Frances Winter
Dec 13, 2025
Fran was born in 1931 in Fairfield, in her family home, a proud third-generation Victorian whose life was deeply rooted in the history and heart of Victoria. She was predeceased by her brother, George; her sister-in-law, Virginia; and nephew, David and niece Nicki. They were among her nearest and dearest family members, and she loved her parents dearly.
Fran was a...
Wendy Althea McDonald
Dec 5, 2025
Wendy Althea McDonald (nee Macleod) 1937 - 2005
Wendy died Dec. 5, 2005. She is survived by her beloved husband (Wallace) John, and daughters , Joan, Sheila and Ruth and their families.
Born in Montreal, she grew up in Halifax, Winnipeg and Saskatoon. In 1961 she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. in Public Health Nursing, a career she...
Clifford Wayne “JOE” Hemus
Dec 5, 2025
It is with much love and sadness that we announce the death of Clifford Wayne “JOE” Hemus at 82 years of age, after a short time in hospital.
He was born January 10, 1943 in High River, AB and died on December 5, 2025 in Victoria, BC.
Joe had an adventurous life - 9 lives we like to say! He played a...
Agatha Mary Carroll
Nov 27, 2025
Agatha Mary Carroll died at Beckley Farm Lodge in Victoria on November 27 2025, following a 10 year battle with dementia.
She was born in Dublin, Ireland, on May 24, 1944 to Leo and Ann Bermingham. She emigrated to Canada in 1971 with her husband Derek. She leaves behind Derek, her three sons (Simon, Eoin and David) their wives (Renee, Joan...
Phyllis Colleen Pacini-Jaillet
Nov 25, 2025
Phyllis Colleen Jaillet (née Goodwin), born on September 13, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Phyllis led a vibrant and accomplished life marked by creativity, determination, and a deep commitment to her community. Her early years in Chicago laid the foundation for a lifetime of exploration and achievement. In 1957, she...
Fergie Foulis
Nov 24, 2025
Fergus Avery Foulis, 76, of Sooke, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an impressive collection of catch phrases.
Born on September 2, 1949 in Vancouver, BC to Robert and Louise Foulis. Fergie entered the world with a head of blonde hair and piercing baby blue eyes....
Kyle Deane Aschenbrenner
Nov 21, 2025
It is with shattered hearts that we announce the passing of our son Kyle Deane Aschenbrenner, born on July 19, 1992 in Saskatoon, SK. Kyle lived with a passionate but tortured heart and succumbed to the evil that is addiction. He will forever be loved and missed by his family and friends. Kyle moved to Victoria, BC in 2018 and...
David James SMITH
Nov 17, 2025
My Dave was born in Winnipeg on March 28, 1946 and died in our home in Victoria on November 17, 2025. Dave has been predeceased by his parents and all three older brothers. Dave is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia, his beloved children, Adam (Sara) and Alison (Alexander), and his three precious grandchildren Bo, Leo and Lucy....
David William Morris
Nov 15, 2025
David William Morris
December 21, 1945 – November 15, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the years we shared, we announce the passing of David William Morris, who left us peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 79. Born in Malby, Yorkshire, England, David carried the values of his upbringing—kindness, humility, and quiet strength—through every chapter of his...
Dennis Edward Shouldice
Nov 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Dennis Edward Shouldice, 71, at his home in Victoria, B.C. on the 3rd of November 2025. Dennis’s final days were shared with brother David Shouldice and Barbara Janzen at Dennis’s home in Victoria. They spent cherished time together, sharing great love and providing comfort to Dennis during his final days....
Ann Elizabeth Ferguson
Nov 3, 2025
Born in Toronto to the late Ethel Elizabeth “Betty” Collyer and Ronald Claydon, Ann Ferguson lived a life filled with laughter, loyalty, and perfectly timed sarcasm muttered under her breath that could stop a conversation in its tracks. She passed away after a long and difficult battle with dementia — a cruel disease that slowly took her words and independence...
Lena Doreen Loor
Oct 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Doreen Loor
February 5, 1928 – October 28, 2025
It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved Mum, Doreen Loor, at the age of 97. A second Mum to some, Grandma, GG, Auntie, and a dear friend to many, Mum lived her life with a positive outlook, healthy habits, and a...
Margaret Elizabeth COPITHORNE
Oct 25, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy) Copithorne died peacefully, comforted by family on Oct 25 2025.
Loving mother, sister, friend, grandmother, and great grandmother she will be missed.
See was born March 27,1937 to Richard and Muriel Philp in Montreal Quebec.
She was raised in Calgary and was a active Nurse working both in Edmonton and International hospitals.
Her travels as a nurse took her first to...
Margaretha Martha de Faye
Oct 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Margaretha Martha de Faye (nee Hoek) announces her passing on October 24, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital.
Her sudden and tragic loss is deeply felt by her loving family and her many good friends. She was greatly loved, is sorrowfully missed, and will remain forever in our hearts.
Margaretha was born on April...
Jenji Konishi
Oct 12, 2025
The beauty of the trees
The softness of the air
The fragrance of the grass, speaks to me
And my heart soars
Chief Dan George
Jenji Konishi of North Saanich, BC, passed away on October 12th, 2025 in Saanich Peninsula Hospital, with his daughter Sandi at his side. Throughout his journey with Alzheimer’s, he maintained his sense of humour and appreciation for the natural world,...
Nancy Walshe
2025
Nancy Walshe, born in Toronto in 1946, passed away peacefully in her home in Victoria, embraced by the great love of her family, after a brief and brave battle with cancer. She was 79.
If you didn’t have the opportunity to meet Nancy in person, then you missed one hell of a great lady. A tall, gorgeous redhead with the most...
Roy Walter Haywood
Oct 9, 2025
Roy Walter Haywood
September 6, 1958 - October 9, 2025.
Son of George and Frances Haywood, born in Kamloops, B.C. Roy was pre-deceased by his parents, siblings Jack and Theressa, and is survived by his sister Nora.
Roy will be lovingly missed by his wife of 48 years, Judy. Roy and Judy met in 1973 and married in 1977. They were more than...
