Keith Douglas Elliott
Jun 19, 2026
It is with regrets that we announce the passing of a Keith Elliott, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather on June 19, 2026 Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria BC. Unexpected but peacefully, 10 days before his 88th birthday. Childhood memories were in Pipestone Mb, later Brandon College Class of 61, and Class president for 2 years. Employed with Manitoba Hydro...
Bruce Allan Finger
Jun 15, 2026
Bruce passed away peacefully on June 15th at his home in Victoria, B.C. He was predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Margaret Finger, his cousins Gord Rae (Leslie) and Allan McMillan (Susan). Bruce is survived by his cousins, Susan Rae, Allan Rae, Frank Reekie, Valarie Skocilas, Irene Reekie and their families. As well, Bruce is survived by his lifelong friend...
Phillip Warren Jackson
Jun 12, 2026
Phillip W. Jackson, LCol
March 22, 1940 – June 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Phillip W. Jackson (Ret.) of
Victoria, BC, on June 12, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born March 22, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Phillip was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and a man
of deep Christian faith. Phillip grew up...
Velma Jean Higgins
Jun 12, 2026
Jean passed away suddenly after a brief battle against Esophageal cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Velma & Nelson Crisp; and her dear brother, Nelson who passed just 14 hours before her. She is mourned by her beloved husband of 62 years, Terry; sons Ken & David (Jennifer); grandchildren Andrew (Nicole), Heather, Hannah (Rich) & Anthony (Haley); great-grandchildren Sam,...
Lorne Austin Duguid
Jun 11, 2026
Lorne Austin died peacefully on 11th June 2026, aged 85. Adored by wife Margie, daughters Siabhan & Kyra, grandchildren Tsala, Sunny & Austin, Lorne was one of the greats – a true gentleman, story‑teller, sportsman, loyal friend – a legend who will be incredibly missed.
Darryl Jonathan Gittins
Jun 11, 2026
Darryl Jonathan Gittins, born on Nov. 4, 1959, in Cape Town, South Africa.
Died June 11, 2026, in Victoria, Canada.
The family – his mother Joan Campeau (nee Rogers), and his bothers Llew Gittins and Jules Campeau – moved to England and then to Canada, where Darryl grew up into a proper hockey-loving Canadian.
There wasn’t a year when he didn’t think the...
Catherine Bernadette Hawkins
Jun 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Bernadette Hawkins, a loving mother, a remarkable woman, and a devout Roman Catholic. Catherine died at Berwick House, in the Brio unit in the early morning hours of Wednesday June 10th 2026. She had many weeks of constant visitors, both friends and family, after being discharged from Royal...
Holly Anne Sansom
Jun 4, 2026
Hello friends and family.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Sansom.
SANSOM, Holly Anne (January 16, 1968 – June 4, 2026)
Born at Grace Maternity Hospital Halifax NS. Holly died in Victoria, British Columbia at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma in 2020, initially given 6 to 18 months, Holly beat the odds for 6 years filled...
Gordon Craig Phillips
Jun 4, 2026
We are devastated to announce the passing Gordon Craig Phillips. After a long journey with cancer, Gord moved on safe in the arms of his beloved wife Darcy on June 4, 2026.
From Gord's adoring Mom, Gayle Farr -
Gord was the most kind and loving man this world could ask for. He was an accomplished musician, passionate about surfing, mountain biking...
Nahid Thaiss
Jun 4, 2026
Nahid Thaiss (née Shojaee) passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born in Shiraz, Iran in 1936, she had a kind heart and an extraordinary ability to bring people together. Nahid’s adventurous spirit brought her to the beautiful city of Beirut to study Public Health Nursing in the 1960s, and it was here that she met her future husband and...
Pierre Yves Lachance
Jun 1, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Pierre “Peter” Lachance January 2, 1939 – June 1, 2026
It is with deep sadness, yet hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the peaceful passing of Pierre “Peter” Lachance on June 1, 2026, at Gorge Road Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia. He was 87 years old.
Born in his family home in...
Joan Teresa Peterson
May 29, 2026
Joan Peterson (nee Miles) passed away peacefully in her home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Since retiring from the UVic Libraries in 2019, she had been living quietly at home, fighting Parkinson's and a number of other debilitating conditions. She was disappointed to have never returned to England since arriving in Canada at the age of 12...
Gregory "Greg" Alwin Cornell
May 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Gregory Alwin Cornell. Beloved husband to Tammy, son to Agnes, brother to Anthony and Yvonne (Bob), uncle to Erin and Megan, stepfather to Shaye, Conner and Alex. Son in law to Georgina, Brother in law, nephew and cousin. Greg was predeceased by his father Alwin, stepmother Gisele and sister...
Jeannine Marie Alvina Jacques
May 27, 2026
JACQUES (née St-Denis), Jeannine Marie Alvina, passed away peacefully in Victoria on Wednesday, May 27 2026, as she entered her ninety-seventh year.
She was the beloved wife of William and the cherished mum of Ann and Alan (Wei Hsin). She was the beloved daughter of Hannah Montcalm and Horace St-Denis.
She was the dear sister of the late Claire (late Georges Legault),...
