James Norman Porter Jr.
Sep 10, 2021
James (Dad) was a great man and a greater father. He was the smartest man my brother and I knew. Dad was a happy man with a happy heart. He lived his life to the fullest. Among other things, he traveled the world, he jumped out of airplanes, he climbed mountains and raced cars. More importantly, he helped those...
Norman Knut Sather
Sep 10, 2021
Norman Sather passed away peacefully, at home in Sidney, on September 10, 2021, with his wife Sonja by his side. He was born in 1937 in New Westminster, B.C., grew up in Delta, and completed High School at Camrose Lutheran College in Camrose, Alberta. He went on to study chemistry at the University of British Columbia, where he also...
Christopher Henry Ash
Sep 9, 2021
Christopher Henry Ash, 59, died Sept 09, 2021, at home in Victoria, BC. Chris was born April 16, 1962, in St. John's, Newfoundland, to Henry and June (Bursey) Ash. He attended Queen Elizabeth High School in Foxtrap, CBS. He continued his education at MUN in St. John's, NL, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor degree in Science and then...
Joan Siegert
Sep 6, 2021
Joan (Hysert) Siegert, passed away after a short illness at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC on Monday September 6, 2021 at the age of 79. Joan was the loving sister of Jack & Doreen Hysert of Smithville, Ontario and Louise and Bill Bandy of Bancroft, Ontario. She was a caring and loving aunt to Tammy and David, Todd, Rob...
William Douglas 'Bill' Downing
Sep 6, 2021
William Douglas "Bill" Downing February 27, 1928 - September 6, 2021 Dad recently made a peaceful exit from this life. Unquestionably a Toronto lad for his first 90 innings but strategically played his last 4 on the West Coast, close to his children. Dad was blessed with a long, lucky life despite the cheat of Alzheimer's and the final...
Allan Glenn Fick
Sep 6, 2021
Al is survived by his loving wife Betty, sister Doreen, sons Glenn and Kelly, daughters Debbie and Sharleen, as well as a number of grandchildren. Born and raised in Toronto eventually moved out west with some buddies in the late â60s. After serving many at The Tudor House Hotel, retired and enjoyed the rest of his life. Please donate...
Isabel Constance Limer
Sep 4, 2021
LIMER, Isabel Constance (nee Burkmar) Born in Victoria on December 1, 1932, died peacefully at Victoria General Hospital on September 4, 2021. The family would like to thank the staff on 6DNorth for taking such good care of Mom in her last days. She leaves her loving family to cherish her memory: Daughters Kathryn (David), Penny and Diana (Garry);...
Theodora Antonia Verhagen
Sep 3, 2021
Dora was born in Vaassen, Gelderland, Holland on October 23, 1927 and passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Dora is survived by her sons Gerry (Connie), John (Fay), Tony, Jim, Paul (Lisa) and daughters Mary Willers (Harold), Paula McGaw. She is also survived by twenty three grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren...
Robert John Roland
Sep 1, 2021
Robert (John) Roland, born August 20, 1949 on Salt Spring Island, passed away on September 1, 2021 at Royal Jubilee Hospital. He is predeceased by his father, Harry (Jack), and mother, Laura, as well as sister Ethel and brother Herk. He leaves to mourn his partner, Michele (Becky, Dane, and children Arlo, Emmett, and Wylie). He will be dearly...
Georgette Zeidan
Aug 30, 2021
We are sad to announce that Georgette (Gina) Zeidan passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2021 at Glengarry Hospital. Our mother managed to lead her best life possible after a serious stroke in 2011. Although she lost her speech and movement on her right side, our mother was always able to make her wishes known with...
Joseph Howard Halstenson
Aug 30, 2021
Rode into Heaven at 2amâ¦â¦ Chemainus BC Thank you to all staff and Dr. G. Wensel-Smith at Cowichan Valley Hospital making his last days comfortable. Parents Earl & Marguerite Halstenson (deceased) raised Joe in Calgary, AB Survived by his son, Earl John Halstenson, daughter, Sandi-Jo Ayers (John) grand daughters, Ashleigh & Courtney, 1st wife Doreen (MacQuarrie), Partner of last...
Patricia Jeannene Steele
Aug 29, 2021
Patricia J. Steele (nee Barker) passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021, after a short stay at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. She was a Christmas baby, born on December 24, 1948 to Mafalda (nee Rovere) and Gordon Barker in Nanaimo, BC. Pat (Trish) was predeceased by her loving husband, John Russell (Russ) Steele in 2001. She...
Phyllis Louise Busby
Aug 28, 2021
Phyllis Louise Busby, Your warmth, kindness, humour, love, generosity, strength, and the joy of being in your company will be missed by all who knew you. You have an incredible way of bringing calm, joy and humour to each moment you occupy in body and in mind. Phyllis passed away in the early morning of August 28th 2021. She...
