Doreen Amey Baker
August 29, 2011
Born on June 27, 1920 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Royal Jubilee Hospital on August 28, 2011. Predeceased by her husband, Clarence on March 1, 2007. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Peg; sons, Larry and Brent (Terry); grandchildren, James (Tanja), Kimberly (Liam); great-grandchildren, Clara and Hannah, Brantley, Braxton and Braidon. Special thanks to the staff at Parkwood Place and the nursing staff at the Oncology Department 8 South, Royal Jubilee Hospital, for their exceptional care.
A Celebration of Life will be held in MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Elsie Coles
August 29, 2011
May 31, 1927 – August 26, 2011
With great sadness we announce the passing of a very special woman. Predeceased by her husband, Ron; Elsie will be missed and remembered by sons, Walter (Mary), Jamie (Annette); daughter, Sylvia (Jaymie); grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.
Elsie loved to sing, dance and perform – a true entertainer. She was also a people-person and over her lifetime developed a large circle of loyal friends. She had a genuine concern for the welfare of others; volunteering for various charities and working with special needs adults. Elsie will be remembered and missed for her sense of humor and enthusiasm for life.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church on North Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Victoria Symphony. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Donald John FITZ-PATRICK
August 29, 2011
passed away suddenly at Royal Jubilee Hospital, with Betty at his side on August 21, 2011 at the age of 75.
A very special thank you to Dr Anton Rabien, Dr Tracy Forsberg and staff. To the Otter Point Rescue team and the Sooke Ambulance paramedics for their timely and gracious service. To Terry, Pat and Tim McNamara for being so supportive in time of need. Thank you Colleen.
Private cremation.
Jean François Castonguay
August 28, 2011
March 10, 1938 – August 25, 2011
After a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease, Jean passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC. He was born in Ottawa and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering at the University of Ottawa. Jean held various management positions over his 38 year career within the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. He was an avid nature enthusiast spending countless hours sharing his love and passion for the outdoors with his family and friends. Jean is survived by his wife, Sharon (married for 46 years) and their three sons: Paul (Leslie), Maurice (Doris), Charles (Agnès), and six grandchildren. His funeral was held earlier this week at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Donations can be made on his behalf to the Victoria Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Centre http://vepc.bc.ca/donate-to-vepc/tribute-gifts.html. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sequoiagardens.com
Ewald August Schroter
August 27, 2011
“Eddie”, as he was affectionately known by his friends, died peacefully at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. on August 25, 2011.
Eddie was born on August 11, 1927 in Glashütte, Upper Silesia, Germany, the youngest of seven siblings (Gerhard, Karl, Ilse, Hilde, Alfred, Herbert). Ed is predeceased by his wife of thirty-two years, Gertrude, in 1988 and is survived by his daughter Ruth, son-in-law Abby,cherished grandchildren Alycia, Anna and Aaron, his dear partner Lotti, and many other close relatives and friends.
Eddie apprenticed as a welder at Hennigsdorf Berlin, Germany during the war years, and by the time he applied to come to Canada in 1951, he was already a journeyman. Holding A, B, and C Welding tickets, his prolific skills in Oxy-Acetylene and Arc-Atom welding took him to the Alberta pipelines and numerous B.C. projects,including the Ocean Falls Pulp Mill, the Kemano Power Station, and to Malaspina College in Nanaimo as its first welding instructor. Throughout his professional career, Eddie was a member of the Boiler Makers Union of Victoria, Local 191.
One of Eddie’s many trade stops was in Victoria, where he met and fell in love with Gertrude “Gertie” Glashuettner of Mödling, Austria. He married Gertie in 1955, and they had a daughter Ruth soon after. The family eventually settled in Victoria, where Eddie found work with Nicholson-Murdie Machines, Limited for over thirty years until he retired in 1989. An avid soccer fan, Eddie played semiprofessional soccer in Germany, and was coach of the Victoria Kickers in the late 1960’s and mid 1970’s. As a founding member of the Victoria Edelweiss Club in 1970, many weekends were spent both volunteering his labour skills, and sharing laughter over a beer with good friends. The last 23 years of his life were spent with his devoted partner Lotti, travelling extensively, sharing her great cooking, and visiting friends.
A celebration of Eddie’s life will be held on Friday Sept. 2, 2011 at Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Road, Victoria B.C. at 1 pm. Interment procession will follow after the service to Royal Oak Cemetery, and reception for family and guests afterwards.
Patrick John Melvin Causgrove-Carter
August 25, 2011
July 30, 1955 – August 24, 2011.
Patrick John Melvin Causgrove-Carter passed away on August 24, 2011 in Victoria, BC. Patrick was born July 30, 1955 in Windsor, Ontario. Patrick is survived by his wife of 19 years, Diana Carney; his children Christopher Carter, Lexi Carter and her fiance Brent Herron.
Patrick is the beloved son of Julie Frances Causgrove Carter and her beloved husband Reginald (Deceased 1994). Beloved brother of Lynne and Bill Bolton (Both deceased 1994), Reginald and Sandy Carter (Sandy deceased 2011) of Lansing, Michigan, Gary and Corry Carter of Georgetown, Robert and Maureen Carter of La Salle, Timothy and Eva Carter of Markham, Mary Elizabeth Carter (Deceased 1994) and her husband Michael McNamara of Windsor, and Julie Ann Ellis Carter and her husband Paul Ellis of Windsor.
Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, he attended Massey High School. He met and married Janice Ouelette Carter (Deceased 2010) and had their two beautiful children Christopher and Lexi. They lived in Windsor, London, and Toronto.
In 1990, Patrick went to Houston, Texas for a two week vacation and met Diana. Their first date was August 24, 1990. They married July 1992. After living in Houston, Texas for 18 years, Pat returned to Canada and was experiencing significant personal and professional success when fate cut short his efforts.
Anyone who knew Patrick knew he loved to have fun and was the life of the party. His main passions were working, baseball, golf, and the Rolling Stones.
Patrick loved to include anybody in his life and encouraged them to join in in sharing his passions. His goal every day was to help someone even in the smallest way whether it was a smile and a hello to a total stranger to helping someone with a project. He had a special knack for turning the negative into a positive and he approached all situations with this attitude.
He will be greatly missed by friends and family. Private services will be held in Windsor, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
Jean Alexandra Hutchinson
August 24, 2011
Jean passed away Sunday August 21, 2011 at Mount Edward Court, Victoria, BC. She was born in Prince Rupert, BC October 10, 1917 and is survived by Glen, her loving husband of 65 years. Predeceased by her only son Roger in 2005. Jean was a graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Class of 1941. She was so loved and will be so missed by her family and by the many dear and special friends she lovingly ‘gathered’ along her way.
Jean is also survived by her loving ‘Hutchinson’ Family:
Sister-in-law, Marjorie Murray, Annie Hutchinson & her children; son Roger Hutchinson; daughter Faye Taylor & husband Bob & family all of Nova Scotia; nieces, Heather Larow& husband Dale & their children; daughter, Jennifer & family; son, Bill Larow of Massachusetts, Marilyn Dumas & husband Bob of Florida, Kathy Ellis & husband Carson & family of Nova Scotia, Joan Murray of Nova Scotia & daughter Paula of Kelowna, BC; nephews, Gregor Cowell of Brazil & daughters, Joy Cowell, Fawn Cowell of Victoria, BC & Jasmine Cowell of Brazil, Glen Hutchinson of New Jersey. Also, Rose Byrne & husband Ed & their daughter Sheila Dobie, husband Nathan & their children Grace & Angus. Son Michael Byrne & his daughter Camille Byrne all of Sooke, BC.
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Roger Hutchinson’s Family: step-son Nathan Pearson & wife Heather & their two children Rylee & Maksim of Alberta & step-son Matthew Pearson & family of Mexico. Jean is also survived by her Loving Extended Families:
The Hitchcox family: ‘daughter’ Diane & Bob of Port McNeill, BC, god-daughter Jodi Guy & children, Steven Guy & Kennedy Volk of Campbell River, BC, & Tyler Guy of Victoria, BC.
Lori Hitchcox (Glen & Jean’s ‘on-call’ angel) Derrick Starck & sons, Lee & wife Coby of Alberta & Don & Ted of Victoria, BC. Darin Hitchcox & twin daughters, Aleighsha & Karrah of Port McNeill, BC & Ryan Hitchcox of Campbell River, BC. The Langford Family: Lorraine Langford & her two daughters, Lisa Langford-Leeson & husband Evan & their daughter Verity & Rina Langford-Kimmitt & husband Paul all of Victoria, BC. The Rivers Family: Bob Rivers (Jean’s ‘other son’) & his sons Casey Rivers & wife Tiffany & Iian Rivers & wife Lisa.
Jean was so delighted & proud to be ‘Grandma Jean’ to Verity Leeson, Rylee & Maksim Pearson.
And ‘Special Auntie’ to Kennedy Volk of Campbell River, BC & Mia Kennedy of Victoria, BC.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be held Monday – August 29th – 2PM at MCCALL’S FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1400 Vancouver Street at Johnson, Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation to
Victoria Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 in Jean’s memory would be appreciated.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
Johanna Veronica De Costa
August 23, 2011
Passed away in Victoria on August 19, 2011. She was born in Denzil, Saskatchewan on December 17, 1917. Johanna is survived by her loving husband, of 68 years, Edward; daughters, Eileen (Earl Wicks), Joanne (Joe Romano); sons, Michael and Robert and many special grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Johanna enjoyed curling, fishing and dancing in her younger life. She and Ed liked to travel in their retirement years. She always had a special place in her heart for Bowser, BC.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated in MCCALL BROS. FAMILY CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 2:00 pm. with a reception to follow in McCall’s Family Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
The Honourable Jack Layton
August 22, 2011
July 18, 1950 to August 22, 2011
In memory of the late Honourable Jack Layton, a Memorial Guest Register may be signed at McCall’s Downtown, 1400 Vancouver at Johnson Street.
Commencing Tuesday, August 23, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, a Memorial Guest Register may also be signed at McCall’s WestShore, 3212 Jacklin at Sooke Road, and at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive in Royal Oak.
Ivica Mlinar
August 22, 2011
Passed away in Victoria, BC on August 21, 2011. He was born in Podgajci, Croatia on September 24, 1950. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Maria; sons, Zeljko (Anita) and Ive; grandchildren, Ema and Marko and many extended family and friends in Canada and Croatia. Ivica was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who loved and cherished his family more than anything. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff for their kind and loving care.
Prayers will be offered at St. Leopold’s Mandic Church, 4081 Gordon Head Road in Victoria on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Leopold’s on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:00 am. Entombment at Royal Oak Burial Park with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Ivica’s memory to St. Leopold’s Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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