Thomas Benjamin Widdowson
Apr 14, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Widdowson was an endearing man with a wonderful sense of humour. He received his doctorate in biology from UBC, and spent his life researching and teaching about seaweeds in New Zealand, Hong Kong, California, and British Columbia. A major preoccupation involved trying to please his wife Ann, who died in 2016. Tom's interests were wide, but he...
Jocelyn Margaret Steedman
Apr 12, 2024
Jocelyn Steedman passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on 12 April 2024, of kidney disease.
Jocelyn was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1937, the eldest child of Leslie Fraser, a civil engineer, and Patricia Crawford, a nursery school teacher. After getting a pharmacy degree, Joss left Australia at age 22 on The Southern...
Linda Mary Alice Hanson
Apr 10, 2024
Linda Hanson, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend, passed away on April 10, 2024, in Victoria, British Columbia, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness. Born on September 25, 1947, in Windsor, Ontario, Linda touched the lives of all who knew her with her unwavering optimism, boundless love, and compassionate spirit.
Linda...
Norman Richard Howland
Apr 7, 2024
Norman Richard Howland was a strong, hardworking, caring man who fought hard every day until his time on earth ended. He left behind three daughters Lilith (Bryson), Richelle, and Julie-Anne. Three grandchildren Sawyer, Revan, and Lincoln, as well as his siblings, aunts, uncles ,cousins, nieces and nephews, his adopted father Norman Jeffery Howland and all of his dear friends....
Catherine Macgregor
Apr 4, 2024
Mary Catherine MacGregor, affectionately known as Cathie, passed away on April 4, 2024, in Victoria, BC, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion. Born on January 12, 1957, in Prince George, BC, Cathie was the eldest daughter of the late Alex and Joan MacGregor. She is survived by her brothers, Larry White and John MacGregor, and her...
Gary Kurt Gustafson
Apr 1, 2024
Gary Gustafson, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on April 1, 2024, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him. Born in Powell River, BC on July 21, 1945, Gary's life was a testament to love, kindness, and the beauty of the natural world.
Gary's love for his family and...
Diana Stephens
Apr 1, 2024
STEPHENS, Diana
Diana Stephens, born in 1945, passed away on April 1, 2024. Her life journey took her from Montreal to Toronto and finally to Victoria, embracing each location's unique beauty and opportunities. Diana found joy in art, sculpting with marble, alabaster, and bronze, and painting seascapes, often incorporating elements found during her beachcombing adventures....
Maureen Frances Wint
Mar 31, 2024
Maureen’s Life Journey
November 22, 1954 – March 31, 2024
Maureen was born in Winnipeg but grew up in South Vancouver. She was the youngest of 3 children (Val and Richard) by her parents Frances and Danny....
John Harvey Mceown
Mar 29, 2024
John Harvey McEown
December 7,1923 - March 29 2024
On December 9th 2023 Dad had his final wish come true – celebrating his 100th birthday with family and friends. The next day he attended a performance of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra who celebrated his Centenary with a rousing rendition of “Happy...
G. Michael Bonnor
Mar 29, 2024
G. Michael Bonnor
November 11, 1938 - March 29, 2024
G. Michael Bonnor, partner, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,
friend and scientist, passed away suddenly due to heart complications. Born
in Hamburg, Germany in 1938, he grew up...
Trina Kim Polard
Mar 28, 2024
Trina Kim Polard, aged 50, passed away in her sleep on March 28th, 2024, next to her loyal dachshund, Steve, after bravely battling mental health struggles and alcohol addiction. Trina never stopped fighting to be healthy - even in her last moments. Addiction is a terrible disease, but it does not define the people it affects. Her family and...
