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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
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
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
Feb 25, 2020
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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...
Donald Raymond Fenner
Feb 23, 2020
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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
Feb 20, 2020
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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
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
Feb 18, 2020
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Harry Barber
Feb 17, 2020
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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