Obituary Listing

Mar 14, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of D’Arcy Hugh Arden.



Born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, D’Arcy spent much of his life in the North, where he was surrounded by family, friends, and community. He built his career working in the mining industry. In later years, he made his home in Victoria, British Columbia, where he found happiness...

Mar 11, 2026

Bob moved to a kinder, softer place for his soul, passing peacefully on March 11, 2026 with family by his side.

Born and raised in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia and later Toronto, Ontario, where he met his wife Sherry, with whom he shared 64 years. Together they raised their daughters Nichelle and Kymbralee and son Chris, later welcoming grandchildren Alexander and...

Mar 10, 2026

Betty Louise Roberts passed away at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC on March 10th, 2026. Betty was born in West Vancouver on December 9th, 1931, to Charles and Marjorie Merrick and was 94 when she passed.

She is survived by brother Paul Merrick and sister Frances Sharman, children Tad Roberts, Tamara Roberts, and Kim Roberts, and pre-deceased by brothers Peter...

Mar 8, 2026

Violet Emily Ross was born in Onoway Alberta May 11, 1929 to James H. J. Yeoman and Susan Brand Duthie. Passed peacefully in her sleep, into the arms of the deceased family members on March 8, 2026, just two months short of her 97th Birthday!

Violet spent the last four years of her life thriving at Beckley Farm Lodge, where she...

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Charles Edward Blackburn

aka ‘Charlie’

March 1, 1940-March 6, 2026



Charlie passed away on Friday March 6, 2026 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC. None of his family expected such a sudden demise and nor did he. We were not ready for this tremendous loss in our lives. To the end he was stalwart; he accepted his fate as he did life...

Mar 5, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

Val Boswell

June 9, 1935 - March 5, 2026 

Valetta June Boswell was born in Winnipeg, the only child of her beloved parents Nellie and Clarence. Her fondest memories are of the camping and canoeing trips they took together on the unspoiled lakes of eastern Manitoba and Ontario.

She began singing at an early age, and as a young adult was out most...

Mar 5, 2026

Pierrette Lucas, of Montreal, Quebec, daughter of Léo and Blanche, passed away peacefully on March 5th, 2026 in Victoria BC surrounded by family and friends. A trailblazer in Canadian public life and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Pierrette lived with style, courage, and conviction—qualities that inspired all who knew her.

Born in Montreal in 1940 Pierrette spent formative summers...

Mar 3, 2026

It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lloyd Pack on March 3rd, 2026, gone too soon at the young age of 64.

Survived and deeply missed by his wife of almost 20 years, Cheryl; children, Alan and Barbara; brother, Dwain (Joanie); stepson, Joe (Kiersten); his half-sister, Heather (Craig), and step-siblings; many nieces and nephews; aunts...

Mar 1, 2026

James Irwin Lloyd, born in Port Arthur, Ontario, August 17, 1965, died March 1, 2026, in Sooke, BC. James was named for his grandfather who died in WW11.

While serving in the Canadian Navy on board HMCS Fraser and HMCS Nipigon, as very young man, Jim suffered a “traumatic injury”. Jim woke up during the initial surgery and powerful pain medications...

Feb 25, 2026

Some would say he was a loner, an introvert or a recluse. He was, to a T, a nonconformist. But to those who were a part of his pack, he was a brilliant, quick-witted human who was just very careful of who he allowed in.

Bill fought for a long time, and passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Victoria’s...

Feb 22, 2026

Feb 22, 2026

Ruth Anne passed away February 22, 2026, after a lengthy hospital stay at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia. Born on January 23, 1945, in Victoria and raised in Port Renfrew, Ruth carried the spirit of Vancouver Island with her throughout her life—resilient, community‑minded, and deeply connected to the people around her. 

Ruth is lovingly remembered by her daughter...

Feb 22, 2026

Jane Elizabeth Profitt, aged 77, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Jane was a loving wife to Stuart Alderson and a constant source of love to her family, who meant everything to her. She took great joy in being an aunt and great-aunt and shared a special bond with each of them. Jane will be dearly...

Feb 20, 2026

It is with immense sadness we announce the loss of Susanne French on February 20, 2026. After several years of struggling with debilitating illness she passed away on her own terms, at home, surrounded by her family, overlooking the Gorge waterway. The sun deck door open to welcome her to the next adventure.

Susanne Elisabeth Karin French, née Ullrich, was born...

Feb 20, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Roland Bacon on February 20, 2026, at the age of 84.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jennifer (Corey), Nancy, and Steven (Erika); his grandchildren, Chantelle, Kyle, Amelia, Joshua, Jade, Keziah, and Lilliana; and his siblings, Hugh, Edith, and Elsa.

He was known for his incredible knowledge across...

Feb 17, 2026

MD Shimul Rahman (Sieam), beloved husband and a dedicated HVAC Technician, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Victoria, BC, at the age of 31. Born on August 11, 1994, in Dhaka, Shimul’s journey through life was marked by a deep love for his profession, earning him a Red Seal certification, a proud accomplishment that exemplified his commitment to excellence...

Feb 15, 2026

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to Justin Lord Monnon-Wrede - April 16, 1972-February 15, 2026

He leaves behind his best friend and soulmate Corie Wrede; Peanut the cat, Binx the cat; son Steven, mother Sher; Ma and Pa (Doreen and Pete); sisters Vanda (Medardo); Lauren (Liam) and many more relatives and friends.

Justin always said "Pick up your lip before you...

Feb 15, 2026

Norman (sometimes Dave) Valentine Davis was dragged, fighting all the way, into the netherworld on February 15, 2026. He was 93 years and one day old.

Norm was born on Valentine's Day, 1933, in Nelson, BC to Doug and Agnes Davis. He was the fourth of six kids, four of them boys. He grew up in the small town of South...