Erik Juris Leons Vilnis
Dec 27, 2022
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Erik Juris Leons Vilnis on December 27th, 2022. Predeceased by his father, Robert Vilnis, and mother, Lucija Driksna. Born in Sweden, Erik immigrated to Canada a young ambitious man at the age of 20. He moved to to Montreal with the help of his sister Vija Jerumanis and husband...
Edna Eileen Wright
Dec 25, 2022
It is with great sadness, we announce, Edna Eileen Wright died peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 94 at Hospice in Victoria, BC.
Edna is survived by her son, Ce Cayne of Victoria, BC and by her niece Stephanie McCoy, her granddaughter Alycia Hulce, her grandson Jason Will, and her great...
John Bryan Hayter
Dec 25, 2022
HAYTER, JOHN BRYAN , July 6,1930 - Dec. 25,2022.
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing in Victoria, British Columbia of Bryan,a former Guelph resident, dearly beloved husband of Margaret (nee Loft) for 71 years, father of Cheryl and Susan, brother of Stephen, grandfather of Sachika, Kiyoshi, and Tawny. He was predeceased by...
A. Adrian Andrew
Dec 15, 2022
Adrian was born near Coronach SK and died in Victoria BC. He is pre-deceased by his brother, Geoff, mother Anne n. Plyme, and father, Albert. He is survived by his loving wife, Devon, step-daughters, Tressa Brotsky (Matt) and Amie McColl (Bryan), son, Quin Andrew (Paula), grandchildren, Raidon, June, Cas, Iris and Eden, and many nieces and nephews, some of...
Margaretha Johanna Nijland
Dec 14, 2022
NIJLAND, Margaretha ‘Marya’. Died with dignity, surrounded by family and friends on December 14, 2022 in Victoria BC. Born August 9th, 1938, in Ootmarsum, the Netherlands, to Theunis Nijland and Margaretha Van der Wal. Marya’s early years under Nazi occupation shaped her calling to help people for the rest of her life, as a nurse and social justice activist....
Colin John Birnie
Dec 13, 2022
Colin John Birnie aged 53 of Lochside Dr. Victoria, died Dec. 13, 2022 at the Palliative Care Unit Royal Jubilee Hospital after a courageous fight against cancer. At his bedside were his loving wife Esther and his parents, Liz and Strachan Birnie. Survived by his two sons Liam and Miles, he was a loving husband and devoted father with...
Janet Clare Bavelas
Dec 12, 2022
Janet Beavin Bavelas died peacefully among friends at Victoria Hospice, December 12, 2022. She is predeceased by her father (Donald Helmick), brother (Gary Helmick), sister (Kay Helmick), mother (Helen Ross), and many beloved pets. Jan was born on February 12, 1940, in Portland, Oregon and grew up in Forest Grove, Oregon. In 1970, she moved to Victoria to accept...
Hendrika (Hennie) Maas
Dec 7, 2022
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our mum and Oma, Hendrika Maas (nee Faas). Hennie was born July 2,1935 in Leiden, the Netherlands. The youngest daughter of 6 children, she grew up during the war and was always a shining spirit, staying close to her mother and two older sisters. After the war, she got engaged...
