Rita Ireland
July 30, 2011
Born on May 27, 1921 in Hoey, SK. Passed away peacefully on July 27, 2011 in Victoria, BC. She will be missed by her son, daughter and families.
A Funeral Service will be held at McCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception in the McCall’s Family Centre. Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park.
Margaret (Peggy) Selbie Pearlman
July 29, 2011
Margaret (Peggy) Selbie Pearlman
August 27, 1915 – July 24, 2011
Peggy Pearlman passed away on July 24, 2011 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ed. She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her son Paul, her daughter- in- law Stephanie, her grandchildren Lisa and Robert, her brother John Taylor, her nieces and nephews Sari, Matthew, Lisa, Everard, Sherry, and Joyce, their families and her many friends.
Peggy was born at Telegraph Point, British Columbia and raised first in the cannery town of Port Essington on the Skeena River, and later, in Victoria. In 1939 she travelled to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, but had to return to Canada on the outbreak of the Second World War. She found employment as a social worker in Vancouver, and later met and married Ed in 1943, before he went overseas to serve with the Canadian Army in Europe. After she married, Peggy devoted her life to her family and her home, and developed and cherished a wide circle of friends.
Peggy Pearlman had a zest for life, a strong sense of her own style, and loved to travel. She and Ed shared fond memories of summer trips to Lake O’Hara in the Rockies, and vacations in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and South Africa. Peggy took pride in the accomplishments of all of her family, including her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their children. In later years she met the challenges and infirmities of aging with grace and resilience. She was determined to maintain her own independence, and succeeded in doing so until the end.
Our family thanks all the staff of Berwick House, and her many friends there.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday August 6, 2011 at 2:00 pm at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 600 Richmond Road (at Richardson), in Victoria. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Marie Albina Ziller
July 29, 2011
ZILLER, Marie Albina Lemony was born in Pokesudie, New Brunswick on June 2 (thereabouts), 1912. She was orphaned at a young age and lived with various relatives and their families, before settling down in Fort William (now Thunderbay) with a particularly notorious stepmother (aunt). She enrolled and subsequently graduated from Teachers College (Northbay Ont.) and taught in the Catholic school system in Fort William. She met her husband to be, a university professor, Wolf Ziller (predeceased) there and after a courtship period, they drove west, were married and settled in Victoria. It was on a trip to India that Lemonys life shifted. Always a seeker with a strong spirtual nature, she was directed to a Guru who lived in a village in the northern Punjab. She became an initiate and devotee, and upon returning to Victoria became instrumental in directing others to this Spiritual path. She had a tremendous humor and sharp wit (I often thought of her as zinger Ziller). She was as honest and charitable as I would only strive to be. She was loved by many, and her smiling happy face will be missed by all who knew her. She escaped the confines of her mortality at 9:00pm, June 24th. God speed Lemony…I’ll see you there! “The old gray mare she aint what she used to be.”….. One of her favourite sayings. Radha Soami. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
Gwen Ellen MacKenzie
July 28, 2011
In loving memory of Gwen Ellen MacKenzie, born on October 4, 1957 in Kamloops B.C. Gwen passed away peacefully after a lifetime of courage on July 25, 2011 in Victoria B.C. She is survived by her father, Rodrick MacKenzie; siblings, Scott MacKenzie, Sylvia Berg and her three children, Colin, Michellé and Conor Hathorn as well as her two lovely grandchildren. Gwen was a gentle, dignified and wonderfully talented woman. She has passed on and left us with profound gifts that will be cherished always.
In your memory mother with love.
Visitation will be held at McCall Bros. Family Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Wednesday, August 3 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. In Honour of Gwen’s life, a service will follow at 3:00 pm. Condolences may be offered below.
Aislynn Lee Drysdale
July 27, 2011
DRYSDALE, Aislynn Lee passed away suddenly at the age of 33 on July 21, 2011 at her home in Kamloops, BC. Predeceased by her son Aidan, her uncle, Brad Troutman and grandmother Marion Troutman. She is survived by mother, Leanne Troutman (Norm), father Peter Drysdale (April), brother Dylan Drysdale (Betty), grandfather, Robert Troutman, grandmother, Clarisse Drysdale, step-brothers Drew, Aaron and Lee, her loving boyfriend, Oliver Peever and numerous friends and business associates. Aislynn was a sweet and loving young woman who brought so much joy to all of us. She will be greatly missed and forever cherished in our hearts.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, at MCCALL BROS FLORAL CHAPEL, 1400 Vancouver Street, Victoria BC. Pastor Dave Perry will officiate. No reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SIDS & Kids Foundation.
