On January 8th, Stan Heard, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully in Victoria, B.C. at 92 years old. Stan was born October 30, 1930 to Frederick and Ada Florence Heard in London England. While he was a medical student at Liverpool Royal Infirmary he met Stella, a nurse, who would become his wife and great support for nearly 62 years. After seven years of family medicine in England they made the difficult decision to emigrate to Continue reading
Joan Alberta Leighton (nee Noyes)
Joan Alberta Leighton (nee Noyes), our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend has slipped the bonds of this Earth and died peacefully under the loving wings of Hospice care on Thursday December 15, 2022. Her brilliant warm smile and joyful, welcoming spirit embodied hospitality, generosity and a genuine interest in people. Joan retired to Victoria in 2006 after a successful real estate career in Toronto where she evolved from agent to broker to becoming a Fellow and Continue reading
Lela Rolls
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Lela on December 10, 2022, at the age of 71. She was born on September 22, 1951, to Lorna and Henry Rolls in Edmonton, Alberta. Loving mother to Jodi (Andrew) Holland, Eric (Sarah) Seider, Adam (Car) Seider and Zack Seider. Lela will be missed by her grandchildren, as well as her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and friends. As per Lela’s request, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Continue reading
Allan Novak
1938 - 2022 Today a good man was taken on the wings of Angels, to be with his beautiful wife and son once again. Allan lost his very brief battle with cancer, and couldn’t heal his broken heart from the loss of his wife Christel and son Steven. He was a man of honour, a mentor and the matriarch of the family. He was our father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather…he was also a respected soldier, peacekeeper and paratrooper and a private veteran. Allan grew up in Continue reading
Daniel John Murphy
March 5, 1975 to October 31, 2022 With deep sadness we inform you Dan passed away on October 31, 2022, in Victoria, BC at the age of 47, after a prolonged illness. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Erica. Dan is survived by mom/stepdad Pam and John Milnes, dad/stepmom David Murphy and Nicole DiGiorgio (Nadia/Kevin - Boston/Bailey) (Jessica/Ben - Tyler/Averie), sister Sarah Murphy/Chris (Madison, Damien, Kenzie), mother-in-law Karen/Ivor (Karen Jr, Korina), Uncle Lorenzo, Brenda, Continue reading
Torrey Calvin Riendeau
Torrey Calvin Riendeau (May 20, 1982-Oct 01, 2022) It is with heavy hearts and a whole lot of tears that we say goodbye to Torrey, who suffered traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident Sep 16. Torrey lived life to the fullest, working hard and playing hard: building/construction, skateboarding, dirt biking, fishing and doing his signature gainer off the Nanaimo River Trestle. Torrey was very creative and good with his hands! He leaves behind his girlfriend Maia, son Jayden, parents Cal Continue reading
Walter Gues Gattinger, CD
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Walter passed away peacefully in Victoria on October 29, 2022. Born in Killam, AB on February 20, 1936 he is survived by his wife, Alexandra; daughter, Lucy Arfinson (Paul); son, Stephen (Debbie); sister, Irene Engel (Richard); grandsons, Nicholas Beach (Stacey) and Brett Gattinger; granddaughter, Christy Gohn (Matt); great granddaughters, Sophia Beach, Emma and Lily Gohn; great grandson, Gaelin Gohn; many stepchildren and great grandchildren of three previous Continue reading
Dorothy Jean Owchar
Dorothy passed away peacefully on Vancouver Island at Saanich Peninsula Hospital palliative care unit on the afternoon of September 25th, 2022, at the age of eighty-five with her daughter Debbie by her side. Born in Windsor, ON. Daughter of William & Marie Sorenson and sister to Donald and Gary. Wife of Jules Reimneitz from 1957 until his passing in 1963 and to John Owchar 1970-1976. Dorothy resided in Windsor before moving to Victoria in 1996. Survived by her three children, David, Continue reading
Jozef (Joe) Henry Glab
Jozef (Joe) Henry Glab passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at the Victoria General Hospital, with his wife and daughters by his side at 76 years of age. Predeceased by his parents, Stanislaw and Stanislawa Glab, his identical twin brother Larry, and youngest brother Wesley. He leaves behind his wife, Krystyna, and daughters, Joanne (Ryan) and Trish (Darryl), grandchildren Kyle, Emilia, and Lucas, as well as extended family in St. Catharines, ON and in Poland. Born in Zabrze, Continue reading
Edward Bilik
Edward passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital on September 26, 2022 and went to be with his Lord, Jesus. Born in Winnipeg on August 22, 1941, he was predeceased by wife of 40 years, Gloria; mother, Katherine; father, Walter; and his sister, Diane. Edward is lovingly remembered by his children, Laura, Joe, and Sheri; brother, Steven; grandchildren, Bryan, Jayce, Nyke, Pauline, Christopher, Tyrell, Shailynn and Zack; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and Continue reading
Daniel Thomas Griffiths
May 18, 1951 – September 21, 2022 After a courageous battle with multiple myeloma our dearly beloved brother, Dan Griffiths, passed away peacefully with family and friends at his side at Victoria's Royal Jubilee Hospital. Dan will be deeply missed by his family, many friends, and the church he devoted his life and whole heart to serving. Dan loved being a drummer and got his start in 60’s and early 70’s rock bands in Victoria, followed by drumming in christian worship bands until his Continue reading