Monika Weikel (nee Groth)

Posted on August 31, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

January 3, 1947 - August 22, 2017 Monika lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 22, 2017 with family and friends at her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years, Douglas. She is also survived by sons Fred Muntau (Shelly), Peter Kubke (Jenny Rose), step-sons Jay O'Connor (Lisa), Robert O'Connor (Carey), Kevin Logie (Heather), Jeff Logie (Angela). Omma will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Hannah, Julian, Kalis Ra, Duke Enzo, Kyle, Kiera, Continue reading

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Earl Richard Adams

Posted on August 17, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

March18, 1935 to August 12, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Adams at the age of 82. Earl passed away peacefully on Saturday morning in the Victoria General Hospital. Earl was born in Montreal and moved to Vancouver in the early 70’s where he became involved with the ski scene in Whistler. The cabin became the gathering point for many friends. He worked in sales for roofing materials in BC retiring at 65 years young. During retirement he moved to Continue reading

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Chris James Bonson

Posted on July 24, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

Chris passed away peacefully in Victoria BC on July 9 2017 with his three girls at his side after a short battle with lung cancer at the young age of 72. Born in Vancouver, BC on December 22, 1944, he was raised in Surrey, BC along with two brothers and two sisters. He was an extremely loyal and dedicated husband, father, friend and co-worker who was always doing for others. Chris spent 43 ½ years on the Surrey Fire Department. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita; two daughters, Continue reading

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Andrew Robin Clarke

Posted on July 19, 2017 Written by 8 Condolences

Andrew Robin Clarke (formally of Woodstock, New Brunswick) passed away unexpectedly at home on June 22, 2017 at the age of 63. He leaves behind his loving longtime friend Donna and brother George Frederick Clarke as well as his son Zack. Also left behind is his special cat Squirrel, whom traveled with Robin on many adventures. Many more family are left behind in New Brunswick and Montreal. A flame is gone may Robin rest in the peace he wanted in life. Continue reading

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Kevin David White Davis

Posted on July 17, 2017 Written by 33 Condolences

Kevin passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, July 10, 2017 at age 50. Kevin was a born salesman and had a heart of gold. His passion was his Charity, Africa Calling, which collected used cell phones that not only helped people in Africa, but also here in Victoria and around the world.  He will be missed. Kevin is survived by his two daughters, Samantha and Jessica Davis of Calgary; his mother, Marilyn (Craig) Schick (nee Maxwell); his sister, Tammy (Frank) Besson; two nephews, Terry Continue reading

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Cheryl Lynn Roche (nee Bryshun)

Posted on May 30, 2017 Written by 20 Condolences

Cheryl passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice on May 26th, 2017, at the age of 53. Predeceased by her mother and best friend Kathleen, her father Michael, and her brother Rob, she will live on through her loving husband Tony, her adoring sons John and David, and her brothers David and James. A celebration of life will be held at the Esquimalt Legion on Sunday, June 4th at 3pm. Rainer Maria Rilke wrote: “For one human being to love another: that is perhaps the most difficult of all our Continue reading

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David Leary

Posted on May 25, 2017 Written by 45 Condolences

September 7, 1942-May 23, 2017 Dave died peacefully at Victoria Hospice with the “love of his life", Liz and his three grown children by his side. He was born in Stockport, England and came to Victoria, Canada in 1968 to teach at Mt. Douglas High. After a short stint back in England, Dave and Liz returned to Shawnigan Lake, BC with their family where he taught for 20 years at Shawnigan Lake School. The two returned to their beloved Victoria in 2012 to enjoy retirement. He was pre-deceased by Continue reading

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Christena Grace Van’t-Haaff

Posted on April 18, 2017 Written by 11 Condolences
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On April 8th, 2017, Christena (Tena) left us all too soon at the age of 44. Tena was born in Prince George, BC on August 10th, 1972 but spent most of her life in Victoria, BC, where she touched the lives of many. She is survived by her wonderful daughters Jessica and Samantha, and their father Ronald Van’t-Haaff. Tena leaves behind her sisters, Crystal (Marty) Philps, Deanne (Daryl) Johnson, Amanda Tabert and Thereysa Tabert and predeceases her parents Judy Brook and Brian Tabert. She will Continue reading

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Richard Karl Wittur

Posted on April 10, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

January 25, 1947 – April 7, 2017 It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Wittur, on April 7, 2017 at Victoria General Hospital. Richard was born on January 25,1947 in Penticton, BC to the late Alfons & Kathleen Wittur. Richard was an amazing and humble man, full of enthusiasm, kindness, encouragement and most of all love. Richard always saw the best in everyone he met. When Richard was not travelling the world, he was outside hiking in the great outdoors. The Continue reading

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Michael Sean Elrington

Posted on March 5, 2017 Written by 7 Condolences

Michael (Sean) Elrington passed away March 1, 2017 in the loving company of family and friends. From his time as a Canadian Navy Sub-Lieutenant navigator to his career as an IT security sales consultant and senior management executive, Sean said he experienced too many career highlights to mention them all. He considered himself lucky to have travelled the world, indulged a love of sun and sea, played music and have his treasured Nanaimo poker group with him to the end. At Sean's request Continue reading

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Darren Anthony Mann

Posted on February 23, 2017 Written by 53 Condolences

April 30, 1983 – February 19, 2017 With sadness we announce the sudden passing of Darren Anthony. Darren was loving, joyful, brave, and determined. He was a gentle soul. Darren’s life has been blessed with strong family, devoted friends, and even miracles. He loved hiking, healthy foods, building things with his hands, and plenty of dancing. Remembering Darren with love are Mom and Dad, Doreen and Wes; brother, Ilan; sister-in-law, Kazia; nephews, Christopher and Benjamin; and many Continue reading

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Richard Joseph Gray

Posted on February 18, 2017 Written by Leave Condolence

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the sudden passing on February 14, 2017 in Victoria BC Canada of Richard Joseph Gray (“Rick”,”Ricky”) (Born: March 29, 1958, Iserlohn Germany) Richard was a good man. He held family, sympathy and kindness (among other things) all as cornerstones and a foundation for the way he lived his daily life. He was not a perfect man by any means, but rest assured he was a kind, loving, and caring man. One who gave his heart, his home, his Continue reading

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