Lynne Larson
Jan 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Lynne Larson, beloved mother, grandmother, spouse, and friend, from a sudden brain aneurysm.
She is predeceased by her father, Sidney Edwin Jensen, and mother, Mary Derbowka.
She is survived by husband Kenneth Henry Larson, sister Joanne Tench (Larry), children Chris (Lindsay) and Merrilee, and grandchildren Taylor, Dillan, Luka, and Theadora.
Lynne...
William John ROBERTS
Jan 18, 2026
William John Roberts grew up in the village of New Denver in the West Kootenays of British Columbia. He attended UBC, graduating with a BSc in Microbiology and a teaching certificate. He married Jill Anne Smith in 1966, his partner and best friend for 60+ years.
Bill taught Chemistry and Physics for two years in Golden BC, then returned to UBC...
Michael James Anderson Muirhead
Jan 18, 2026
Michael Muirhead, PEng
January 19, 1941 – January 18, 2026
That little dash above here - between the dates – was SOME dash! Michael’s life dash was full of ocean experience: North Sea oil rigs, deep ocean mining, an arctic search for the Franklin ships, searching for sunken Spanish galleons in Cuba, living underwater in a Hydro Lab….
Michael James Anderson...
Wallace John McDonald
2026
Biography of Dr. Wallace John McDonald (1936–2026)
Dr. Wallace John McDonald—known to many simply as John—lived a life shaped by curiosity, rigor, and a deep love of learning. Born on September 29, 1936, in Lethbridge, Alberta, he grew up in nearby Taber, where his early fascination with how the world works quietly took root—so much so that as a boy he...
Roy Eldridge Cumming
Jan 16, 2026
Roy passed away on January 16, 2026 with his family beside him. He will be remembered with much love by his wife Edith, children/stepchildren Karen (Ian) Christina (Ed), Christopher (Stephani) and Claire (Logan), brother Jim (Pat) and sister Judy (Clayton), his 9 beautiful grandchildren, his nephews and nieces.
Roy was born in Pender Harbour BC on February 24,1954 to Claude and...
Frank Monaghan
Jan 15, 2026
John Francis “Frank” Monaghan passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, on January 15, 2026, at the age of 97.
Frank was born on August 1, 1928, in Crumpsall, England, near Manchester. He served in the British Army Pay Corps in Germany from 1946 to 1948, and in 1951 began his lifelong engagement with the chemical sciences,...
Jean Noone
Jan 10, 2026
Jean Noone, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on January 10, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is lovingly remembered by her stepchildren, Marion Storr, Frances Noone, and David (Teresa) Noone, and their families; her siblings, Wes (Ruth) Reddekop, Gerald Reddekop, Phil (Carol) Reddekop, and Eunice (Dayton) Reimer, and their families; as well as her sister-in-law,...
Helen Roberta Tait
Jan 2, 2026
Helen Tait Obituary
October 30, 1962 – January 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Roberta Tait, who left us peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia, at the age of 63.
Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sons Nick Fruci (Shawna) and Michael Fruci (Anthony); her niece Jennifer Yanow (Tyler); her sister...
Lucie Deschamps
Dec 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lucie Deschamps
July 25, 1950 – December 30, 2025
(La version française suit le texte anglais)
It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucie Deschamps, who departed peacefully on December 30, 2025, after a courageous six-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Lucie lived most of her life in her home province before...
Bing Yee Chow
Dec 28, 2025
Bing Yee Chow
December 17, 1934 - December 28, 2025
Bing Yee Chow was born on December 17, 1934 in Hoiping, Guangdong, China. He immigrated to Canada in 1953, following his father Chow Chung, who had arrived earlier as a labourer. He attended Lord Strathcona School in Vancouver's East Side, but like many young immigrants of that era, found learning all but...
Chantelle Mae Adamache
Dec 26, 2025
The family of Chantelle Mae Adamache are sad to notify you of the sudden passing of Chantelle on Dec. 26, 2025 from natural causes. Born Sept. 30, 1979. Chantelle grew up in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. She loved the seaside and as an adult lived in Victoria. She was a sweet soul with a quick smile. She lived her...
Diana Eileen Marie Tolson
Dec 22, 2025
We are beyond grateful to have called Diana our mum and heartbroken over the loss of this precious woman. Thankfully, she had a remarkably happy, healthy and independent life right up until her last few months.
Diana was born in Edmonton to Marie and Rosse Parsons and moved a year later, along with her sister, Janet, to Victoria. The family made...
Lawrence "Larry" Howard McGill
Dec 17, 2025
With sadness and gratitude for a long and meaningful life, we announce that Lawrence (Larry) Howard McGill died peacefully on December 17, 2025 at Selkirk Seniors Village, in his 91th year.
Born on April 24, 1935, to Howard and Doris (Finch) McGill, Larry was the loving husband of Mona (Williams) McGill; brother to Carol; and father of Jeff (Lianne LaPorte), Michael...
Samuel Gislason
Dec 17, 2025
September 10, 1959 – December 17, 2025
Sam died on his own terms on December 17 - 52 days after being given 48 hours to live. Sam never conformed to expectations and was always loyal to his own wisdom. He was a loner with no patience for small talk or insincerity. He was fiercely smart, unwavering in his convictions and an...
Frances Winter
Dec 13, 2025
Fran was born in 1931 in Fairfield, in her family home, a proud third-generation Victorian whose life was deeply rooted in the history and heart of Victoria. She was predeceased by her brother, George; her sister-in-law, Virginia; and nephew, David and niece Nicki. They were among her nearest and dearest family members, and she loved her parents dearly.
Fran was a...
Jason Albert Dirr-Marsh
Dec 9, 2025
Jason Dirr-Marsh
April 10, 1974 – December 9, 2025
Jason Albert Dirr-Marsh passed away after a brief hospital stay resulting from unexpected severe brain trauma. His family and friends remember a warm-hearted, kind, and loving soul, who affected their lives deeply over many years. Some have commented how he was there for them when they needed a friend or a helping hand,...
Wendy Althea McDonald
Dec 5, 2025
Wendy Althea McDonald (nee Macleod) 1937 - 2005
Wendy died Dec. 5, 2005. She is survived by her beloved husband (Wallace) John, and daughters , Joan, Sheila and Ruth and their families.
Born in Montreal, she grew up in Halifax, Winnipeg and Saskatoon. In 1961 she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. in Public Health Nursing, a career she...
Clifford Wayne “JOE” Hemus
Dec 5, 2025
It is with much love and sadness that we announce the death of Clifford Wayne “JOE” Hemus at 82 years of age, after a short time in hospital.
He was born January 10, 1943 in High River, AB and died on December 5, 2025 in Victoria, BC.
Joe had an adventurous life - 9 lives we like to say! He played a...
Margaret and Douglas Drew
Dec 2, 2025
DREW, Margaret Elizabeth Harrison June 1, 1938 – December 2, 2025
DREW, Douglas Arlen March 3, 1930 – December 2, 2025
It was the early 70’s in a piano bar in Toronto where Doug and Margaret first met. It was the beginning of the great adventure of the rest of their lives together.
Douglas was born in Vancouver, BC. He grew up in...
