Dorothy Jean Owchar

Posted on November 1, 2022 Written by 7 Condolences

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

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Madeleine Dawn Warren

Posted on August 2, 2022 Written by Leave Condolence

Madeleine Dawn Warren passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital palliative care unit on the evening of July 21, 2022 at the age of 92. Madeline is survived by her two children, Geoff Warren (Nancy ) and Jenny Buchanan (Bill ); as well as her two Grand children, Vince and Matthew Warren; and her great grandson, Kaiden Warren. Madeleine was predeceased in death by her brother, Leonard Higgs; her father, William York Higgs; and her mother Nona Dawn Payne. Much gratitude is sent out to Continue reading

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Elburn James (E.J.) Ottewell

Posted on February 10, 2021 Written by 43 Condolences

It is with deep sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa. Elburn passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital on February 7, 2021. Born March 11, 1939, in Edmonton, Alberta, Elburn was raised in Clover Bar and graduated from the University of Alberta in 1960 with a degree in Civil Engineering. In November 1964, Elburn married the love of his life, Margaret. Together they had two boys; Kevin, daughter-in-law Jennifer, and Stephen, daughter-in-law Christine. Continue reading

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Nita Ruitenbeek

Posted on January 14, 2021 Written by 9 Condolences

1945-2021 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nita Ruitenbeek, beloved wife of John for 49 years, mother of Laura (Michael), Sharon (Randy), and David (Julie), and Oma to three grandchildren. Nita was born in The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1956, settling first in Alberta. After moving to Victoria, she raised a family and worked as a secretary at Pacific Christian High School for 22 years. As a lifelong member of the Christian Reformed Church, Continue reading

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Victor Allen

Posted on February 18, 2020 Written by Leave Condolence

It is with great sadness that the family of Victor Allen announces his passing on February 12, 2020 in Sidney, Victoria at the age of 94yrs. Victor was born April 30, 1925, in Ramsgate, England, he was a Royal Army Educational Corps veteran and served from 1943-1947. He immigrated from the United Kingdom to Canada in 1960 and became a Canadian citizen in 1965. He obtained both his Bachelors & Masters degrees in Business Studies at the University of Dublin and was granted a Senior Continue reading

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Roseanne Rowe

Posted on April 8, 2019 Written by 5 Condolences

June, 1942 – April 6, 2019 We mourn a dear, gentle soul with an amazing spirit who battled Alzheimer’s but could not overcome complications related to the disease; she peacefully left this world early Saturday morning. She is survived by her husband Dwayne of 47 years, her children Allan (Kerrie), Michele (Dale), Deborah, Denise (Craig), grandchildren Tyler, Ryan, Genesis, Alex, Shae, Natalie, and great-grandchildren Zack, Jordan, Rhys, and Michaela. Our family wishes to thank the Continue reading

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Elizabeth Isabella Alma “Betty” Waldie

Posted on March 24, 2016 Written by 8 Condolences

A Celebration of Betty’s life, love and laughter will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at CFB Esquimalt Gunroom, Nixon Building, Work Point 1367 Victoria View Road, Victoria, BC. Betty passed away on March 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by Jack, her dear husband of nearly fifty years, and her brother, Doug Walker (Jeannie). “Nans” is greatly missed by her children Jody (Jean-Daniel), Doug (Alanna) and Karen (Ian); her three beloved grandchildren 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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