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Stephen Corey Frizzell

Stephen Corey Frizzell

Feb 27, 2020

Steve ( or "Frizz") passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with demonic cancer early in the morning on February 27th in the Victoria Hospice. Steve, who originally hailed from Calgary (Viscount Bennett High School) fell in love with Victoria when he attended U Vic. Following graduation Steve became an Educator, Coach, Mentor, Counsellor, and finally a Vice...

Brian Lent

Brian Lent

Feb 25, 2020

Brian Lent passed away peacefully at his home. He is survived by his wife Heather, son Peter, and his sister Christine, brother Mike and Harry, all in England. Cremation has taken place as per Brian's wishes. A Celebration of Life will be held at UVIC at a later date. Check back or subscribe to this page for updates and...

Megan Susan Duncan

Megan Susan Duncan

Feb 25, 2020

With the support and kindness of the staff and volunteers at the Victoria Hospice, peacefully Megan passed away after losing her courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife and soulmate of Jeff Crane and mom to beautiful daughter Florence. Megan was the beloved daughter of Sue & Terry Duncan and cherished sister to Kimberley Duncan (Tracy Lavell). Meg will be...

Harold Edwin Wood

Harold Edwin Wood

Feb 25, 2020

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John William Mackay Wells

John William Mackay Wells

Feb 24, 2020

John William MacKay Wells June 8, 1942 - February 24, 2020 John Wells was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and died peacefully at home in Victoria, BC after a five-year battle with metastatic colon cancer. It was a very long and hard-fought journey, including many surgeries and setbacks. John remained optimistic and courageous through it all, with Linda, his loving...

Arkady Berman

Arkady Berman

Feb 23, 2020

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Donald Raymond Fenner

Donald Raymond Fenner

Feb 23, 2020

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Robert Douglas Rowland

Robert Douglas Rowland

Feb 21, 2020

Robert Douglas Rowland August 22, 1943 - February 21, 2020 With deep regret and sadness we announce the passing of Robert (aka Rob or Bob) Rowland in his home on February 21st at the age of 76. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Colleen; his beloved children Karen and Joseph (Laurine); cherished grandson Matthew; and extended family...

Thomas Andrew Taylor

Thomas Andrew Taylor

Feb 20, 2020

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Leslie Margaret Wagner

Leslie Margaret Wagner

Feb 19, 2020

Leslie Margaret Pereira (McHugh) Wagner, predeceased by her parents Ann & Kenneth, left us serenely, slipping away on February 19, 2020 after a courageous & fierce five-year battle with cancer. The always strong and stoic Leslie chose her time to take her leave. She did so, lovingly surrounded by family & a few close friends. Leslie is survived by...

June Dorothy Mccollum

June Dorothy Mccollum

Feb 18, 2020

Our much loved and remarkable mother, June Dorothy McCollum died peacefully on Feb 18th 2020 in her home at the age of ninety five (and a half, she would want you to know!). She was born in a small village called Bolney in Sussex on the summer solstice in 1924. June's mother died when she was a baby so...

Kenneth Roy Prior

Kenneth Roy Prior

Feb 18, 2020

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Harry Barber

Harry Barber

Feb 17, 2020

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Sharon Hawke

Sharon Hawke

Feb 14, 2020

SHARON HAWKE July 3, 1954 - February 14, 2020 Sharon always wanted to be a farmer. One of five daughters born to Reginald and Hellen Hawke in Sweetsburg, Quebec, she grew up in Ottawa and Thornhill, Ontario. From an early age she exhibited an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and a love of animals and nature, working alongside...

Julie Ann Devries

Julie Ann Devries

Feb 12, 2020

Julie Ann (Shawnoo) Devries, a member of the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point & Resident of Victoria British Columbia. A descendant and member of N'swi-ish-ko-day-kawn Anishinabeg O'dish-ko-day-kawn the (Three Fires Confederacy) and was a Turtle Clan (Michiken doodem) member. She proudly acknowledged her linage, as a direct descendant of Ogi-chi-dah Strong heart and Ceremonial Leader Tecumtha (Tecumseh) of...

Fred David George Simpson

Fred David George Simpson

Feb 11, 2020

Fred David George Simpson, 61 years of age, of Victoria, BC, passed away on February 11, 2020 at Victoria Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Fred was born in Victoria, BC to Evelyn and George Simpson on November 13, 1958. He went to high school in Victoria, BC. He went...

Helen Eva Trueit

Helen Eva Trueit

Feb 8, 2020

Helen Eva Trueit (nee Clarke) passed away peacefully in Victoria General Hospital, February 8, 2020, at 94 years of age. She is survived by her daughters Donna Trueit and Valerie (Peter) Moore, grandchildren Jennifer (Chris), Sarah (John) and Luke, great-grandchildren Maeve, Cate and Reuben, and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dora...

Paul Henri Leblond

Paul Henri Leblond

Feb 8, 2020

Paul Henri LeBlond December 30, 1938 - February 8, 2020 Surrounded by his family, Paul passed away peacefully at home at the age of 81, after a lengthy illness. Paul was born in Quebec City and grew up in Chicoutimi. His innate curiosity and love of learning led him naturally into science, earning his undergraduate degrees at Laval and...

Stan Blake

Stan Blake

Feb 3, 2020

Stan was born in Birmingham, England under unknown circumstances on April 3, 1929. He was raised by his mother and grandparents until the age of 6, at which time he was placed in care at the Middlemore Home for Children. A year later he and a small contingent of other emigrant children were sent to Canada on a steamliner,...

Ron Brown

Ron Brown

Feb 3, 2020

Ron's struggle with dementia is over, so now we can reflect on the good times no matter how bittersweet. We all loved him very much. Words to describe our Papa are: courageous, humble, generous, unapologetic, a wicked sense of humor. He loved a single malt scotch and O'Henry bars. Ron lost his battle with dementia but not his love...

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