Helen Schwartz

Posted on January 26, 2018 Written by 7 Condolences

Helen (Mom, Granny, GG) passed away surrounded by family at Hospice, Victoria BC on January 23, 2018. Helen is survived and lovingly remembered by her children Bob (Cheryl), Tom, Barbara (Keith), Debbie (Joe), Nancy (Mike), Dorothy, grandchildren Brandon, Lauren (Tim), Morgan (Shayne), Kevin (Stefanie), Kristal (Tim), Jessica, Brian, Ryan, Jordan (Claire), and Kyle, great grandchildren Peyton, Teagan, Cora, and Isaac, her sister Cecilia Glowa (John) and many relatives. Helen (Mom, Granny, GG) Continue reading

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Irene Ford

Posted on January 23, 2018 Written by 5 Condolences

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Ford (Mom) with family at her side. Irene was born in Kippax in county York England September 19th 1932 and died January 20th 2018 at the age of 85. In 1951, she married the love of her life John (Jack) Ford and two years later they came to Canada in 1953 to start a new life. Together they explored the wonders of the west coast before settling down to start a family. Irene lovingly raised two boys and when she was able she returned Continue reading

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David Griggs

Posted on January 8, 2018 Written by Leave Condolence
In Memorial

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
In Memorial

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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Cecilia Dorothy Longmuir

Posted on December 21, 2017 Written by 2 Condolences

Longmuir, Cecilia Dorothy (Dorothy) - born in Vancouver, passed away at home in Victoria with daughters Josephine and Janet and grandson James by her side, after succumbing to her battle with colon cancer and Alzheimer's. Predeceased by mother - Mary Vozza (nee Bonar), father - Louis Vozza, brothers Lou, Alf, Ray, John and sister Veronica, and her loving husband Alistair Ernest. Survived by daughters Janet and Josephine, and grandson James. Dorothy was active in her community of Point Grey where 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
In Memorial

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
In Memorial

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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