Kenneth Smith
Jan 5, 2026
Kenneth Richard Smith age 69 died unexpectedly on January 5, 2026 in Sooke BC.
Ken is survived by his brother‘s Vincent, Robert, Benjamin, Douglas, Leslie, Ronald, Roy, and Lorne and by his sister Annette. Pre-deceased by his brothers Jeffrey(and twin)and David along with sisters Betty Jane and Linda.
Born in Chilliwack BC to mother Lucy Anne Smith and father Luke White, Ken...
Richard John Fisher
Dec 20, 2025
Richard (Rick) Fisher
June 16 1952-December 20 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of my dad (Jen and Wade), papa (Ricky, Kylie, Jordyn, Dylan and Rachel) and great papa (Grayson).
Predeceased last year by his soulmate of 54 years Cheryl. Rick was born to Elsie and Ed Fisher and having brother Ron and sister Sandy. Losing his...
John “Jerry” Gerald McCambridge
Dec 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Gerald McCambridge, lovingly known to all as Jerry, who left this world on December 17, 2025.
Jerry was a man of quiet strength, deep loyalty, and unwavering love for those closest to him. Through shared stories, gentle humor, and simply being there when it mattered most,...
John Anthony Yankoski
Dec 14, 2025
John Anthony Yankoski (Oct. 14, 1943–Dec. 14, 2025)
After a short illness, John has decided to meet up with his beloved Barbara on a journey of everlasting peace.
John had a thirty-year career at BC Tel. After retiring, John was able to dedicate more time towards his passion of photography. This led him towards many opportunities, such as team photography for local...
Mary Magdolene Frie
Dec 8, 2025
Obituary for Mary (Marie) Magdolene Schleppe, Whittemore, Frie
On June 20, 1931, Mary Magdolene was born to Balthasar and Julianna (nee German) Schleppe. She would be their second youngest of 9 children who lived through infancy. Her mother said that three others died when they were "just little”. When Marie was about 6, her family moved from their homestead farm on...
Gerthy Solveig Ingegerd Persson
Dec 5, 2025
Gerthy Solveig Ingegerd Persson (née Klingborg), 93 of Victoria, BC passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2025 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, with her family by her side. Born on April 1st, 1932 in the small village of Västra Sallerup, Sweden, she was the first born child of Tage Vilhelm Klingborg and Greta Ingeborg Klingborg (née Svensson).
Gerthy was a gifted homemaker,...
John Langton MacBeth
Nov 29, 2025
On November 29, 2025 John Langton MacBeth passed away suddenly at Victoria General Hospital at age 93. He was surrounded by family members. He is survived by his wife Rose MacBeth, step daughters Debbra, Suzanne and step sons Kenny, Terry and his wife. He is also survived by his great step children, Kristina, Brooke, Jamie, Melissa, Ryan and Jesse.
John was...
Shirley Dorothy Winbourne
Nov 23, 2025
Shirley Dorothy Winbourne
December 10, 1935 – November 23, 2025
Sadly, we said goodbye to our beloved Shirley Dorothy Winbourne (nee Johnston) on the evening of Nov. 23/25, just shy of her 90th birthday. Shirley will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Lisa and Janet, by her cousin Jennifer (Steve) Smith and family, and niece Victoria (Mike) Pollard and...
Patricia Lea Gould
Nov 17, 2025
Pat Gould, our beloved sister, mother, godmother, aunt, and nana, passed away on November 17, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy filled with kindness, humour, and an endless warmth that touched every life around her. Throughout her career, Pat poured her heart into teaching visually impaired children in Quesnel, Parksville, and Delta—offering not just guidance, but genuine love and encouragement...
Tasha Sophia Diamant
Nov 17, 2025
TASHA SOPHIA DIAMANT
SEPTEMBER 29, 1961 - NOVEMBER 17, 2025
Tasha Sophia Diamant, aged 64, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Victoria General Hospital, surrounded by family and close friends. After living with stage IV ovarian cancer for ten years and three months, Tasha chose to access Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), leaving this world on her own terms, with...
