Tito Gerald Hoogland
November 28, 2008
Passed away suddenly on November 26, 2008. His enthusiasm for life and unique views of the world will be deeply missed and remembered by surviving parents, Tito and Epie Hoogland; siblings, Walter (Marilyn), Dick, Florina (Harry), Rita (Norm), Evelyn (Nick), Joe (Hester); stepchildren, Damon and Shannon Gauthier and the many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Victoria Christian Reformed Church, 661 Agnes Street.
Norman Andrew Hinds
November 27, 2008
Late of Sooke, B.C., he was born, raised and lived in Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by his father, Ben (1962); his first wife, Joyce (1998) and his mother, Betty (2007). He will be forever missed by his wife, Gillian (Edwards); his children, Cheryl, Bob and Gordon (Nicole). Also missing him are his grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Rachel, Brian and Jadelynn; great-grand-daughter, Bailey; step-sons, Erik and Mark Tandberg and his brother, Jim (Mary). His cat Alfie misses his lap. Norm’s passions during his life were first and foremost his family, followed by bowling, creating two Buick car clubs (Island Pacific Chapter of GS Club of America and Island Pacific Buick GS Club) and lately golfing (especially with his sons) and gardening . Norm was quite familiar with some of the history of Victoria through working for Trio Ready Mix Ltd. and related industry for over forty years. Cruising around, he would often point and say “I poured that”.
A Celebration of Norm’s Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 2:30. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Charles “Skip” Bryan
November 27, 2008
P.S. St. Peter, Skip will be the one wearing the plastic nose and glasses.
Maureen Janet Campbell (nee Jefferies)
November 26, 2008
Born on March 16, 1940 in Victoria, B.C. Passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital with her family by her side on November 25, 2008. Predeceased by her parents, Jack and Molly Jefferies and sister, Cynthia Finlay. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 45 years, Dave; daughter, Mary Borrowman (Jim); sons, Colin and Keith; grandchildren, Paul, Trevor, Sean, Stacey, Jordan and Scott as well as 3 great-grand-daughters.
A Celebration of Maureen’s Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Victoria Hospitals Foundation – Renal Unit, #602 – 620 View Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1J6.
Beverly Diane Donovan (nee Trafford)
November 26, 2008
Passed away suddenly at age 65 on November 23rd, 2008. Lovingly remembered by her son, Jeff; sisters, Maureen and Darlene and brother, William.
Diane was predeceased by her parents, Kathleen and Robert and son, Terry. She was born in Brantford, Ontario and moved to Victoria in 1977 and had a long career in banking and most recently as a Home Support Worker. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Marjorie Doris Sheldrake (nee Gibbs)
November 25, 2008
Passed away peacefully in Victoria on November 19, 2008. She was born in Cranbrook, B.C. on October 19, 1924. Predeceased by her husband William. Survived by many family and friends. Marjorie will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her.
Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s Street, Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice.
Frank Beryl Marsden
November 24, 2008
Passed away in Royal Jubilee Hospital. Born in Vancouver, a World War II naval veteran and long-time resident of Victoria; he is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marjorie Frances (Pledger); sister, Nora Bugg (Marsden); son, Richard (Barbara-Ann) and daughter, Nancy Bittner (Barry); grandchildren, David, Sian and Robert. He was an avid golfer and played numerous courses in the community. He will be long remembered for his rapier wit and his insights into human nature. Thank you for all the laughter, guidance and fun. You are sorely missed.
There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Ruby Margaret Horan
November 20, 2008
Ruby passed away at Victoria General Hospital on November 19, 2008. She was born in Victoria in 1920. An Army wife, Ruby resided in Victoria, Pembroke, Regina, Chilliwack, Kingston, Ottawa and London. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill who left on his Last Posting March 15, 2000. Ruby now joins him to be together for eternity. Ruby was also predeceased by her sister, Zora and her brothers, William Hook and Ernest Fairman. She is survived by her dear nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at Royal Oak Burial Park on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive.
Jane Marie Charity
November 20, 2008
Jane passed away with her family at her side in Victoria, BC, November 16, 2008. She was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on June 05, 1932. Predeceased by her husband Emil in 1996. Survived by her daughters; Pat Hornick, Susan Charity-McConnell (Michael) and Janet Utterson; sons Don and Dave; grandchildren, Steve (Janice), Mike (Shari), Bob, Nicky (Darren), Jimmy, Billy (Ginelle), Ashleigh and Corey; great-grand daughter, Makenna; step- great-grand daughter, Taylor; sisters, Rita, Roland (Bun), Majella; many nieces and nephews. Jane was a nursing assistant for over 30 years. She will be dearly missed by all the people whose lives she touched. No one can compare to her inner and outer beauty.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Parish, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2:30 pm with a reception to follow at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Nancy Helen Kitson
November 18, 2008
Nan Kitson was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 6, 1914. Her husband Al predeceased her in 1999. She is survived by two sons Don (Adrienne) in California, and Gary of Victoria; her sister, Jean, of Calgary; three grandchildren, Jennifer of Calgary, Jason and Alvin; and four grand children all of Arizona. Nan received her elementary and high schooling in Stettler, Alberta after which she took up teaching, a profession which she followed for 30 years. In 1940, she married Al Kitson of Botha, Alberta. The couple took up residence in Calgary where their two sons were born. After their retirement 1975, they purchased a winter home in Sun City, Arizona where they spent their next 18 winter months. In 1980, they purchased a home in Victoria where Nan had still resided. The couple were very enthusiastic curlers and lawn bowlers. After retirement they spent much of their time volunteering for many worthy causes.
During her teaching career, much of Nan’s work centred around developing a curriculum for the Alberta Department of Education and the Calgary School board. She helped pioneer the library system in the elementary schools in Calgary and developed the course of studies for the kindergartens. When the couple discovered their older son was born totally deaf, Nan contributed to the development of a correspondence course in lip reading and speech, put together by Mrs Spencer Tracery. (The Tracy’s also had a deaf son.) This course was sent all over the world. The use of this program helped enable the couples’ deaf son to complete his elementary and high schooling in the Calgary regular school system before entering university in the U.S.
Nan had been a member of the United Church, Victoria Fairfield Senior Centre, the Alberta Retired Teachers Association, the Canadian Club and several benevolent societies in Victoria. Service will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Family Chapel at McCall Bros. located at Vancouver and Johnson Streets. Reverend Gail Miller officiating.
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