Shawn Douglas Lorne Campbell

Posted on October 11, 2018 Written by 8 Condolences

Shawn passed away suddenly on October 1, 2018 at the age of 41 years. Born in Victoria, B.C. on June 14, 1977. Survived by his loving wife Amanda Campbell, his children: Hayley, Stephen, Sophia, Meadow, Richard, William and Ryan and Grandson Jaxon. His parents Douglas (Bonnie) and Elaine Campbell and his animals Ebah, Rain, Addy, Kluster and Charlie. Shawn “Kid Rock” was the life of the party. He was full of plans and big ideas. Things were always more exciting when he was around. One of Continue reading

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Nancy Carabelle Oke

Posted on September 21, 2018 Written by 8 Condolences

Nancy (Sparling) Oke (1930-2018) Nancy died peacefully at Victoria General Hospital after a brief illness on Sept. 14, 2018. She will be greatly missed by her children, Chris (Janey), Kevin (Cherie), Jennifer, Valerie (Andrew), her beloved grandchildren, Neil and Cara and by her many friends and relatives. Nancy grew up and went to school in Toronto and spent many happy summers at the family cottage at McGregor Bay. At the University of Toronto, she earned a BA in physiology and biochemistry Continue reading

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Gail O’Riordan

Posted on September 21, 2018 Written by 31 Condolences

December 7 1946 – September 16 2018 Victoria lost a superb musician, teacher and inspiration to many young and mature musicians with the passing of Gail O’Riordan at the Jubilee Hospital on September 16. She died of liver cancer surrounded by her family and friends but on her own terms and with the courage and humanity that she has displayed all her life. Gail was born in Victoria and completed schooling at Victoria High School in 1963 where she made many lifelong friends with her love of Continue reading

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George Albert Clavering Oliver

Posted on September 14, 2018 Written by 16 Condolences

April 29, 1961 - August 4, 2018 It is with great sadness that George’s family announce his passing. He died at his home in Nanaimo of heart failure. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Thelma (Cameron) and his beloved dog Joey. He leaves behind a brother, John (Gayle), two nieces, and many good friends and relatives. George will forever be remembered as a kind, gentle and talented man, who found humour in the smallest things, and offered up a contagious light-hearted laugh. As a Continue reading

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Jaye Lynn Gallagher

Posted on September 10, 2018 Written by 2 Condolences

Jaye Lynn Gallagher passed away in her home on August 10, 2018 at the age of 69 surrounded by family and friends. After battling and beating breast cancer in 2017, she sadly passed away from an inoperable form of pancreatic cancer. Jaye’s love for books led her to a lifelong career within the library system – ending her career at the central branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library. Jaye was a truly caring soul who touched the lives of many. She was loved by everyone she met and will be Continue reading

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May Mary Clarke (nee Pullen)

Posted on September 6, 2018 Written by 2 Condolences
In Memorial

May Mary passed away peacefully Friday August 17th 2018 at The Heights at Mt. View. May Mary, in her 91st year, was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Herbert Ashworth Clarke. She was the loving and devoted mother of Brent Clarke (Sheila), Kent Clarke (Caroline), Lynda Lippa (Tom), Carla Clarke, Dawn Zigay, and the cherished "Nan" to Melissa Marriott (Brad). Dear Nanny to Heidi Lippa, Marita, Christina, and Danielle Clarke, Alicia and Joel Zigay. Proud great-grandmother to Thomas, Richard and Continue reading

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John Patrick Carrieres

Posted on August 13, 2018 Written by 20 Condolences

It’s with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of John Carrieres on August 8, 2018. John passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a struggle with cancer. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. John was born in Ottawa and settled on Vancouver Island, ultimately building a home in East Sooke among the mountains, ocean and trees that he loved. John and his spouse, Barb Gellatly, spent many glorious days hiking mountains and scouring beaches surrounding their home. Continue reading

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Robert James Allen

Posted on August 1, 2018 Written by 13 Condolences

Bob passed away in hospital in Victoria on July 17. He enjoyed a long & successful career in the Federal Government in Ottawa, and was an optimist no matter the obstacles. He was a raconteur able to entertain his listeners with tales from his service with the RCMP, his "funny farm" in Woodlawn, and from his business association with the First Nation people in Northern Ont., following his formal retirement. When he retired, Bob continued to be a driving force in society.  He volunteered Continue reading

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David John Boleszczuk

Posted on July 31, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence

Passed away on July 27, 2018. He succumbed to brain cancer. David was born in Woodstock, Ont. Nov 5th 1958 to parents Hilde and Joseph Boleszczuk (predeceased). He is survived by his wife, Carol Boleszczuk, siblings Hans Reinhard Lill (Doris) of Lubben Germany, Gary Boleszczuk (Karen) of Halifax, NS, Peter Boliszczuk (Maureen) of Mission BC , Andrew Boleszczuk of Regina, Sask. and Margaret Nadalin (Bill) of Sweeburg, Ont. David is also survived by many caring nieces and nephews, great nieces Continue reading

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Irma Livingstone

Posted on July 26, 2018 Written by 7 Condolences

May 26, 1934 – July 25 2018 Survived by her husband of 59 years, Blair Livingstone, son Steven, daughters Wendi and Dana, grandchildren Andrew, Eric, Joshua, Brianna and Zachary and brother Marlow Sloan. Irma was born in Marble Colorado, attended University of Denver, received a teaching degree and taught school for a number of years. Irma moved to Toronto to establish a family and followed her daughters to the West coast to retire in Duncan. Throughout her life she had a passion for art, Continue reading

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Lorne Wayne Wingert

Posted on June 26, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence

Lorne was born on January 17, 1955 in Regina, Saskatchewan. He passed away June 18, 2018 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. Lorne is survived by his son Ben Wingert (Victoria, B.C.), his mother Audrey Wingert (Regina, Sk), sisters; Susan Babey (Bill) and Kathryn Murrison (Calvin) and their families, all from Regina. In his younger years, Lorne was very active in badminton, music, guitar, the outdoors and travel. Lorne loved sports and was a dedicated fan of the Toronto Continue reading

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Patricia Lea Sheppard

Posted on May 23, 2018 Written by 19 Condolences

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing on May 22 of Patty Sheppard.  Patty passed away peacefully and pain free at home after a short illness and with her family at her side. Patty, a retired primary grade school teacher, will be deeply missed by the many who knew and loved her.  Born in Montreal where she graduated from McGill and Concordia Universities following which she lived for many years in Richmond prior to moving to Victoria, and ultimately a place she loved, the Continue reading

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