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...
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),...
Brenda McAllister Ross Hoogeveen
May 25, 2026
Brenda Hoogeveen (nee Brenda McAllister Boyd)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Hoogeveen on May 25, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 31, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Barbara and Kenneth Boyd. Throughout her life, she was known for her creativity, style, and artistic talents. She had a...
Winston Spencer Kwiatkowski
May 22, 2026
Winston Spencer Kwiatkowski
November 10, 1955 – May 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Winston Spencer Kwiatkowski, who passed away on May 22, 2026, in Sooke, British Columbia, at the age of 70.
Spencer was born on November 10, 1955. He was a kind and caring man who was always willing to lend a helping hand...
Wendy Marie Dagg (nee Lapp)
May 21, 2026
Wendy Marie Dagg (nee Lapp) passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 57.
Born on October 21, 1968, in Powell River, British Columbia, Wendy was the beloved daughter of Al and Vickie Lapp. After graduating from high school, she moved to Germany, then returned to British Columbia to attend college in Victoria.
Wendy had a passion for cooking and...
Thomas Allan Strachan
May 14, 2026
Thomas (Tod) Allan Ross Strachan passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at the age of 82. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Jacquie, his children, Gary, Sarah, Jodi, Michael, and Kristy, and his ten cherished grandchildren. His career followed a fascinating and varied path, reflecting his nature as a true jack of all trades. Along the way, he...
Dorothy Louise Luten
May 7, 2026
Dorothy Luten (November 15, 1939 - May 7, 2006)
It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Luten on May 7th, 2026. A long time Victoria resident and active community member, she was born in Los Angeles and moved to Vancouver Island as a child, spending the rest of her days here. She had an unparalleled...
Agnes Isabel Ruhl
May 4, 2026
April 18, 1928 – May 4, 2026
Agnes died peacefully in her sleep, in Victoria, in her 99th year. She leaves behind five children, Anne (Jim Murray), Andrew (Susan Hirst), Nancy, Mary (Jim Coady), Jane (John Silva), twelve grandchildren (Bill, Michael, Addie, Jessica, Laura, Ryan, David, Gray, Kate, Jack, Evelyn and Andrew), and seven great-grandchildren (Carter, James, Evelyn, Franklin, Stanley, Wesley...
