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William Desmond Chandler

William Desmond Chandler

Apr 3, 2017

Early in the morning of April 3, Bill finally found his opening in the pearly gates; he often joked that he'd tried to get into heaven quite a few times, but Saint Peter kept slamming the gate shut. The path was clear this time, and he died peacefully and with great dignity with his four children by his side....

Robert Stanley Nykolaishen

Robert Stanley Nykolaishen

Apr 1, 2017

Peacefully at home with his family by his side, Bob passed away April 1, 2017. Bob is survived by his Wife Wendy, sons Rob (Lisa), Steven, and granddaughter Isla and sisters Victoria (Nick) and Elizabeth. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Cassie Nykolaishen and sister Lena (Michael) Shewchuk....

Brian Taylor Mumford

Brian Taylor Mumford

Mar 31, 2017

With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of our dear brother Brian Taylor Mumford. Brian passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Friday, March 31. Brian will always be known to his family, Tim (brother), Dana and Willow (sisters), as a most kind and caring person, who sought to find light in the darkest of times, and humour...

Robert Alan Howse

Robert Alan Howse

Mar 31, 2017

Bob, as he was known by family, sadly passed away of natural causes in Victoria, BC. Bob was born in Vancouver - the 5th of 7 children. His early years were spent in Lillooet and then the family moved to Campbell River when Bob was a teenager. It was in Campbell River that he began down the newspaper photography...

Kathleen Grace Martyn

Kathleen Grace Martyn

Mar 31, 2017

Kathi Martyn passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017 after a brave battle with melanoma. She was predeceased by her brother Alan and is survived by sisters Lois Williams (Alf) and Eileen Hanuse (Rainer Todsen), brothers Mike (Ann) and Tom, nieces Adrienne, Kelly, Alisa, Lindsay and Alex and nephews Taylor, Danny, Daniel, Richard and Dylan. Kathi was also a...

Odarka Cairns

Odarka Cairns

Mar 29, 2017

To be announced

Memorial Service 12:30 PM Royal Oak Burial Park 4673 Falaise Drive Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4

Melissa Nicole Matthews

Melissa Nicole Matthews

Mar 25, 2017

to be announced

John Terance Shields

John Terance Shields

Mar 24, 2017

to be announced

Violet Mary Murray

Violet Mary Murray

Mar 24, 2017

Violet passed away at the Broadmead Care on Friday, March 24, 2017, peacefully and is gone to the Lord. Born in Victoria BC November 6, 1924, the only child of Walter and Mary Stanley. Educated by the wonderful Sisters of St. Ann's Acedemy. Married Ken Murray from Winnipeg on May 6, 1944 at St. Andrews Cathedral. They met at...

Donna Drummond Moody

Donna Drummond Moody

Mar 23, 2017

to be announced

Harry Carruthers

Harry Carruthers

Mar 19, 2017

Harry Carruthers passed away at the age of 88 after a brave and determined struggle with dementia. He fought like a true Scot until the end. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Heather; children, Joyce and Bob (Pat); grandchildren, Jason (Teigan), Jessica (Rocco), Jillian, Michael (Devon); great grandchildren, Nicholas, Sarah, Lily, Maisie. Harry was predeceased...

Richard Wayne Culbertson

Richard Wayne Culbertson

Mar 16, 2017

to be announced

Edward Louis Jackson

Edward Louis Jackson

Mar 16, 2017

Edward Jackson was born with fiery instincts and the heart of a gentleman. In his life, there was always a sporting event to watch, a Western to read, ponies to study, a fine outfit to flaunt, and another 18 holes to enjoy. Last Thursday, after a battle with lung cancer, he passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved...

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