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Jesse (Jan) Abel

Jesse (Jan) Abel

May 30, 2024

Jan (Jesse) Abel

September 7, 1955 to May 30, 2024

Jesse passed away peacefully in her Esquimalt home of 20 years after a series of strokes. She was loved, comforted and cared for in her last months by her five children – Harleigh, Katie, Peter, Julie and Mary – as well as by...

Gerald Francis Codyre

Gerald Francis Codyre

May 30, 2024

Gerald Francis CoDyre, a man of remarkable strength, resilience, and unwavering love, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia. Born on June 11, 1939, in Windsor, Ontario, Gerry leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unyielding determination.

From a young age, Gerry was known for his larger-than-life personality, despite his short...

Gordon Archibald Bailey

Gordon Archibald Bailey

May 26, 2024

Gordon Bailey

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Gordon Archibald Bailey, a beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and esteemed educator. Gordon passed away on May 26, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and compassion that will forever be cherished by...

Dale Young

Dale Young

May 22, 2024

Dale Young, loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully with family by her side six weeks before her 90th birthday.

Dale is survived by her daughters Joan Young (Ford Macdonald), Carol Young and sister Marion Krupka. She was predeceased by her son David, grandson Adam, former spouse John and former partner Al. Dale leaves...

Clifford Ronald Spence

Clifford Ronald Spence

May 22, 2024

Clifford Ronald SPENCE

Our dearest father, Cliff, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024 at the age of 91. As we grieve his loss, we take solace in knowing he is in God’s care and is now reunited with the love of his life, our mother Lois, who predeceased him in 2001.

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Kenneth Peter Regier

Kenneth Peter Regier

May 17, 2024

With his children by his side, Kenneth Peter Regier, QC, passed away on May 17, 2024 in Victoria, BC. Ken was born on June 15, 1935, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.  He met his beloved wife Jane in Winnipeg and they married on April 25, 1964.  Ken was predeceased by Jane in 2021 and in her last years he was...

Arthur Francis Richard Penson

Arthur Francis Richard Penson

May 16, 2024

Art was born in Creston, British Columbia to Richard and Francis Penson. He grew up on an apple orchard in Canyon and had a wonderful creative childhood.

Art went to the University of Victoria in the mid-1960s to study to be an Art and Music Historian. During his time there, he became involved in the...

Daniel Featherstone Bowes

Daniel Featherstone Bowes

May 14, 2024

Daniel Bowes, 1940 2024.

Dan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14th, leaving us all in shock. He led a full life and will be missed by many.

Born, March 22, 1940, Dan grew up in Fort St. John, BC and worked in the family GM dealership. His main...

Jennifer Jane Benimadhu

Jennifer Jane Benimadhu

May 14, 2024

Jennifer Benimadhu (née Lingwood) passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, holding her tight, on May 14, 2024, at the age of 75.

Jennifer was born in England and emigrated to Canada in 1952. Her love of reading led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages at Waterloo Lutheran (1971),...

Donna Matthews

Donna Matthews

May 10, 2024

Margaret DONNA Matthews

April 18, 1934 – May 10, 2024

Donna passed peacefully in her Victoria home of 59 years. Her husband Trevor, and her 2 sons Bruce and Terry were close at her side in deep lament.

Donna also leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Margaret and two...

James Eric Joseph Simpson

James Eric Joseph Simpson

May 9, 2024

James Eric (Jim) Simpson passed away on May 9th, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia. He was born on May 14th, 1934, in Timmins, Ontario to Jim and Vera Simpson.

Jim was predeceased by his loving wife, Linda, and his dear sister, Patricia. He is survived by beloved daughter, Dara (Jim), sons, James Jr. and Rod...

Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson

May 8, 2024

Johnson, Robert (Bob), F.H.

August 12, 1941 - May 8, 2024

Bob passed away peacefully on his own terms surrounded by love at the Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) in Victoria, B.C. He was born in Ottawa to parents Delta and Dr. L.P.V. Johnson. He is survived by...

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