Mary Ann Carmen Deshaw (nee Grodzicki) passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. on April 25 after a long battle with COPD. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Bill, daughter Michelle (Mark), son Mark (Nicola), brother Michael (Deborah), grandchildren Jack, Holly, Leta, Gabriel, Quinn, Ava and nephew   [read more…]

Captain Denis Hopkins.  1939-2021 On 19th  of April, 2021,  a beautifully sunny spring day, with his beloved wife Sandy lying beside him, Denis Hopkins died peacefully in his sleep, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C.  where he was being treated for a variety of underlying health issues which had surged in the last   [read more…]

Mary Edith Afford 1924-2021 Mary was born on April 24th, 1924 in England at the Leicester Hospital, where her grandfather was a surgeon. She had a privileged upbringing growing up as the daughter of the Quaker industrial Simpson family of Horsehay Works. Her lucky childhood allowed her to attend school and be friends with the   [read more…]

Mary Elza Clynick passed away peacefully in her home in Sidney BC on April 13th 2021. Mary was born on April 25th 1924 in Norfolk England. She married the late Frank Edward Clynick in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She engaged in various occupations including working for the United Church of Canada. Frank and Mary Clynick came   [read more…]

Ric (Montgomery) Wray May 27, 1960 – April 5, 2021 It is with deep sadness and a broken heart that I announce the passing of Ric (Montgomery) Wray. Ric leaves behind his wife Miriam Stoltz, mother Doramae Wray, numerous family and friends and Charlie. Ric loved life and there was never a dull moment. Filled   [read more…]

Ida Marie Louisa Thibault Born September 1, 1941 in Woodridge, Manitoba. Passed away March 31, 2021 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital in Saanichton, B.C. Predeceased by her first husband Roland Thibault, son Noel, second husband James Metcalfe, her parents George and Henrietta Nepper, brothers Jules and Leon and sister Anna Houghton. Survived by her daughter Celina   [read more…]

Elizabeth Ada Ball – July 16th, 1931 – March 25th, 2021 A Band of Angels held Beth’s hands as she made the passage from this life to follow those she fondly cared for. The last surviving member of her family, Beth was raised in Victoria, B.C., attended St. Ann’s Academy finishing school for girls, grew   [read more…]

ZAKIA MELCHERT – Born: March 23, 1948 Died: March 25, 2021 – Baptized: May 18, 1963 In loving memory of Zakia Melchert, who died peacefully in her sleep, on March 25, 2021 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Saanichton, B.C. Zakia was predeceased by her parents Jacob and Nora Fayad and her brother Basheer Fayad. She is   [read more…]

VLAD MICHALIK 14 March 1926 – 17 March 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we share news of Wladyslaw (Vlad) Michalik’s death. He passed away peacefully just after his 95 birthday. He will be lovingly remembered by his lifelong partner and best friend Sally and son Bartosh, and his family abroad. Born in 1926   [read more…]