Paul C.G. Hyatt
March 23, 2007
February 13, 1921 – March 22, 2007
Paul was born in Wordsworth, Saskatchewan and was baptized and confirmed by his late father, The Reverend Francis Hyatt.
Mary Jane Massick
March 22, 2007
MASSICK, Mary Jane – Born August 1, 1936 in Victoria, BC passed away at home on March 19, 2007. Predeceased by her husband, Albert Harold in May 10, 1998, Mary leaves behind her five children: daughters,
Irena Blanch (Honey) Pass nee Burkmar
March 21, 2007
February 12, 1914 – March 19, 2007
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our wonderful mum, Honey Pass. Born in Fauquier BC.
Harvey Mickelson
March 20, 2007
Harvey left us on March 20, 2007 going on to the next stage of his spiritual journey.
James Gardener Beebe
March 20, 2007
With great sadness and shock we announce the unexpected death of James Gardner Beebe. He was born in Lincoln, Neb, February 7th, 1945 and died in Victoria, BC, on March 19, 2007. Adored husband of Lorna Harris, a most wonderful, protective, and guiding parent to Maiga and Lyle, his mother’s treasured son, and mentor to Sam, Jim Beebe was loved and cherished by all his family. In addition to his wife Lorna, and Maiga and Lyle, he leaves his mother, Thelma June Beebe, his brother and sister-in-law Jared and Ann Marie Beebe, his brother and sister-in-law Joel and June Beebe, his mother-in-law Norah Harris, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Adrienne Harris and Robert Sklar, nieces and nephews. We are all heartbroken at the loss of this marvelous, gifted, socially responsible man.
He was, as his friend Katherine Holt said, a quintessential Canadian, though he arrived in the 1960′s as a politicized anti-war activist. Beginning as a reporter for the Toronto Star, Jim worked in the Yukon from 1973 to 1992 as a newspaper editor and publisher, and in the Yukon government on aboriginal rights, policy and planning. It was there that he began a great love for the Canadian outdoors. For the rest of his life, he maintained his passion for the natural environment and for the social and political world. He came to Victoria in 1992 to work for the British Columbia government as a senior advisor in several ministries and in the Government Policy and Communications Office, continuing a life- long interest in development, social policy, and opportunities for employment.
Jim leaves a trail of colleagues, fellow co-conspirators, and devoted like-minded buddies, involved in many progressive projects over more than three decades. Recently Jim was proud to participate and serve on the Advisory Planning Commission and the Downtown Advisory Commission for the City of Victoria. He was a Director of Trafford Publishing, an on-demand publishing service in Victoria.
Jim and Lorna were at a particularly sweet moment in a wonderful life and love affair. Children launched and thriving, work was winding down and yet Jim found interesting projects to engage his social conscience and his formidable intellect. How we would all have hoped for the chance to see Jim, sailing, and biking, Jim and Lorna traveling, enjoying music, living together in a long and interesting conversation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 12:00 noon.
Dragica Ann Vrbanek
March 20, 2007
Passed away in Victoria on March 16, 2007.
Irene Yvette Reay
March 20, 2007
REAY, Irene Yvette (Gagne) the last of twelve children passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Royal Jubilee Hospital on March 16, 2007. Born on August 8, 1918 in Maillardville, B.C. Predeceased by her loving husband, Richard Reay, she is survived by her loving family daughter, Pauline (Richard) Scherr; sons, Dennis (Bernadette) and Frank (Bernadette); grandchildren, Michael (Christina), Deborah (Ian), Katherine (Tony), Kertis (Amber), Cynthia (Owen), Bradley (Stacy), Jordan, Caleb; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, Brooke, Alexa, Bryant, Megan, Taiyler. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Alice Gagne, Lillian (Frank) Cambridge.
Irene was a long time member of the C.W.L.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at McCall Bros. Family Chapel from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21st. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, 2060 Haultain Street at 12:10 pm with Rev. Father Peter Ho. Interment to follow at Hatley Memorial Gardens. Donations if desired, may be sent to Beckley Farm Lodge Adult Day Care, 63 Gorge Road East, Victoria, B.C. V9A 1L2.
Lorna June Hatch
March 20, 2007
July 12, 1948 – March 17, 2007
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorna June Hatch, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Steven Lott
March 16, 2007
At the age of 39 Steve was taken from our lives suddenly on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. The love of his life, Lisa (wife) is left with the special memories of her best friend and soul mate.
John Francis Garrett
March 15, 2007
Passed away on March 15, 2007, he was born in Saanich on March 6, 1924.
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