Beryl “Bell” May Morrison (nee Taylor (nee Arnold)

Posted on April 25, 2016 Written by 5 Condolences

Beryl “Bell” May Morrison (nee Taylor (nee Arnold) passed away the morning of April 05, 2016 after an eight month battle with Cancer. Beryl was lovingly looked after at home by her husband Robert and Victoria Hospice staff. In her last hours she was surrounded by her children and husband. Beryl was 78 years old. Beryl was born in Beckenham Kent England to John Guy & Kathleen Arnold (nee Moody) the family lived in London during the Blitz before being evacuated to Sommerset. Beryl Continue reading

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John Lawrence Headley

Posted on April 18, 2016 Written by 7 Condolences

John Lawrence Headley passed away April 18, 2016, just 2 days after his 87th birthday. In true fashion Lawrence would never miss a celebration. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diana Headley, stepson Greg Simmons, and step grandchildren Karis and Gavin. No service by request. Lawrence will always be remembered as a warm, gentle, and gracious man with a witty sense of humour. Born in Birmingham England, Lawrence emigrated to Canada in 1956 and had a 25 year career at Canadian Airlines. Continue reading

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Rena Joy George

Posted on April 13, 2016 Written by 57 Condolences

October, 1996 - April, 2016 Taken too soon, we were blessed to have this miracle in our lives for 19 short years. Rena had a wonderful heart and a beautiful soul. She will be greatly missed. Rena will always be lovingly remembered by her mom, her dad, her brother and sisters, her grandparents, her uncles and aunts, her cousins, her many friends, and all those whose lives she touched with her kindness, her love, and her laughter. We would like to thank our family and friends, and those 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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Christine Caroline Evans

Posted on March 23, 2016 Written by 7 Condolences

Christine Caroline Evans (nee Olson) passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital at 10:45pm on March 23rd. She was 74 years old. Born in Alberta on March 6, 1942, Christine came to Victoria to begin her more than thirty year career as a laboratory technologist. She is predeceased by her mother Mabel Olson, father Henry Olson, sisters Maude Fasick and Dorothy Knull and husband, Paul Michael Evans. She is lovingly remembered by her son, Jay Evans. Christine loved art, gardening and Continue reading

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Elizabeth Lenore Redford (Betty)

Posted on March 21, 2016 Written by 5 Condolences

Passed away on March 21, 2016 after a short stay in Victoria General Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank; daughter, Sheryl; and her sister, Doreen. She is survived by her son, Darrel (Terry) and his four children, Toni, Francis (Vanessa), Ashley (Caitlyn) and Ken (Jasmine); Sheryl's children, Tracy (Gary) and Stacy (Dale); as well as her 7 great grandchildren. Betty was still in good spirits and making jokes during our extended visits with her. She enjoyed camping, canning, Continue reading

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Elizabeth Anne Dennehy

Posted on March 3, 2016 Written by 2 Condolences

September 11th, 1952 - March 3rd, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Dennehy. Liz passed away on March 3rd, 2016 at the Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC with her family at her side. She is survived by her beloved children Caitlin, Connor and their father Timothy Dennehy. She also leaves to mourn her sister Margaret Alsip her nieces Lisa and Allary, her cousins and the extended Dennehy family. Liz was the daughter of Hugh and Betty MacKechnie. She Continue reading

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Richard Buhlers

Posted on February 9, 2016 Written by 3 Condolences

Richard Buhlers, 63, passed away suddenly on February 19, 2016. Richard was a life-long resident of Victoria and is survived by his sisters Victoria and Irene and several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. Continue reading

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Margaret Payter

Posted on February 4, 2016 Written by 6 Condolences

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Margaret Payter, at her residence in Victoria BC, peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Best friend and true love of over 58 years of Alan Payter. Proud and loving mother of Robert (Lori), Richard (Barbara), Lynne (Simon) and Andrew (Licia) . Cherished Grandma and Nana of Bevan and Kate, Adam (Kaitlyn), Brittany and Paul and Nicole and Faith. Precious Great Nana to Sophie. Margaret  will be remembered by many Continue reading

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Dale Sheldon Hampshire

Posted on January 26, 2016 Written by 8 Condolences
In Memorial

December 9 1979- January 10 2016 With deep regrets we announce the passing of Dale Sheldon Hampshire Dale passed away peacefully in his sleep January 10th 2016 of complications from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Dale was born in Grande Prairie Alberta and moved to British Columbia when he was 7 years old. He formed many lifelong friendships at Anscomb House with support staff and residents alike. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and condolences to the many family, friends, Continue reading

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Reginald Patrick King

Posted on January 19, 2016 Written by 22 Condolences

Passed away on Tuesday, January 19th, at the Victoria Hospice after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Reg was born on March 17, 1959 in Victoria, B.C. He attended Reynolds Secondary School before embarking on a long career with the provincial government. Reg was a natural athlete who excelled at fast-pitch in his youth and at golf in more recent years; but it was his wit, his ability to tell a great story, and the life-long friendships that he made at school, work, and in the clubhouse Continue reading

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Barry John Phillips

Posted on January 5, 2016 Written by 46 Condolences

Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Barry John Phillips, a very devoted & loving military man has passed. Born on Mackenzie Island ON, 1942 then moving to Winnipeg at an early age. He attended St. John's-Ravenscourt School while enduring many floods. With the death of his father, John Alfred, the remaining family left Winnipeg for his beloved island paradise of Victoria. Raised by his Mother Joan Mary Phillips and Grandmother Mary Seely he attended University Continue reading

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