Christine Caroline Evans

Posted on March 23, 2016 Written by 7 Condolences

Christine Caroline Evans (nee Olson) passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital at 10:45pm on March 23rd. She was 74 years old. Born in Alberta on March 6, 1942, Christine came to Victoria to begin her more than thirty year career as a laboratory technologist. She is predeceased by her mother Mabel Olson, father Henry Olson, sisters Maude Fasick and Dorothy Knull and husband, Paul Michael Evans. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Jay Evans. Christine loved art, gardening and Continue reading

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Elizabeth Lenore Redford (Betty)

Posted on March 21, 2016 Written by 5 Condolences

Passed away on March 21, 2016 after a short stay in Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; daughter, Sheryl; and her sister, Doreen. She is survived by her son, Darrel (Terry) and his four children, Toni, Francis (Vanessa), Ashley (Caitlyn) and Ken (Jasmine); Sheryl's children, Tracy (Gary) and Stacy (Dale); as well as her 7 great grandchildren. Betty was still in good spirits and making jokes during our extended visits with her. She enjoyed camping, canning, Continue reading

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Elizabeth Anne Dennehy

Posted on March 3, 2016 Written by 2 Condolences

September 11th, 1952 - March 3rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Dennehy. Liz passed away on March 3rd, 2016 at the Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC with her family at her side. She is survived by her beloved children Caitlin, Connor and their father Timothy Dennehy. She also leaves to mourn her sister Margaret Alsip her nieces Lisa and Allary, her cousins and the extended Dennehy family. Liz was the daughter of Hugh and Betty MacKechnie. She Continue reading

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Richard Buhlers

Posted on February 9, 2016 Written by 3 Condolences

Richard Buhlers, 63, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2016. Richard was a life-long resident of Victoria and is survived by his sisters Victoria and Irene and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. Continue reading

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Margaret Payter

Posted on February 4, 2016 Written by 6 Condolences

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Payter, at her residence in Victoria BC, peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Best friend and true love of over 58 years of Alan Payter. Proud and loving mother of Robert (Lori), Richard (Barbara), Lynne (Simon) and Andrew (Licia) . Cherished Grandma and Nana of Bevan and Kate, Adam (Kaitlyn), Brittany and Paul and Nicole and Faith. Precious Great Nana to Sophie. Margaret  will be remembered by many Continue reading

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Dale Sheldon Hampshire

Posted on January 26, 2016 Written by 8 Condolences
In Memorial

December 9 1979- January 10 2016 With deep regrets we announce the passing of Dale Sheldon Hampshire Dale passed away peacefully in his sleep January 10th 2016 of complications from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dale was born in Grande Prairie Alberta and moved to British Columbia when he was 7 years old. He formed many lifelong friendships at Anscomb House with support staff and residents alike. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and condolences to the many family, friends, Continue reading

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Reginald Patrick King

Posted on January 19, 2016 Written by 22 Condolences

Passed away on Tuesday, January 19th, at the Victoria Hospice after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Reg was born on March 17, 1959 in Victoria, B.C. He attended Reynolds Secondary School before embarking on a long career with the provincial government. Reg was a natural athlete who excelled at fast-pitch in his youth and at golf in more recent years; but it was his wit, his ability to tell a great story, and the life-long friendships that he made at school, work, and in the clubhouse Continue reading

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Barry John Phillips

Posted on January 5, 2016 Written by 46 Condolences

Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Barry John Phillips, a very devoted & loving military man has passed. Born on Mackenzie Island ON, 1942 then moving to Winnipeg at an early age. He attended St. John's-Ravenscourt School while enduring many floods. With the death of his father, John Alfred, the remaining family left Winnipeg for his beloved island paradise of Victoria. Raised by his Mother Joan Mary Phillips and Grandmother Mary Seely he attended University Continue reading

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Rudolph “Rudy” J. Scarabelli

Posted on December 31, 2015 Written by Leave Condolence

November 26, 1923 – December 27, 2015 Rudolph “Rudy” John Scarabelli died the evening of December 27, 2015 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, BC. He was born November 26, 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rudy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Grace (nee McVey); his daughter, Michele; and son, Carlo. He is predeceased by his father, Chef Carlo Scarabelli, born in Pavia, Italy; his mother, Marie Portal Scarabelli, born in Languedoc, France; and his brother, Edmond “Eddie” Scarabelli of Ottawa, Continue reading

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Merna Mae Fleming (nee Scott)

Posted on December 30, 2015 Written by 5 Condolences

1922-2015 Died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 29, 2015. Merna is lovingly remembered by her children, Sharon (Don) Lassey, Donna (Lorne) Seaman and Bob (Donna) Fleming; grandchildren, Kathy (Rick) Campion, Sherri (Jon) Weston, Michael Hannem, Anja (Shaun) Lewis and Jamie (Shanna) Fleming; her numerous great grandchildren; and her brothers, Norman (Marie) Scott and Lawrence Scott. Cremation entrusted to Pacific Coast Cremation. An Open House will be held on Sunday, January 3, Continue reading

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Valentina Polushin

Posted on December 1, 2015 Written by Leave Condolence
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Pamela Kathleen Baanstra (nee Smith)

Posted on November 26, 2015 Written by 9 Condolences

Mrs Pamela (Pam) Kathleen Baanstra (née Smith) died peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC in the early hours of November 26, 2015 at the age of 78. Pam was born on June 7, 1937 Edmonton, AB. Pam is survived by her dedicated husband and primary caregiver Jacobus (John), Daughter Jean, Sons David (Joanne) and John, all of Victoria BC; her brother Deryk (Karen) of Arizona, Nephews Bruce, Barry and Grant; Grandchildren Kathleen (Kate), Jennifer, and Christopher.   She is Continue reading

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