Rosemarie Benesch
Mar 19, 2026
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Rosemarie Benesch on March 19th, 2026 in Victoria BC, at the age of 86 years. Rosemarie was born in Edmonton, Alberta on August 19th, 1939, and raised on the farm near Clyde, AB. She was the eldest daughter to Art and Babe Genest.
She met a handsome young bank client (Fred Benesch)...
Violet Emily Ross
Mar 8, 2026
Violet Emily Ross was born in Onoway Alberta May 11, 1929 to James H. J. Yeoman and Susan Brand Duthie. Passed peacefully in her sleep, into the arms of the deceased family members on March 8, 2026, just two months short of her 97th Birthday!
Violet spent the last four years of her life thriving at Beckley Farm Lodge, where she...
Charles Edward Blackburn
Mar 6, 2026
Charles Edward Blackburn
aka ‘Charlie’
March 1, 1940-March 6, 2026
Charlie passed away on Friday March 6, 2026 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC. None of his family expected such a sudden demise and nor did he. We were not ready for this tremendous loss in our lives. To the end he was stalwart; he accepted his fate as he did life...
Val Boswell
Mar 5, 2026
Valetta June Boswell was born in Winnipeg, the only child of her beloved parents Nellie and Clarence. Her fondest memories are of the camping and canoeing trips they took together on the unspoiled lakes of eastern Manitoba and Ontario.
She began singing at an early age, and as a young adult was out most nights of the week at rehearsals and...
Pierrette Lucas
Mar 5, 2026
Pierrette Lucas, of Montreal, Quebec, daughter of Léo and Blanche, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2026 in Victoria BC surrounded by family and friends. A trailblazer in Canadian public life and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Pierrette lived with style, courage, and conviction—qualities that inspired all who knew her.
Born in Montreal in 1940 Pierrette spent formative summers...
Lloyd Alan Pack
Mar 3, 2026
It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd Pack on March 3rd, 2026, gone too soon at the young age of 64.
Survived and deeply missed by his wife of almost 20 years, Cheryl; children, Alan and Barbara; brother, Dwain (Joanie); stepson, Joe (Kiersten); his half-sister, Heather (Craig), and step-siblings; many nieces and nephews; aunts...
James Irwin Lloyd
Mar 1, 2026
James Irwin Lloyd, born in Port Arthur, Ontario, August 17, 1965, died March 1, 2026, in Sooke, BC. James was named for his grandfather who died in WW11.
While serving in the Canadian Navy on board HMCS Fraser and HMCS Nipigon, as very young man, Jim suffered a “traumatic injury”. Jim woke up during the initial surgery and powerful pain medications...
Ruth Anne Reynolds
Feb 22, 2026
Ruth Anne passed away February 22, 2026, after a lengthy hospital stay at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia. Born on January 23, 1945, in Victoria and raised in Port Renfrew, Ruth carried the spirit of Vancouver Island with her throughout her life—resilient, community‑minded, and deeply connected to the people around her.
Ruth is lovingly remembered by her daughter...
Jane Elizabeth Profitt
Feb 22, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Profitt, aged 77, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia.
Jane was a loving wife to Stuart Alderson and a constant source of love to her family, who meant everything to her. She took great joy in being an aunt and great-aunt and shared a special bond with each of them. Jane will be dearly...
Susanne Elisabeth Karin French
Feb 20, 2026
It is with immense sadness we announce the loss of Susanne French on February 20, 2026. After several years of struggling with debilitating illness she passed away on her own terms, at home, surrounded by her family, overlooking the Gorge waterway. The sun deck door open to welcome her to the next adventure.
Susanne Elisabeth Karin French, née Ullrich, was born...
Howard Roland Bacon
Feb 20, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Roland Bacon on February 20, 2026, at the age of 84.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jennifer (Corey), Nancy, and Steven (Erika); his grandchildren, Chantelle, Kyle, Amelia, Joshua, Jade, Keziah, and Lilliana; and his siblings, Hugh, Edith, and Elsa.
He was known for his incredible knowledge across...
Justin Lord Monnon-Wrede
Feb 15, 2026
With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Justin Lord Monnon-Wrede - April 16, 1972-February 15, 2026
He leaves behind his best friend and soulmate Corie Wrede; Peanut the cat, Binx the cat; son Steven, mother Sher; Ma and Pa (Doreen and Pete); sisters Vanda (Medardo); Lauren (Liam) and many more relatives and friends.
Justin always said "Pick up your lip before you...
Norman Valentine Davis
Feb 15, 2026
Norman (sometimes Dave) Valentine Davis was dragged, fighting all the way, into the netherworld on February 15, 2026. He was 93 years and one day old.
Norm was born on Valentine's Day, 1933, in Nelson, BC to Doug and Agnes Davis. He was the fourth of six kids, four of them boys. He grew up in the small town of South...
Gregory Keith Schick
Feb 9, 2026
August 25, 1957 - February 9th, 2026
Gregory (Greg) Keith Schick passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2026 in Victoria, B.C.
Greg will be forever missed by his wife of forty years, Kathleen Boland, his children Owen (Tarah) and Fiona (Mackenzie), his grandchildren Tariq and Nora, his sister Carol (Dan), sister-in-law Marilyn and many beloved extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by...
Sandra Gail (Sandy) Shreve
2026
A dear friend, well-loved Pender community member, respected artist, poet and all-round extraordinary human being, Sandra (Sandy to most of us) Shreve died on Sunday February 8 at a friend’s house in Saanichton. She was interred in a green burial at the Pender Cemetery on Wednesday, February 18 where she joined her beloved husband, Bill Twaites.
Born in Quebec and raised...
Michael Anthony Wedgwood
Feb 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness and loss that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Wedgwood at the age of fifty-four.
Over the years, Michael suffered from ongoing health issues and succumbed to a fatal heart attack on February 2nd in Victoria, BC. Although his disabilities prevented him from living a full life, he was a loving caring individual who shared...
Julie Isabella Thomson
Feb 1, 2026
Born in Victoria, B.C. to G.A.Victor Thomson, CD, and Florence M. Thomson (nee Wilson), Julie was a devoted mother, sister and friend whose warmth and love touched everyone who knew her. She grew up in the Harling Point neighbourhood, graduated from Oak Bay High School and attended UVic. An accomplished musician, she studied under Prof. Stanley Shale, was the pianist...
John Bertram Larkin
Jan 31, 2026
John Bertram Larkin, 88, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Sidney, British Columbia.
Born on September 15, 1937, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, John's life was shaped by a deep connection to the sea and a steadfast dedication to his work and family. He pursued his education at St. Dunstan’s University (now the University of Prince Edward Island) before...
Jai Steven Burnside
Jan 27, 2026
Jai was born in Duncan, BC to parents Steve and Dawn.
From a young age, Jai was an adventurous soul who loved to be outside exploring and doing his own thing. Conventional expectations did not suit Jai, and he decided to leave school early and start working, learning life lessons through work and experience, rather than sitting in a classroom.
Jai started...
Victor Monty Holding
Jan 23, 2026
Obituary: Victor Monty Holding
Sept 26, 1944 – Jan 23, 2026
Monty was a 2nd generation Victorian who grew up with younger sister Vickie (Randy) Hendricks and a large clan of cousins. Parents Vic & Agnes (Stringer) built a home in the Jubilee area and Monty attended Oaklands, Lansdowne & Oak Bay High Schools. He was a superb athlete and excelled at...
