Peter Lucas
Jun 2, 2014
Peter was born in Manchester, England. He served in the British Army from 1941 to 1946 in North Africa, and with the Persia and Iraq Force. He studied for the priesthood in the Church of England at Salisbury Theological College and was ordained priest in 1951. He married Mary in Llandaff Cathedral in 1952. He moved to the parish...
William Black
Jun 1, 2014
Black, William James Archibald Lieutenant Commander (Retd) April 18, 1923 June 1, 2014 We sadly announce the passing of Bill Black in Victoria BC on June 1st, 2014. Bill was born in Toronto and spent his childhood in Montreal. He joined the Navy during World War II serving for two decades. Bill went on to a career in University...
Kit Yim Wong
May 31, 2014
WONG, Kit-Yim, passed away peacefully at the Victoria Hospice on May 31, 2014, in Victoria, BC, with her grandson Jason at her side. Kit-Yim was born in Fuzhou,Fujian, China and immigrated to Victoria, BC in 1980. She is survived by her loving husband Chung-Man, children Shirley (Patrick) Hui, Lawrence (Nancy), Rita (Alan) Mok, Rupert (Jenny); grandchildren Evelyn Hui (Coady...
Dianne Johnston
May 31, 2014
Dianne Elizabeth Devenney Johnston 1950-2014 was born in Seattle Washington but grew up in Portland, Oregon. As a young woman Dianne worked with Outdoor School and then went on to facilitate summer programs through Portland City Parks. Diannes passion for caring for youth continued on after she moved to Vancouver, Canada when she married Greg Johnston in 1973. She...
Lynda Grant
May 30, 2014
On the morning of May 30th 2014 Lynda Grant passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC She was 69 years of age. Lynda was the loving partner of Jim Scammell, they enjoyed living in Victoria with their little dog Tippy. Lynda was born to Leslie and Constance Sylvester on February 26th 1945 and grew up on...
Sandy Lasell
May 24, 2014
LASELL, Sandra Ann (nee Patterson) Sandy passed away peacefully on May 24, 2014 in Victoria, BC at the age of 64. She leaves behind her husband Bill, daughters Angie and Mandy, stepchildren Danny and Christa, her sister Joanne as well as her extended family and many dear friends. Sandy loved life and everything it had to offer. Some of...
Thomas Eardley
May 22, 2014
It is with sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Tom on Thursday May 22, 2014. Born and raised in Victoria, Tom spent his early years working for Bapco Paint and then for B C Hydro/Centra Gas until his retirement. Tom had a life long love for cars and racing which included his days racing at Western...
Ernest Manera
May 21, 2014
Ernie Manera, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20 at Hart House Seniors Residence in Victoria, B.C., with his daughter, Anne, at his side. Ernie was born in Welland, Ontario on November 16, 1920 and grew up in Timmins, Ontario where, at the age of 17, he began his first big band, Ernie Manera and the Royal Knights...
Grace Dafoe
May 19, 2014
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our precious sister Grace on May 19th, 2014. Born May 31st, 1931, Grace was predeceased by her parents Clayton and Gladys and sisters Isla Jean and Ruth. Also predeceased by cousins Don Dafoe and nephew Darryl Dafoe. Born at Spy hill, Saskatchewan, Grace began her long career in her late teens...
Bruce Kennedy
May 14, 2014
KENNEDY, Bruce Warren, June 2, 1930 May 12, 2014 passed away peacefully after a brief bout with pneumonia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diana, their children Karen (Kevin) and Warren; grandchildren Kiah, Tamara and Katie; his sisters Amy, Joyce and Kay; his sister-in-law Pat; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial...
Jean Baird
May 11, 2014
Born May 19, 1938, Simcoe, Ontario, to Alexander Dunlop Davidson and Ada May (Wyatt) Davidson. Raised in Hamilton, Ontario until moving to Victoria, BC in 1977. Predeceased by 1st husband, John Matheson Murray, who died March 5, 1976 at Hamilton, Ontario. Married March 8, 1958 to March 5, 1976. Predeceased by 2nd husband, David Hugh Baird, who died March...
