Mark Edward Ponsford
Jun 30, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Edward Ponsford announces his sudden passing on June 30, 2017 at the age of 58. Mark will be lovingly remembered by his parents Clem (Edward) and Josefa (Jo) Ponsford, his brother Rick (Bernadette) Ponsford, and his sister Kim (Brian) Ewald. Mark worked for 18 years at the University of...
John Reid Hunter
Jun 30, 2017
Peacefully on June 30, 2017, Dad left us while surrounded by many of those who loved him. Born on July 5, 1946 in Nanaimo, BC, Dad spent most of his life making Victoria his home. John was predeceased by his parents Jack (1985) and Mary (2003). He is survived by his beloved wife Donna (nee Dunaway) of 49 years...
Norman 'David' Bourne
Jun 27, 2017
Norman David Bourne (Dave), Age 69, Passed peacefully on June 27th at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC surrounded by his family. Born October 9, 1947 in Victoria, BC to Norman Leslie Bourne and Rose Patricia (Smith) Bourne. Twin of Peter and Brother to Brian, Sharie, Arlyne and Roland. He was raised in Victoria and Halifax. Norman served in the...
Olive Edith Compton
Jun 25, 2017
Olive Compton, age 96, died peacefully in the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC, on June 25, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, John, and is survived by her son, Colin, and daughter, Jean. Olive grew up on the Formby shores in England. She and John moved to Victoria in 1980 after many years in...
Brian Philip Spencer
Jun 23, 2017
Never one to "go down easy" Brian lost his determined and courageous battle with cancer on Friday June 23, 2017. In the end, he went peacefully while sleeping. Brian was born in Saskatoon, grew up and attended university in Edmonton and then came to Victoria to establish his family practice. He loved the practice of medicine and had hoped...
Tora Lise Sverdrup Thyvold
Jun 23, 2017
Tora Lise Sverdrup Thyvold (10 Dec 1960 - 23 June 2017) predeceased by her parents Unnie and Olav, survived by brothers Olav, (nephew Olav jr) , Magnus (niece Beatrix), family in Canada, Norway and Guatemala, friends Mary Christian, Sasha Norman and Kristen Smith. As a young child, Tora moved from Prince George to Victoria settling near the ocean where...
Alicia Patricia Conway
Jun 20, 2017
Pat's friend, Roch Longueépée, regrets he is unable to attend today's service due to lack of resources. Roch has asked I read the eulogy he has prepared for today's service. We acknowledge today's service and prayer are being held on the traditional territory of the WS'ANEC' (Saanich), Lkwungen (Songhees), Wyomilth (Esquimalt) peoples of the Coast Salish Nation. We gather...
James Malcolm Wilde
Jun 19, 2017
Jim was born on 8th March 1932, the only son of Albert and Violet Wilde. He was raised in a small village close to Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire, England. He attended the local grammar school and in 1950 he commenced his medical school at the University of Leeds. He served 3 years with the British Royal Marines as a...
