Florence Fong Chow

Posted on May 17, 2022 Written by 29 Condolences

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Florence Fong Chow on May 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by Francis, her husband of 40 years, daughters Vanessa (Adam) and Valerie (Ioan), grandchildren James and Alex, parents Kowling and Powoon Chow, sister Vivienne Poon (Ka), and brother Patrick. She was born in Beijing, China in April 1956 but moved to Guangzhou at an early age. After Florence and her family immigrated to Canada in 1976, she Continue reading

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Frederick (Fred) Calvin Irving

Posted on May 12, 2022 Written by 13 Condolences

June 19, 1953 - May 10, 2022 While holding the hands of his 2 daughters,  Mandy Childs and Tara Irving, and surrounded by those close to him, our beloved son, father and brother, Fred passed away peacefully, May 10, 2022, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, B.C. Fred is survived by his 4 children, Mandy Childs (Jason), Dan Irving (Lori), Tara Irving and Melissa Irving.  4 Grandchildren, Jalynn,  Madi, Hannah and Ben, and 2 Great-grandchildren Kayson and Braxton as well as his loving Continue reading

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Neil Robert Nisbet 

Posted on May 6, 2022 Written by Leave Condolence
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November 26, 1956 - April 8, 2022 Neil was a gentle, kind, and serene individual who won over the hearts of many.  Neil was born with profound physical impairments coupled with an unidentified cognitive disability, yet despite these barriers and the early expectations of physicians, he did not let it stand in the way of him living a happy and enriched life. Originally housed at Woodlands School as a preschooler, Neil was eventually transferred to Victoria where he lived in a variety of Continue reading

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Doreen Cyr (nee Kaufman)

Posted on April 26, 2022 Written by Leave Condolence

The family of Doreen Cyr (nee Kaufman) is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing, April 19th 2022. Dor was born February 5th 1932 to the late Simon and Lettie Kaufman. Predeceased far too soon by her daughter, Marilyn Ells, Dor is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Barrie Cyr, who misses Dor beyond measure; Her children Martin (Cindy) Siegen, Louella (Dan) Kubbernus, and Joanne Yaakov; Grandchildren, Brad (Stephanie) Nolan, Elisa Ells (Hans Hauschildt), Steven (Amanda) Sanderson, Continue reading

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Patricia Mary Genovese

Posted on April 22, 2022 Written by 2 Condolences

Patricia Mary Genovese passed away in Saanichton, BC on February 24, 2022 after a long battle with MS. She was predeceased by parents Godfrey Perryman Lockyear of Tawton, Devon, England and Mavis Lockyear (nee Openshaw) of Blackley. Manchester, England. Pat was born in Holbeton, Devon, England on December 18, 1952 and lived in Bovey Tracey until immigrating to Canada in 1957. She grew up on farms in Aurora and Toronto. Pat's early working career was as a bookkeeper. After becoming a mother Continue reading

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Susan Marie Louis (nee Stout)

Posted on April 1, 2022 Written by Leave Condolence

June 27, 1960 – March 19, 2022 It is with immense sadness and grief that we announce the death of Susan.  Following a courageous battle after suffering a heart attack, she slipped peacefully away from us, surrounded by her loving family. Susan is survived by Bowman, her loving husband of 39 years, sons Jeffrey (Christine), Jordan (Christina) and Chris (with Jessi), grandchildren Kolby, Chloe and Carter, parents Irene and Stuart Stout, sister Sharon Beaudoin (Ron) and their family, Continue reading

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Ting Yip Ng

Posted on March 26, 2022 Written by 3 Condolences

January 21, 1926 to March 16, 2022 Ting Yip Ng passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at James Bay Care Centre in Victoria, BC. Born in Yanping, Canton Province, China, she married Woon Wing Ng in 1948 after the end of the Second World War. While her husband worked in Brunei, Ting (affectionately known as ‘Ah Ma’) had their first son, Ken, in 1950 and raised him by herself in China until they moved to Hong Kong in 1957. In 1963, their second son, William, was born. After Continue reading

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Malcolm (Mac) Donald Northrup

Posted on March 25, 2022 Written by 7 Condolences

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Malcolm (Mac) Donald Northrup share the news of his passing, which occurred at the Royal Jubilee Hospital Victoria, B.C., on February 21, 2022. Born on November 17, 1950, he is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Pat (Campbell), his son Mattie (Natalie), daughters Sarah (Peter Lonergan) and Emma (Dan Nelson) and the joys of his life, grandchildren Kai and Nahla Northrup; his loving mother Kathleen (Kay), sisters Karen Mills (Jim), Linda Turner Continue reading

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Anne Shuttleworth

Posted on March 11, 2022 Written by 17 Condolences

Anne Shuttleworth, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022 in Sooke, BC with her family close by. This last year has been hard for Anne as she lost many loved ones: her husband, Doug and her only brother, Chris; and sister-in-law Jill. Anne was born on October 23, 1933 in York, England. After graduating from medical school in London, England, she emigrated to Calgary in her mid-twenties. Anne met her first husband Graham Shuttleworth on the field hockey pitch. While raising 3 Continue reading

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Bruce J Reimer

Posted on February 23, 2022 Written by 3 Condolences

On January 30, Bruce James Reimer of Victoria BC went into the presence of his Lord and Saviour. He awaits his loving wife, Dorothy (Hudson) Reimer of 38 years. He also leaves daughters Deidra Mercer, Brenda Smith(David Melloy),Marcy Smith ( Matt Fraser), Karen Grigolato; grand children Taelor Mercer, Owen, Mady, Sawyer, and Sydney Grigolato plus a host of family and friends. Bruce was born to Jake and Hannah Reimer in Lowe Farm, MN on December 2, 1946 where he lived with his sister, Kathleen Continue reading

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Robie W Macdonald

Posted on February 14, 2022 Written by 59 Condolences

Robie W. Macdonald passed peacefully at home in the company of family on February 13, 2022 at the age of 74 years. Rob was an explorer and adventurer.  Whether he was onboard a vessel pursuing ocean science, climbing a dreamed-of mountain, kayaking the out-of-the-way inlets on the B.C. coast or hiking the historical trails in Scotland and England, he was in his natural element.  His curiosity about the world took him to places that demanded commitment, courage and fortitude and he had those Continue reading

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William James Douceland Stark

Posted on February 11, 2022 Written by 18 Condolences

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William James Douceland Stark. The battle to save his life ended on Wednesday February 2, 2022 at 8 pm. Bill was born in Toronto ON, on July 9, 1948. He would fondly say, “I was raised by wolves on Toronto Island”. Bill credited his creativity to the experiences he had growing up in that ‘magical place'.  As a boy, Bill learned to sail, handle a canoe, and compete in white-water kayaking. After moving to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Continue reading

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