Victoria Times Colonist

1944 - 2026

William John Wilkey passed peacefully May 8th, 2026.
Our celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Bill was born in London England, predeceased by Rose and Jack Wilkey and survived by his wife Susan and their children Michael...

Published on May 20, 2026

Dorothy Archer Obituary

Toronto

Dorothy Artcher passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 in Toronto, ON. Born in Victoria, British Columbia on February 17, 1933, Dorothy lived a full and vibrant life.

She is lovingly remembered and survived by her daughters, Heather...

Published on May 20, 2026

Robert Shaw (Bob) Obituary

1942 - 2026

Victoria

Bob was born in Vancouver to James and Dora (Crook) Shaw and raised in White Rock alongside his two brothers John and Don.

By an early age Bob had acquired his father's love of golf - a passion that lasted a lifetime. Growing up, he...

Published on May 17, 2026

Stephen Wright (Steve) Obituary

1959 - 2026

Sooke

With a heavy heart, I am devastated to share the passing of RCMP S/Sgt (Rtd) Steve Wright, AedC. He was involved in a tragic and sudden accident and despite the valiant efforts of our local paramedics, firefighters and the trauma team...

Published on May 16, 2026

John Joseph Coccioloni Obituary

1951 - 2026

Victoria

With deep love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of John Coccioloni on March 19, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. After facing Parkinson's disease with courage and grace, John made the personal...

Published on May 16, 2026

Stewart Black Obituary

2026

Cobble Hill

On April 29, 2026, Stewart Black (90 years), died peacefully in his home in Cobble Hill, BC after a brief illness. In his remaining days he was able to take in moments with family and friends, and reiterated often his gratitude for "a...

Published on May 16, 2026

Stephen William WRIGHT Obituary

1959 - 2026

Stephen (Steve) William Wright (Retired RCMP S/SGT)

Accidentally at the age of 67, Stephen tragically departed this world on 2026 04 10 at Sooke, BC. Predeceased by his parents Blanche and Russell. Steve is survived by his wife Ailsa...

Published on May 16, 2026

Peter Keith-Murray Obituary

1935 - 2026

Peter Keith-Murray, age 90, passed away peacefully on 12 April 2026 at his home in the Legion Manor. He was born 12 July 1935, in Bath, Somerset, England, to David and Nancy Keith-Murray and emigrated to Canada in 1945.

Peter was...

Published on May 16, 2026

Joan Kjargaard Obituary

1931 - 2026

Victoria

On May 4, 2026, our beloved mother, Joan (Knight) Kjargaard, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Born on March 20, 1931 in London, England, she was a woman of remarkable resilience and spirit.

A true daughter of London, she grew up...

Published on May 16, 2026

Kari Reid Obituary

1965 - 2026

Kari Reid
August 10th, 1965 - May 8th, 2026

Kari passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Remembered by her students and colleagues of SD61 as Mrs. Reid, Kari was a caring and...

Published on May 16, 2026

Lord Jason David Thomas (Robert George) Smith (Swing) Obituary

1988 - 2026

New Westminster

Gone too soon. Predeceased by his loving grandparents, Tom and Jean Smith. Jason is survived by his mother, Kelly; Uncle Larry (Jo-Ann); Auntie Barb (Ron); as well as many cousins and wife, Anne.
Jason was a passionate member of the...

Published on May 16, 2026

Robert Stanley Higgins Obituary

1943 - 2026

HIGGINS, Robert Stanley "Bob"
June 6, 1943 - May 8, 2026

Robert Stanley Higgins, lovingly known as "Bob," passed away peacefully at Cowichan District Hospital on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born in Victoria BC, Bob was a master...

Published on May 16, 2026

Lillian Marie Szpak Obituary

1953 - 2026

Lillian Marie Szpak
April 25, 1953 - May 2, 2026

A pillar of her family and of her community, Lillian Marie Szpak (MA), loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and longtime Langford city councillor, passed away suddenly at home in...

Published on May 16, 2026

Agnes Isabel Ruhl Obituary

1926 - 2026

Victoria

Agnes died peacefully in her sleep, in Victoria, in her 99th year. She leaves behind five children, Anne (Jim Murray), Andrew (Susan Hirst), Nancy, Mary (Jim Coady), Jane (John Silva), twelve grandchildren Bill, Michael, Addie, Jessica,...

Published on May 16, 2026

Mr Thomas Rowbottom Obituary

1932 - 2026

1932-2026
On May 2, 2026, Thomas Rowbottom passed away at the age of 94. He was born in Victoria and worked for the city of Victoria for 32 years and was the Johnson Street (Blue Bridge) operator for 25 years. He is survived by his...

Published on May 16, 2026

Jill Langridge Obituary

Victoria

Langridge, Jill
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beautiful wife. After 4 years of battling with cancer, Jill passed peacefully on April 24th, 2026 in Victoria, BC, Canada.
She was deeply loved by husband Terry,...

Published on May 16, 2026

Glen Robin Pope PhD Obituary

1936 - 2026

Victoria

Glen Robin Pope, PhD, born in Victoria on August 18, 1936, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Lynda; his daughters, Sara, Katharine, Glynis, and Kristen; and...

Published on May 16, 2026

Lorietta Mearle Holtham (Rita) Obituary

2026

In loving memory of Lorietta (Rita) Holtham (formerly Dunkley) who passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 in Victoria, BC.
Loved and missed by her husband David - her children Russ (Laura), Shelley (Kim) and Dana (Russ). Beloved Nan...

Published on May 16, 2026

Cecilia (nee Weber) A. Joyce Obituary

JOYCE, Cecilia A. "Pat" (nee Weber)
Pat passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026.
Graveside service will be held June 4, 2026, 1:00 pm at St. Frances Xavier Church, Mill Bay.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your...

Published on May 16, 2026

Matthew Iain Thomas MacLean Obituary

1974 - 2026

Sooke

Matthew Iain Thomas MacLean
1974 - 2026
Born in Montreal December 22, 1974.
Beloved son of Ingrid and the late Iain MacLean, Dear brother of Angus (Jess), loving uncle of Kyle, Caitlin, Emily and Samuel.
Died in Sooke on March 15th...

Published on May 16, 2026

Carl Blais Obituary

1946 - 2026

Victoria

BLAIS, Carl
Carl passed away on February 17, 2026, at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, after prayers from his priest and a friend beside him.
His deeply loved twin sister, and both parents, died several decades previously. He is survived by...

Published on May 16, 2026

Ilse Wallace Obituary

1940 - 2026
Ilse Pasch was born in 1940 in the city of Bremen in northern Germany. She immigrated to Canada in 1954 with her parents Hans Werner and Hilde (lllmann) and her younger sister Helga (MacKinnon). The family settled in Kelowna...

Published on May 16, 2026

Irvin James Olsen Obituary

1928 - 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Irvin James Olsen who died peacefully April 21, 2026 with his family by his side.
Irvin was born in Comox BC, December 5, 1928 to Oscar and Catherine Olsen. He grew up in Courtenay...

Published on May 15, 2026

Beverley Helene Perry Obituary

1952 - 2026

Beverley Helene Perry
January 16, 1952 - April 24, 2026

Bev passed comfortably at home on April 24th on her own terms with loved ones by her side. She leaves behind her husband Mark Hallam and beloved stepchildren Maery (Rodrigo),...

Published on May 15, 2026

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