Lois Murphy
Jul 12, 2023
Our beautiful mom passed away on July 12th at home, in the arms of her children, surrounded by love, acceptance and gratitude. We are heartbroken, but also blessed to have been with our mom at the very end, just as she had been there for us throughout our lives. Lois was born in Provost, Alberta in 1946 to Roy and...
Merry Mackinnon
Jul 10, 2023
A ray of sunshine, gone too soon; Merry was a long time Victoria resident. She graduated from Vic High in 1973, and enjoyed a career with the Province of BC. Despite several long term health challenges, Merry remained optimistic, upbeat and independent. She will be remembered for her kindness, twinkling eyes, and mischievous giggle.
Lawrence Vardy
Jul 8, 2023
In loving memory of Lawrence “Larry” Phillip Vardy, 71, who passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, with his sister, Debe (Vardy) VanderHeide, and her husband, Rick VanderHeide, by his side. Larry found comfort and care during the last year of his life, residing with his sister and brother in-law, who lovingly opened their home to him. Their unwavering dedication...
Franklin Copley
Jun 24, 2023
With immense sadness we announce the death of Franklin Alfred Copley at our home on June 24th, 2023. Frank was born in Victoria BC March 23rd 1938, to parents Frank and Beatrice Copley. He was predeceased by his parents, his youngest sister Helen Copley, his nephew Ron Carlow, and his sister-in-law Barbara Foster. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and...
Rolande Rubin
Jun 22, 2023
M. Rolande Rubin was born in Quebec on May 2, 1931, having three children (Danny, Steve, and Lynn) before moving to BC in the 1970s. Rolande has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rolande took pride in her independence and challenged stereotypes about ageing, proving that she was strong (both physically and mentally) and capable of not only taking care of herself,...
David Westelmajer
Jun 20, 2023
David/Dad/Pah Pah was born in London, England in the summer of 1949. His parents were WWII survivors each with their own stories - Ruth, a German-born Jew who escaped the Holocaust on a wing and a prayer and Nick, a Yugoslavian POW who fortuitously ended up in England at the same time as Ruth's family. David was 2 years old...
