Obituary Listing

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...

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...

Feb 8, 2026

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...

Feb 3, 2026

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...

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...

Feb 1, 2026

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...