Pascal Mansi
Nov 16, 2025
Pascal "Pat" Mansi, born September 25, 1930, in Montreal Quebec, passed away on November 16, 2025, in Victoria, BC. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Pat lived with passion and gratitude for everything and everyone in his life and his absence leaves a void that can never be filled.
Pat was the loving husband of Dolores, and together...
Patricia Doreen Friedlander
Oct 30, 2025
With love and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Friedlander, born November 22, 1943, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Patricia is predeceased by her parents, Jean and Roy Burgess; her husband, James; and her beloved son, Larry.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law Donna and granddaughters Brianna and Kennadie; daughter Lenora, granddaughter Charla, and great-grandchildren Kallel and Xandrea; step-daughter Jenny; brother Brian...
Andrew "Norman" McMahon
Oct 28, 2025
Andrew ‘Norman’ McMahon was born on August 3, 1935, in County Armagh, Northern Ireland and passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2025, at the age of 90 years. Norman met Emma in County Armagh and were married on March 27, 1957. Norman and Emma moved to Sooke in 1966 where they raised their 4 daughters. Norman had many...
Geoffrey Allison Phipps
Oct 15, 2025
It is with the saddest of hearts...On October 15, 2025 we said goodbye to one of the best, Geoffrey Allison Phipps. An entrepreneur at heart, Geoff took may paths through exciting and challenging new ventures, making life long friends along the way. His business partner Craig Lawson, was one of those.
Work made the man and along with his of 40...
Joseph Fredrick Warren Bennett
Oct 10, 2025
JOE BENNETT – OBITUARY
We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Joseph Frederick (Joe) Bennett of Blackfalds, AB in Victoria, B.C. on October 10th, 2025. Joe lived life on his terms. He had a go big or go home attitude. There was nothing he couldn’t do and his entrepreneurial skills always had him trying new adventures or building...
Lorraine Gail Uyesugi
Oct 7, 2025
Lorraine Gail Uyesugi March 25, 1962 – October 7, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lorraine Gail Uyesugi on October 7, 2025, at the age of 63. Lorraine will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Mellissa Baetz and husband Stacy Baetz, her mother Judith Carscadden, and her sisters Mora Uyesugi, Kelly Uyesugi, and Robyn Carscadden.
Lorraine was a kind...
Jerry William Ernest Dolsen
Oct 4, 2025
Jerry William Ernest Dolsen was born in Edmonton, Alberta on February 14, 1946. He died in Victoria, British Columbia on October 4, 2025. He is survived by his son Trevor Dolsen and his mother Roberta, his brother Brian Dolsen, sister-in-law Claire, niece Allyn, nephews Chris and Derek and four great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents Audrey Isabel and...
Edwin Ralph Morton
Sep 18, 2025
Born near Sayward, in Rock Bay BC, on September 18 1924. Ralph peacefully passed away after a brief illness on his 101st birthday.
Ralph was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth in 2020. Survived by Teresa, Glen and Elaine (Tom). He loved the places where he grew up on Quadra Island and in Crofton, settling in Cowichan Bay. Ralph worked in...
Charles Stanley Komar
Sep 17, 2025
Charles Stanley “Charlie” Kumor (Charlie K) of Sooke, B.C. passed away on September 17, 2025. He is remembered by his siblings – Peter, Kim, Judy, Mike and predeceased by his brother Stanley. Charlie was predeceased by his son Charles Abraham “Chad” Kumor, and is survived by his 4 grandchildren – Jack & Olivia Kumor and Cecilia & Charlie Studley.
Charlie grew...
Terry Kenneth Morrison
Sep 5, 2025
Terry K. Morrison passed on Friday, September 5th 2025, surrounded by his closest family at hospice after a three year battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Nanaimo, BC, Terry left high school to pursue his passion of music. He travelled around the province with his band (Glass Cage/Lemon), even opening for the band now known as Trooper. Once at Malaspina...