Antonio Basile Katahanas
July 25, 2011
January 17, 1918 – July 18, 2011
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Antonio Basile Katahanas at the age of 93. ln Canada, he is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Eleni; his daughters, Angela (Bruno) and Effy (Greg); his grandchildren, Antonnia, Zinnia and Nevio and nephew, Vasilis Antoniadis. Born in Lesvos, Greece, Antonio left his home at the age of 16 in search of a better life for himself and his future family. Along the way, he encountered many trials, tribulations and adventures. He fought on the frontlines during WWII, as well as in the Greek Civil War where he was imprisoned for his political beliefs. With the end of the Civil war, he went on to serve in the Greek Merchant Marine affording him the opportunity to see much of the world. He chose to settle in Canada in 1959, starting in Montreal. Working his way across the country, he eventually settled in Prince Rupert where he started his retail business, got married and began to raise his family. Retiring in Victoria in 1978, he built his dream home where he spent hours cultivating his garden of many vegetables and fruit trees. A man of few words, he firmly believed that actions spoke louder. He lived a healthy, full life with honesty, conviction, and perseverance. We would like to express sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital for the loving care and support they provided Antonio and his family. His greatest joy was his family who will miss him dearly as will his surviving relatives and friends in Canada, Greece and the United States.
Private family ceremony. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Angus McKenzie Firth Morton
July 23, 2011
March 19, 1930 – July 20, 2011
Born in Govan, Scotland, Angus passed away in hospital surrounded by loved ones. Angus is survived by his beloved wife Lily; two daughters, Anna and Katie; grandsons, Jesse and Aidan; sons-in-law, Shane and Craig and dear nephews and nieces.
Angus will be remembered as someone who was full of passion, actively fighting all of his life for social justice. He was also devoted to the Program, but most of all, to his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC on Sunday, July 31st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com
Dr. David L.C. Dunlap
July 22, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. David L.
C. Dunlap, 74, on July 20, 2011.
A gentleman and a gentle man, David passed away peacefully at Victoria
Hospice surrounded by his family after an arduous battle with lung
disease.
Born July 9, 1937 to Air Marshall C.R. Dunlap (2003) and Hester
(Cleveland) Dunlap (2005). David attended Trinity College School as a
young boy and went on to Queen’s university graduating Meds ’62. He
completed his residency in anaesthesia and practiced in Kingston, ON,
moving on to Victoria, BC, where he practiced at The Royal Jubilee
Hospital. David treated his colleagues with utmost respect and gave
his patients the highest standard of care. He was an accomplished
calligrapher and a techie ahead of his time. He loved to travel and
spend time with his family.
Predeceased by Isabella (Farlinger) Dunlap (1999), David is survived
by his wife Elizabeth and his children James and Kim (Benson) – Ella
and Ben; Hester and Sean Keelor – Chelsea; Charles and Lisa (Furtado)
and Allison. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. P.
M. Huggett for his outstanding care and support, and to the staff at 8
North RJH and Victoria Hospice.
David will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial
service will be held at McCall Bros Funeral Chapel (Johnson &
Vancouver) on Sunday July 24, 2011 at 2pm followed by a reception at
the Victoria Golf Club (1110 Beach Drive Victoria, B.C.) at 3:30pm.
Flowers gratefully declined, donations may be made to a charity of
your choice or to the Meds ’62 bursary at Queen’s University in
David’s name. The bursary is awarded on the basis of financial need
to an undergraduate student in the School of Medicine.
(www.givetoqueens.ca) Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.mccallbros.com.
Lynn Logan
July 19, 2011
January 15, 1955 – July 16, 2011
It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful Lynn. She is survived and deeply missed by her husband, Gordon Behie and children, Dana (Andrew) and Gaelan (Lacey). Also mourning this loss are her mother, Noreen Logan; sisters, Kathy Logan, Janice (Tom) Schreiber, Barb Logan, Carolyn (Cam) Janke; best buds Jillyn Shipley and Claire Whitehead as well as countless friends and family. Lynn had the warmest of smiles, a contagious giggle and such a special way about her. She touched the lives of all those that had the pleasure of meeting her. We take comfort knowing that she was surrounded by her loved ones as she peacefully left this world and that she has been reunited with her father, Mark and son, Jarrod.
A service to celebrate Lynn’s life will be held in MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Marie Miska (nee Brockhausen)
July 19, 2011
Marie passed away peacefully of pneumonia on July 18, 2011 in Victoria, B.C. She was born on April 27, 1925 in Loksa, Estonia. Marie is survived by her husband, John, as well as by her sisters, Ursula, Dora and Karin (Rudolf Schudrowitz) and many nieces and nephews in Germany. Marie and John were married in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 3, 1965. She was a research technologist at the University of Manitoba. After relocating to Ottawa, she became a medical research technologist at the University of Ottawa. After having moved to Lethbridge, Alta., Marie took an early retirement and assisted John in his bibliographic and literary research. Her hobbies included are stone carving, hiking and travelling. After John’s retirement from Agriculture Canada Libraries, they relocated to Victoria, B.C. in 1992.
A Celebration of Marie’s Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., with Stephen Swift officiating. A Reception will follow in the McCall’s Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Cancer Agency, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 6V5. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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