Hospital on February 16, 2021, at the age of 72. Born in Victoria on May 31, 1948, Gary is survived by his loving wife Marlene, his children Paul, Jill and Sue, and grandchildren. Gary worked for many years at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC and after retirement, built his dream log home on the mountain, where he lived with his wife for 25 years. A loving husband and father, Gary was an avid woodworker who built fine furniture and many beautiful Continue reading

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