Elizabeth “Betty” “Liz” Newson

Posted on May 6, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. 3 Condolences

Elizabeth (Betty, Liz) Newson, a recent resident of Victoria, BC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the age of 95. Betty was born in Leduc, Alberta on January 31, 1919, to the late Ignius and Anastasia Pyrch. She met her late husband William (Bill) Newson at Manning Depot in Edmonton, Alberta during WW2 when Bill was in the air force. They were married May 24, 1944 and lived in Edmonton. Betty moved a few years after Bill’s death to be with her son’s family in Prince George, BC Continue reading

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Gladwyn Helen Robitaille

Posted on May 3, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. Leave Condolence

ROBITAILLE, Gladwyn H. January 13, 1919 - May 03, 2014 After a long and full life, at the age of 95 years, on May 3rd. Born in Victoria, on January 13, 1919, the daughter of Gertrude Keating and Harold (Hal) Beasley. Loving wife of Jean-Paul Robitaille who passed away in 1993, "Bease", as she was known, is survived by her daughter Gladwyn Skitt and her son Jean-Paul Robitaille Jr., both of Saint-Lambert, Quebec. Loving grandmother of David, Darcy (d. 2014) and Ross Skitt, Jean-François, Continue reading

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Benjamin Joseph Smith

Posted on May 1, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. 6 Condolences

In Loving Memory of Benjamin Smith A Life Lived To The FullestBen Smith passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2014. His final days were spent surrounded by his many family and friends. His loving memories are shared with his wife of 60 years, two children, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, and many more family members and long-time friends, who will remember Ben as been full of life and vigor, who continued to RV, build his model-airplanes, and help anyone in need from Continue reading

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Walter Davidson McKinnon Ellis

Posted on April 26, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. 8 Condolences

ELLIS, WALTER DAVIDSON McKINNON Walter was born on January 16, 1927 in Glasgow Scotland and passed away peacefully on April 22, 2014 in his 87th year at the Victoria Hospice in Victoria. He was predeceased by his parents William and Margaret Ellis, infant sister Helen and elder brother John (Elizabeth). Walter is survived by his wonderful wife of 57 years Joyce; his sons Robert (Vivian) and William and grandchildren Matthew, Joshua, Rachel and Rebecca Ellis; his younger brother William (Anne) Continue reading

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Glenna W. Cunningham

Posted on April 26, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. Leave Condolence

1946 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Glenna Willa Cunningham. Glenna is survived by her loving husband Richard, her children Jackie and Todd, her beloved grandchildren Sophie and Joss, her sister Doreen and her brothers Earl, Walter, Cyril, Percy, Keith and Garnet as well as extended family all over Canada. Glenna was an avid gardener, she loved to walk, read and most of all spend time with her grandchildren especially on the beach in Continue reading

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Ian Robert George Sutherland

Posted on April 25, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. Leave Condolence

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Robert Bruce Wallace

Posted on April 20, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. Leave Condolence

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Robert Wayne Soberg

Posted on April 19, 2014 Written by Pacific Coast Cremation Ltd. 2 Condolences

Bob Soberg passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday April 19, 2014. Born in Saskatoon, Bob moved to Victoria with his family when he was 6, attending Cloverdale Elementary, Sir James Douglas, Central Jr High & Mt Doug. Early in his working career, he could be found at Tip Top Tailors and later for many years working as a roofer. He was incredibly skilled and enjoyed working on cars. Other hobbies included umpiring softball games and working in the pits at Western Continue reading

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