Gunnar Bjornholt
May 31, 2004
Bjornholt – Gunnar Bjornholt passed away peacefully at his home in Victoria,
BC on the 28th of May 2004. He was born in Silkeborg, Denmark on the 24th
of April 1920 and immigrated to Canada in 1952. Gunnar is survived by his
loving wife and best friend of 56 years Nancy, daughter Karin (Maurice) of
Nanton Alberta, son Ivan (Debra) of Sooke BC and daughter Jo-Anne (Gerald)
of Shawnigan Lake BC. His grandchildren Leonard (Suzanne), Lee (Melanie),
Lonni, Skylar, Bobbi (Nik) and Desirae (Chris). His great grandchildren
Avery and Dominic and his step grandchildren Gina, Jessica and Haydn.
Dad will be missed for his compassion, wisdom, guidance and strength. His
life was an inspiration and everyone who was lucky enough to have known him
feel blessed. He made the world a better place for us all.
There will be a celebration of Gunnar’s life at the family home on Wednesday
the 2nd of June 2004 from 3pm. All friends are welcome to join the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Heart
Robert Barryford Walker
May 31, 2004
WALKER – Robert Barryford – Born September 11, 1924 in Gladstone, Manitoba, Barry passed away suddenly May 26, 2004 in Victoria, British Columbia.
Bernice (Bunny) Sendall
May 31, 2004
SENDALL – Bernice (Bunny) nee Miller, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at Glengarry Hospital on Friday, May 28, 2004 at age 95.
Percy Duckers
May 31, 2004
Duckers, P.W. (Don) Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2004.
Doris E. Mayar
May 31, 2004
MAYAR
L. Alan Roper
May 29, 2004
ROPER L. Alan Born in 1922 in Carlisle Castle, England, while his father W.A. Roper was stationed with the Border Regiment as R.S.M. After the war, in 1926, the family immigrated to Canada. Alan was a graduate of Vic High School, Victoria Normal School (Craigdarroch Castle) and UVic. He joined the Artillery (RCA) underage early in the second World War and later rose to the rank of Captain in the Royal Canadian Artillery. He taught for many years at numerous schools in the Victoria area. He married Anne E. Thomson in 1948 and had three children, John, Paul and Elizabeth. Alan’s hobby was collecting hobbies: sailing, photography, painting miniature lead military figures, genealogy, cycling, and E-Bay. Survived by his lovingwife of 56 years,Anne, daughter Elizabeth, son John (Margaret), grandchildren: Shayne (Tammy), Lavonne (Jason), Michael, Jesse, Joel and Jamie-Paul, and two great grandsons: Shaunison and Jaemus. Private family interment at Royal Oak Burial Park. Funeral service to be held at St. George’s Anglican Church, 3909 St. George’s Lane, in Cadboro Bay, 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2004, Archdeacon Logan McMenamie officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations can be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation of BC, #107-1001 Cloverdale Ave., Victoria, BC, V8X 4C9
Jeanne Elizabeth Maude Jolley
May 27, 2004
JOLLEY – Jeanne Elizabeth Maude passed away May 27, 2004 at the age of 87.
Allen Grant Morley
May 26, 2004
MORLEY
John (Jack) S. Spillette
May 25, 2004
SPILLETTE, John (Jack) S. – Born on May 4, 1926. Passed away peacefully on the morning of May 23, 2004 in Victoria, BC. Beloved husband of Marion; loving father of Carol, Joel (Claire) and Peter (Jill). Special grandfather to Allen, Christopher, Ali, Dylan, Robin and Wynoah; caring brother to Richard.
A man who gave so much to others will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Southlake Regional
Ruth Henrietta Pearce
May 21, 2004
PEARCE – Ruth Henrietta passed away to be with her Lord on May 19, 2004. She was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on June 15, 1923.
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