David Griggs

Posted on January 8, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence
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It is with deep sadness that the family of David Griggs announces his passing on December 31, 2017. He was 77 years old. David graduated from St. John’s College, Cambridge, with a degree in Classical Languages. It was there that he met Christine who became the love of his life. When it came to his success, David was a modest man, but we know he got a deep personal satisfaction from his accomplishments. David was a devoted husband, father and son, lifelong jazz musician and aficionado, Continue reading

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Elaine Jeanne-Marie Nixon

Posted on January 6, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence
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Mom was born September 26th 1933 on the farm in Theodore Saskatchewan and passed away December 31st/2017 in Victoria at the age of 84. She lived a full life having taught school throughout Saskatchewan and eventually settled in Victoria where she married and had five children. Left to mourn are her children Raymond, Michele, Yvette, Ronnie and Suzanne, and many in-laws, grandchildren, a great grandchild, nieces and nephews. Continue reading

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Diana Bellerby

Posted on December 29, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Diana Bellerby (nee Kindersley) announce her death on Vancouver Island at the age of 92 on December 15, 2017, after a short illness. Di was born in Vancouver but was raised in the Montreal area, first on a farm outside Valois, then in Westmount. She met her husband, Gordon, in 1947. He was working his way from England to New Zealand, but he decided instead to stay, and marry the first girl he’d met! It was a wise choice: their marriage lasted Continue reading

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Thomas Neville Shore

Posted on December 13, 2017 Written by 4 Condolences

Tom was born 16.Aug.1948 in Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan. Tom passed away suddenly in this home on 3.Dec.2017 . Tom is predeceased by his loving wife, Carol and his parents, Doris and Reginald. Tom is loving remembered by his daughter, Andrea (John) Robinson. Tom was a mortgage broker for many years and took great joy in helping people become home owners. He will be remembered by many. Continue reading

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Donald Albert Hairsine

Posted on October 2, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

Don passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospice on July 7, 2017 at the age of 68. He battled his cancer with courage and faced his death with optimism, love and support - still learning, still growing and grateful. He was not in pain and he was not alone. His last weeks were filled with thought, hope, love and denial and would probably be baffled he didn't think to write this himself beforehand. Born August 5, 1948 in Edmonton, Alberta, he retired from truck driving to Victoria where Continue reading

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Colin Lee Mantell

Posted on October 1, 2017 Written by 10 Condolences
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Colin, age 47 of Victoria, BC, much loved husband, father, brother and son, passed away on September 8, 2017. An original, Colin was born and raised in Victoria, he was a ray of light that shone brightly through others in so many different ways. After a valiant 5 1/2 year battle with metastatic colon cancer, Colin closed his eyes, pain free, and passed into life's next journey. Left to carry on his wishes is his loving wife Deborah, his two children Jonathan and Alexis, his sister, Karen and his Continue reading

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Joyce Doornenbal (nee Toovey)

Posted on October 1, 2017 Written by 2 Condolences
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Joyce passed away at Victoria General Hospital on Friday, September 22, 2017. Born in Torquay, SK on March 8, 1933 she is predeceased by her husband, Huib Doornenbal; and son, Douglas Doornenbal.  Joyce is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Barb (David); son, Bruce; daughter-in-law, Sandra; and grandchildren, Jenna, Jeff, Steven and Mark. A private cremation has taken place. Continue reading

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Mary Elizabeth Wiggins (nee Roe)

Posted on September 9, 2017 Written by 7 Condolences

Born April 21, 1945 passed away peacefully on Monday August 28, 2017 at the age of 72 at Victoria General Hospital.  Elizabeth is survived by: her children, Patrick (Theresa), Brenda (Vjeko) and Laurie (Lyle); her grandchildren, Jonathon, Kayla, Nikolas, Tyson and Briana; and her siblings Karen, Steve, and Phillip.  A Celebration of Life was held on Monday September 4, 2017 at the Masonic Lodge in Campbell River, BC.  Continue reading

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Therese Marie-Lise Adrienne Lamoureux (nee Pasquet)

Posted on September 7, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

Born on March 17, 1940 in Ponteix Saskatchewan, to her parents Aline and Paul Pasquet, Therese began her life's journey of touching the hearts of so many. As a devoted wife and friend to Raymond Lamoureux (dec), mother, sister, and friend,  She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Allen (Jody), Kevin(Cathy), Shelley (Bill), Bonnie (Vince) Darrin (Linda) and Dale (Grace); 11 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren along with her Brothers and Sisters, Roland(Gladys), Continue reading

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Monika Weikel (nee Groth)

Posted on August 31, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

January 3, 1947 - August 22, 2017 Monika lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 22, 2017 with family and friends at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Douglas. She is also survived by sons Fred Muntau (Shelly), Peter Kubke (Jenny Rose), step-sons Jay O'Connor (Lisa), Robert O'Connor (Carey), Kevin Logie (Heather), Jeff Logie (Angela). Omma will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Hannah, Julian, Kalis Ra, Duke Enzo, Kyle, Kiera, Continue reading

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Earl Richard Adams

Posted on August 17, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

March18, 1935 to August 12, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Adams at the age of 82. Earl passed away peacefully on Saturday morning in the Victoria General Hospital. Earl was born in Montreal and moved to Vancouver in the early 70’s where he became involved with the ski scene in Whistler. The cabin became the gathering point for many friends. He worked in sales for roofing materials in BC retiring at 65 years young. During retirement he moved to Continue reading

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Chris James Bonson

Posted on July 24, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

Chris passed away peacefully in Victoria BC on July 9 2017 with his three girls at his side after a short battle with lung cancer at the young age of 72. Born in Vancouver, BC on December 22, 1944, he was raised in Surrey, BC along with two brothers and two sisters. He was an extremely loyal and dedicated husband, father, friend and co-worker who was always doing for others. Chris spent 43 ½ years on the Surrey Fire Department. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita; two daughters, Continue reading

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