Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2026

Born in Victoria, B.C. to G.A.Victor Thomson, CD, and Florence M. Thomson (nee Wilson), Julie was a devoted mother, sister and friend whose warmth and love touched everyone who knew her. She grew up in the Harling Point neighbourhood, graduated from Oak Bay High School and attended UVic. An accomplished musician, she studied under Prof. Stanley Shale, was the pianist...

Jan 31, 2026

John Bertram Larkin, 88, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, in Sidney, British Columbia.

Born on September 15, 1937, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, John's life was shaped by a deep connection to the sea and a steadfast dedication to his work and family. He pursued his education at St. Dunstan’s University (now the University of Prince Edward Island) before...

Jan 27, 2026

Jai was born in Duncan, BC to parents Steve and Dawn.

From a young age, Jai was an adventurous soul who loved to be outside exploring and doing his own thing. Conventional expectations did not suit Jai, and he decided to leave school early and start working, learning life lessons through work and experience, rather than sitting in a classroom.

Jai started...

Jan 23, 2026

Obituary: Victor Monty Holding

Sept 26, 1944 – Jan 23, 2026

Monty was a 2nd generation Victorian who grew up with younger sister Vickie (Randy) Hendricks and a large clan of cousins. Parents Vic & Agnes (Stringer) built a home in the Jubilee area and Monty attended Oaklands, Lansdowne & Oak Bay High Schools. He was a superb athlete and excelled at...

Jan 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Lynne Larson, beloved mother, grandmother, spouse, and friend, from a sudden brain aneurysm.

She is predeceased by her father, Sidney Edwin Jensen, and mother, Mary Derbowka.

She is survived by husband Kenneth Henry Larson, sister Joanne Tench (Larry), children Chris (Lindsay) and Merrilee, and grandchildren Taylor, Dillan, Luka, and Theadora.

Lynne...

Jan 18, 2026

Father, husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend to many, Wesley Meiklejohn passed away peacefully at home on January 18, never waking that morning.

Wes spent nearly his entire life in Victoria, and was a thoughtful and articulate boy who wrote piercingly beautiful poems while still in grade school. As he grew, so did his curiosity and compassion. In his...

Jan 18, 2026

I am heartbroken to share the passing of Rob, on January 18, 2026, following the second significant brain hemorrhage within a year, caused by Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA). This past year revealed Rob’s true colours—his grit, resilience, and determination to get back as close as possible to what he called “normal.” His goal was to live independently and continue enjoying...

Jan 18, 2026

William John Roberts grew up in the village of New Denver in the West Kootenays of British Columbia. He attended UBC, graduating with a BSc in Microbiology and a teaching certificate. He married Jill Anne Smith in 1966, his partner and best friend for 60+ years.

Bill taught Chemistry and Physics for two years in Golden BC, then returned to UBC...

Jan 18, 2026

Michael Muirhead, PEng

January 19, 1941   –    January 18, 2026

That little dash above here - between the dates – was SOME dash! Michael’s life dash was full of ocean experience: North Sea oil rigs, deep ocean mining, an arctic search for the Franklin ships, searching for sunken Spanish galleons in Cuba, living underwater in a Hydro Lab….

Michael James Anderson...

Jan 17, 2026

Joseph Patrick Willson August 18th, 1965 - January 17th, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph Patrick Willson, beloved father, brother, friend, writer, and chef, on the morning of January 17th, 2026.

Joseph was born in Burlington, Ontario, on August 18, 1965, but if you asked him where ‘home’ was he would tell you that...

2026

Biography of Dr. Wallace John McDonald (1936–2026)

Dr. Wallace John McDonald—known to many simply as John—lived a life shaped by curiosity, rigor, and a deep love of learning. Born on September 29, 1936, in Lethbridge, Alberta, he grew up in nearby Taber, where his early fascination with how the world works quietly took root—so much so that as a boy he...

Jan 16, 2026

Roy passed away on January 16, 2026 with his family beside him. He will be remembered with much love by his wife Edith, children/stepchildren Karen (Ian) Christina (Ed), Christopher (Stephani) and Claire (Logan), brother Jim (Pat) and sister Judy (Clayton), his 9 beautiful grandchildren, his nephews and nieces.

Roy was born in Pender Harbour BC on February 24,1954 to Claude and...

Jan 15, 2026

John Francis “Frank” Monaghan passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia, on January 15, 2026, at the age of 97.

Frank was born on August 1, 1928, in Crumpsall, England, near Manchester. He served in the British Army Pay Corps in Germany from 1946 to 1948, and in 1951 began his lifelong engagement with the chemical sciences,...

Jan 10, 2026

Jean Noone, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on January 10, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is lovingly remembered by her stepchildren, Marion Storr, Frances Noone, and David (Teresa) Noone, and their families; her siblings, Wes (Ruth) Reddekop, Gerald Reddekop, Phil (Carol) Reddekop, and Eunice (Dayton) Reimer, and their families; as well as her sister-in-law,...

Jan 2, 2026

Helen Tait Obituary

October 30, 1962 – January 2, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Roberta Tait, who left us peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia, at the age of 63.

Helen will be lovingly remembered by her sons Nick Fruci (Shawna) and Michael Fruci (Anthony); her niece Jennifer Yanow (Tyler); her sister...

Dec 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lucie Deschamps

July 25, 1950 – December 30, 2025

(La version française suit le texte anglais)

It is with a heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucie Deschamps, who departed peacefully on December 30, 2025, after a courageous six-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Lucie lived most of her life in her home province before...

Dec 28, 2025

Bing Yee Chow

December 17, 1934 - December 28, 2025

Bing Yee Chow was born on December 17, 1934 in Hoiping, Guangdong, China. He immigrated to Canada in 1953, following his father Chow Chung, who had arrived earlier as a labourer. He attended Lord Strathcona School in Vancouver's East Side, but like many young immigrants of that era, found learning all but...

Dec 27, 2025

Dec 26, 2025

The family of Chantelle Mae Adamache are sad to notify you of the sudden passing of Chantelle on Dec. 26, 2025 from natural causes. Born Sept. 30, 1979. Chantelle grew up in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. She loved the seaside and as an adult lived in Victoria. She was a sweet soul with a quick smile. She lived her...

Dec 22, 2025

We are beyond grateful to have called Diana our mum and heartbroken over the loss of this precious woman. Thankfully, she had a remarkably happy, healthy and independent life right up until her last few months.

Diana was born in Edmonton to Marie and Rosse Parsons and moved a year later, along with her sister, Janet, to Victoria. The family made...