Dean Kowalchuk
Nov 4, 2024
Dean Donald Kowalchuk It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dean Donald Kowalchuk, a beloved figure in the Sidney community. He left this world suddenly and unexpectedly on November 4th, 2024, at the age of 58. A beloved father, brother, uncle, and beacon of the community—Dean’s vibrant spirit and generous heart touched countless lives. “Deano” was...
Manfred Landgraf
Nov 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Manfred Landgraf on Nov 2, 2024. Manfred passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Victoria Hospice. Manfred and his family arrived in Canada from Germany in 1969. In 1995, they moved to Victoria, BC which Manfred proudly called his home and “God’s Country”. He retired as...
Elaine Sunderland
Oct 22, 2024
Elaine Clarkson Sunderland, née Laing August 6, 1942 -October 22, 2024 Elaine passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital Extended Care Unit on October 22, 2024. She was predeceased by her sister, Carolyn in 2019 and is survived by husband Ian, daughters Kristen and Andrea (Daryl) and grand-children Kaylyn, Kiera and Oliver and brother Cameron. Elaine was born and raised...
Donald Mclean
Oct 1, 2024
Donald Hugh McLean (Hughie) (July 11, 1947 - October 1, 2024) passed away suddenly in Victoria BC. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years Sheila. Hughie will be fondly remembered by those who loved him as a quiet caring man of faith. He was always willing to lend a helping hand with his wealth of knowledge in many...
Ronald Chrabaszcz
Oct 1, 2024
Ronald Edward Chrabaszcz was born in Prince Albert Saskatchewan. Ron was a man who had a deep love for the prairies, an incredible sense of humor, a love for old cars and an ability to fix almost anything! Ron moved to Victoria in the 1970’s and leaves behind his son Barry, grandson Nickolas, wife Shelly Reed. In lieu of flowers...
Daniel Cheetham
Sep 28, 2024
It is with sadness we share the passing of Daniel Harley Cheetham, age 75, who died peacefully on September 28, 2024. Dan was born to Harley and Gladys Cheetham on May 14, 1949, in Summerland, BC. He is survived by his wife Kathleen; sons Glen (Fran), Ken (Melanie), and Jay (Jess); stepchildren Kent Harding (Laurie) and Lorinda Hall (Nick); grandchildren...
Florence Blake
Sep 23, 2024
Florence Blake September 23, 2024 The family of Florence Blake sadly announce her passing on Monday September 23, 2024, at Glengarry Hospital. Mom was born November 6, 1928, at home in the small town of Schreiber on the shores of Lake Superior in Northwestern Ontario. Her family moved to Fort William in the early 1940s. Mom met dad - Bill...
Ivan Elieff
Sep 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ivan, age 54, on September 21st, 2024, at his home in North Saanich, BC. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 7th, 1970, he is survived by his wife Annette (Doucette), daughters Emily and Ava, parents Andre and Marcia (Stronach) Elieff of Kingston, NS, brother Stefan (Penny) Elieff of...
Michael "Mike" Thomas
Sep 9, 2024
Mike Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully September 9, 2024, holding hands with his loving wife Marlene and daughter Catherine. Born on January 22nd, 1946, Mike was a gentle man who lived a full and vibrant life filled with service to others. He was a force of legendary positivity and touched the lives of many. Even after his cancer diagnosis, whenever...
Ann Jacqueline Gordon
Sep 9, 2024
On Monday, September 9th, 2024, Ann passed peacefully at home, in Duncan BC, with her loving husband and family by her side, after a courageous journey with Parkinson’s Disease and Cancer. Ann was born August 26, 1945 and raised on the farm in Essex County Ontario before heading off to the University of Guelph where she met Murray, her best...
Gerry Dady
Sep 1, 2024
Alfred Gerald Dady (or Ged) was born in Ladysmith to Alfred and Anna (Fisher) Dady, and attended Ladysmith High School. In his youth he set chokers and worked in several small sawmills, drilled water wells, and for five years worked at the Chemainus mill. While there he met local girl Marg Savory. They moved to Victoria and married in 1957,...
Ethel Bertsch
Aug 31, 2024
Ethel Evelyn Bertsch was born September 7th, 1927 in Vancouver B.C., The middle child of Mr. and Mrs. Alvina Kalmbach. Ethel became a nurse’s aide and began work in Hanna Alberta, where she first met her husband to be, the handsome Edwin Bertsch. On their first date, Ed had the audacity to pull up in his fancy car with two...
Eileen Connolly
Aug 24, 2024
Eileen was born in Hong Kong to Charles Homer and Marjorie Hope Douglas. As war was coming the family was soon evacuated back to Victoria. She spent many an early morning searching out rocks for skipping stones on Willows Beach before school. Eileen enjoyed English, French and History. She had a lively sense of humour and enjoyed making good puns....
Ann Thorpe
Aug 24, 2024
Obituary for Ann Elizabeth Thorpe Saturday 24th August 2024 1944-2024 Ann married her surviving husband Bill in May of 1965 at St Mary's Parish Church, Whitchurch in Cardiff, Wales. On her life journey - from being the middle sibling to brothers John and Richard - Ann herself became a proud mum to 3 children (Paul, Karen and Victoria) and a...
Terry Groves
Aug 23, 2024
Terry Robert Groves 1958-2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Terry Robert Groves announces his sudden passing on August 23, 2024, in Sooke, BC. Terry was born in Marde, Belgium on November 30, 1958, but lived in Canada most of his life. Terry started his Canadian military service in 1977 where he proudly served his country for...
Robin Baskerville-Bridges
Aug 16, 2024
Obituary for Robert (Robin) Edward Baskerville-Bridges, March 6th, 1959 - August 16th, 2024 It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Robin Baskerville-Bridges announce his unexpected passing on August 16th, 2024. Robin passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep at home in Brentwood Bay. He was 65 years old. Robin was born and raised in Victoria, BC, in a...
Patrick Humphreys
Aug 12, 2024
Patrick John Humphreys, born in Chilliwack, BC on May 16, 1956, lost his courageous battle with prostate cancer on August 12, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Ralph, mother Victoria, and brothers Don and Vincent. He is survived by his wife, Patti (Severny), children Kristi Nelson (Luke), David (Nii), Alina Miller (William), and Jordan, and grandchildren Charlotte...
Arlene "Lee" Coffin
Aug 10, 2024
Arlene (Lee) De Lyser Coffin 1935 – 2024 Lee passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC with family by her side on August 10, 2024. Born in Williamson NY on March 16, 1935, the youngest of four children she grew up on the family farm. She went to school at RIT and Michigan State University where she...
Wilfred Morley
Aug 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Wilfred Morley announces his passing on August 7, 2024 at Luther Court, Victoria at the age of 97 years. Wilfred was born in Victoria on September 4, 1926, to Annie and George Morley. He will be lovingly remembered by his loving wife of seventy-one years, Barbara; children: Christine (Wayne), Gary (Patricia)...
Elske Jansen
Aug 3, 2024
Elske (Ellie) Jansen deeply valued education as a means to transform unjust structures and practices. She also valued lifelong learning, a spirit of curiosity and engagement. Actively supporting her children’s and grandchildren’s education, she reminded us of its value whenever we announced plans to marry or have children: “What about your degree?”whatever path they took, she was fiercely proud of...
