Fraser James Cowan
Feb 8, 2026
Fraser was born and raised in Vernon, BC. He attended St. James Catholic School, where he was lucky enough to build lifelong friendships, then graduated from WL Seaton Secondary in 2008. He spent four years working at the Sookinchoot Native Youth Centre, where he provided indigenous youth with resources to expand their education and career goals within arts and technology. Fraser...
Robert "Bob" Lloyd Leslie
Feb 3, 2026
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Bob on February 3rd, 2026. In his final days, he was surrounded by his wife of 43years, Terri, and their children, Jennifer and Sean, knowing the love of both his family and friends.
Bob was born as the New Year’s baby in Whitehorse and spent...
Helen Marie Maycock
Jan 22, 2026
Helen Maycock
March 8, 1938 - January 22, 2026
Helen Maycock died peacefully on January 22, 2026 in Victoria BC.
Helen is survived by her sister Muriel. Predeceased by her sister Patsy and brother Edward.
Born on Calumet Island, Quebec to mother Carmel Roach and father Omer Pigeon. Growing up Helen enjoyed living on the family farm. Her favourite job on the farm was...
Leslie George Major
Jan 17, 2026
Leslie George Major
June 2, 1940 - January 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce, Leslie George Major (85) of Victoria, BC, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the Priory Long Term Care facility. Leslie was battling lung disease and vascular dementia. He fought a good fight but passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Leslie leaves behind...
Donald Bowers Miller
Jan 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Donald Bowers Miller’s death on Sunday, January 11, 2026. We have lost a beloved family member and dear friend.
Don was born on February 13, 1939, in Edmonton, Alberta to William “Donald” Miller and Lillian Mary Miller (nee Bowers.)
He was predeceased by his older sister, Barbara Collins, and her husband, Bill, and his...
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...
Phyllis Elaine Parsons
Dec 30, 2025
Phyllis Elaine Parsons, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend to many, departed this world on December 30, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia, at the age of 81. Born on November 21, 1944, in the serene surroundings of Prince Edward Island, Phyllis touched the lives of countless individuals throughout her journey.
Phyllis was married to John McCurry on December 30, 1963, and...
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...
Frederick Harold Effa
Oct 16, 2025
Obituary: Frederick Harold Effa
Frederick Harold Effa, aged 98, of Victoria, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on 16 October 2025 following a brief illness with pneumonia.
Fred was born on 23 September 1927 to Julius & Olga Effa (Weick) in Springside Saskatchewan. As a child he worked hard on the farm doing chores for his parents and neighbours late into the fall...
