Gregory Keith Schick
Feb 9, 2026
August 25, 1957 - February 9th, 2026
Gregory (Greg) Keith Schick passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2026 in Victoria, B.C.
Greg will be forever missed by his wife of forty years, Kathleen Boland, his children Owen (Tarah) and Fiona (Mackenzie), his grandchildren Tariq and Nora, his sister Carol (Dan), sister-in-law Marilyn and many beloved extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by...
Sandra Gail (Sandy) Shreve
2026
A dear friend, well-loved Pender community member, respected artist, poet and all-round extraordinary human being, Sandra (Sandy to most of us) Shreve died on Sunday February 8 at a friend’s house in Saanichton. She was interred in a green burial at the Pender Cemetery on Wednesday, February 18 where she joined her beloved husband, Bill Twaites.
Born in Quebec and raised...
Christopher David Blaszk
Feb 3, 2026
Christopher (Squid) David Blaszk
October 09, 1986 – February 03, 2026
Chris the king of carrot flowers, was born to parents Lorna and Stephen Blaszk on October 9th, 1986. The Scottish blue wonderous eyes capturing the world and all its mysteries. His wild charismatic craziness, he was ready to live. The outdoors was where Chris thrived, seeking adventure and connection. He received...
Michael Anthony Wedgwood
Feb 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness and loss that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Wedgwood at the age of fifty-four.
Over the years, Michael suffered from ongoing health issues and succumbed to a fatal heart attack on February 2nd in Victoria, BC. Although his disabilities prevented him from living a full life, he was a loving caring individual who shared...
Julie Isabella Thomson
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...
John Bertram Larkin
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...
Jai Steven Burnside
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...
Victor Monty Holding
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...
Lynne Larson
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...
Wesley David Meiklejohn
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...
Robert Gordon Boyd
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...
William John ROBERTS
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...
Michael James Anderson Muirhead
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...
Joseph Patrick Willson
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...
Wallace John McDonald
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...
Roy Eldridge Cumming
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...
Frank Monaghan
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,...
