Marjorie Eleanor Flockhart

Posted on September 18, 2016 Written by 3 Condolences

Marjorie Eleanor Flockhart, 84, of Victoria, British Columbia, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Born April 17, 1932 in Lambeth Walk, London, England. She is survived by her first husband, Bernard William Littlejohn; two sons, Steven Littlejohn of Victoria, BC, and Glen Littlejohn of Victoria, BC; two daughters Denise Robinson of London, England and Fay Flockhart, of Gibson's, BC and her many grand and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 13:00 PM Sunday, Continue reading

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Rino Debei

Posted on September 16, 2016 Written by Leave Condolence

It is with saddened hearts that our family is announcing the loss of our beloved Rino Debei on September 13, 2016.  Rino was born in Venice, Italy on February 9, 1929 and came to Canada in 1956. There he met his wife of 59 years, Egle (Zambrano).  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Egle; daughters, Lili (Brent), Sonia (Cliff); grandchildren, Whitney (Patrick), Elisha (Steven), Elden (Meghan); and 5 great grandchildren.  He also leaves behind 2 sisters, many nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, Continue reading

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Mary Anne (Maureen) Crilly

Posted on August 16, 2016 Written by 19 Condolences

It is with great sadness and heartfelt loss we announce the passing of Maureen Crilly (nee Kelleher) this past Sunday night (August 14) at the age of 74 after a very brief bout with cancer.  Maureen was born and raised on the family farm in Dangan, Quin, Co. Clare, Ireland with her siblings Pat (Kelleher), Josie (Tuohy) and Biddy (Considine).  It was there that she learned the love of athletics, horse riding, intellectual pursuits and all things literary from her parents (Michael/Anne) and her Continue reading

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Robert Frank Gray

Posted on August 9, 2016 Written by 2 Condolences

Robert Frank Gray April 11, 1951 - August 4, 2016 Bob passed away in Victoria at the age of 65 years after a 12 year battle with cancer. He left on his own terms, having lived life as fully as he could. Bob was the beloved husband of Leah, father of Hayden and Wyatt (Robyn Peters), brother of Alana McLean (Dana), John Gray (Judy) and Leslie Gray. He was predeceased by his parents Margaret Evelyn Gray and Robert Brigham Gray. Born in Calgary in 1951, Bob graduated from the University of Calgary Continue reading

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Gail Diana Marus (nee Bell)

Posted on July 21, 2016 Written by 7 Condolences

August 22 1937—July 19 2016 Surrounded by her loving family, Gail Marus died peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Predeceased by her admired husband Irvin John and survived by her beloved children Meghan (Harry), Brian (Stephanie), and Jennifer (Steven), her cherished grandchildren Samantha, Harrison, Henry, Wyatt, Frances and Edward, and her dearest canine companion, Lucy. Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, Gail graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in social work. Continue reading

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Jacquelyn “Jackie” Mary Glass (nee Rosman)

Posted on July 14, 2016 Written by 15 Condolences

It is with a heavy heart we announce that Jackie lost her battle with cancer on July 13, 2016 in Victoria. Born in 1943 in Victoria, Jackie spent her formative years on her much-loved family farm (Donalea) on Mount Newton X Road in Saanichton. Jackie’s work ethic and nurturing spirit fit well with farm life and she excelled in 4-H and assisting with the dairy. Jackie was very proud to be part of the Godfrey clan and enjoyed the numerous family events associated with being part of such a large Continue reading

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Barbara Anne Roberts

Posted on June 28, 2016 Written by Leave Condolence

Forever an independent spirit, Barb Roberts passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice on June 28, 2016 after a long illness. Barb loved nature, gardening, fishing, birds and most of all, her devoted partner Dave Holmgren and her beloved daughter Rachel Murray. Born in Winnipeg in 1958, Barb moved to Victoria as a child and went to school in Oak Bay. She worked as a contractor at Camosun College and for clients across the city. Barb had a big smile and a big heart and will be dearly missed. In Continue reading

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Arthur Wiebe

Posted on June 8, 2016 Written by Leave Condolence

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Wiebe on June 8, 2016. Art leaves behind his wife Vivian and his three children, Colin, his wife Laurel their daughters Jessica and Allie, son Jonathan, and daughter Pamela her husband Lorne and their daughters Micaela, Meghan and Faith. His tenor voice and love of music will be deeply missed by many. He was passionate about politics, opera and farming but his greatest joy was found in spending time with his granddaughters. A Continue reading

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Stewart Ronald Lageri

Posted on June 8, 2016 Written by 2 Condolences

October 28, 1957 – June 6, 2016 Stewart has passed away too soon, after a short tragic battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed by his sons, Wesley and Michael, who meant the world to him; Jan Lageri; brothers, Rod Lageri and Scott Chalmers; and stepfather, Colin Chalmers. Stewart was a successful business owner of SRL Fire Protection and the construction community has lost a friend and colleague. No service by request. Donations in Stewart’s memory may be made to the Victoria Continue reading

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George Ernest Mahon

Posted on June 2, 2016 Written by 4 Condolences

George Ernest Mahon passed away peacefully Sunday May 29, 2016 at the age of 79. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Buchan; daughter, Rena (Howard); son, Tom (Diane); grandchildren, Anissa (Thomas), Jarrod, Katelyn, Taylor; apples of his eye, great-granddaughters, Aliya and Ariana; sisters Sharon and Laurel (Jack); and numerous nieces and nephews.   I've lived a life that full I've traveled each and every highway But more, much more than this I did it my way -Frank Continue reading

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Bertram Albert Corps

Posted on May 19, 2016 Written by Leave Condolence
In Memorial

December 2, 1927 – May 11, 2016 Born in Grays, UK he married Margaret in 1953 for 63 wonderful loving years. After a successful banking career and extensive travel, in 2000 they emigrated to join their son Chris and daughter-in-law Jessie, moving to Sidney in 2009. Ever generous and witty, he passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital. Service at St Michaels All Angels, West Saanich Road 11:30 on Friday 20th. No flowers please. Continue reading

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William “Bill” Simpson

Posted on May 7, 2016 Written by 10 Condolences

April 2, 1943 - April 28, 2016 " A Kind Soul " who met every eye with respect" An Irish lad with the Traveling Gene. Bill grew up number 5 of  6 children in a working class family. His father a bricklayer and mother, an avid reader and poet. Kicking stones as a child, resulted in being "scouted" by an English Football Club as a teenager. He followed Manchester United (disappointing as that was) until his last few weeks on this earth. Music gave him much joy, from his fathers concertina Continue reading

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