Obituaries

Louise Kaiser

Louise Kaiser

August 16, 1913 to December 27, 2011 Passed away peacefully at 98. A native Victorian, Louise was predeceased by her loving husband, George and sons, John and Bruce. She will be sadly missed but not forgotten by son, Ed and daughter, Margaret (Ernie Wahl) and grandchildren, Rodney (Stephanie, Becky), Wendy Raymond (Nathan, Taneesha, Jacob) Kevin

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Shirley Lemon

Mom/Nana peacefully passed away on January 2, 2012. She will always be remembered by daughter Kim (Don), granddaughter Holly, son Wayne (Melanie) grandchildren Tiffany, Brandon, Matthew and Spencer. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Victoria Hospice, Richmond Pavilion, 1952 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8R 1J8, in Shirley’s

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David Christopher Stevens MRAIC

David Christopher Stevens MRAIC

1921 – 2012 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of David Christopher Stevens in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by sister, Margaret (Stevens) Michel, Salmon Arm, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia and daughter, Maureen (Gary) Nisbet, grandsons, Connor and Spencer of London, Ontario; niece, Barbara (Bruce) Hunter

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Ronald Barkley Webb

Ronald Barkley Webb

1943 – 2011 With profound sadness, the family of Ron Webb wishes to announce his sudden passing after a lengthy battle with cancer on December 31, 2011. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his much loved family. Ron was born to Reginald and Ruth Webb on May 10, 1943 in McBride, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; sons, Tory

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Pierre Geoffrion

Pierre Geoffrion

April 25, 1930 – December 27, 2011 Pierre Geoffrion passed away peacefully on December, 27, 2011, in Victoria B.C. following a battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Claire Ouimet, he also leaves to mourn his children, Pierre (Annie Bouchard), Suzanne (Daniel Terrault), Michèle (Réjean Rochette), Marc (Chantal Bélisle) and his first wife and

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Elizabeth Nancy (Beth) Vistisen

Elizabeth Nancy (Beth) Vistisen

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully at Hospice on December 24, 2011. Predeceased by husband Poul (1999). Survived by Son Greg (Tracy) Vistisen; Daughters Cyndie Richdale, Karen (Dave) Turner and Marni (Tom) Harwood; Grandchildren; Shayla (fiancé Eric), Jesse, Taryn, Maggie, Makensi, Nicolas, Brennan, Graysen, Thane

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Raymond Charles Douglas Gould

Raymond Charles Douglas Gould

GOULD – Raymond Charles Douglas died peacefully at home on December 27, 2011. He was born on March 2, 1925 in Camrose, Alberta. Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hazel (nee McKenzie), daughters Linda (Dave) and Susan (Rob), and son Brian (Lana). He is also survived by his grandchildren Christine (Christopher), Jason, Keelan, Neva, Annika,

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Iris McMullen (nee Hanney)

Iris McMullen (nee Hanney)

Iris McMullen (nee Hanney) passed away peacefully after a courageous 18 year battle with Huntington disease on December 28, 2011 at Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC at the age of 86. Predeceased by her loving husband Leslie; sisters Bessie, Clarice and brother Tom. Survived by daughters Gail (Gordon) Sheppard of Cloverdale, BC and Lynn (Dale)

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Donald Fraser MacLachlan

Donald Fraser MacLachlan

February 19th, 1923 – December 23rd, 2011 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our uncle, brother and friend, Donald Fraser MacLachlan. Don or Donnie as he was commonly known amongst his friends was a native Victorian, graduating from Victoria High School in 1940. He went on to serve in the War from 1942 to 1946. Don was predeceased

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Thomas Derek (Bud) Abbott

October 2, 1928 – December 22, 2011 With great sadness, we announce the passing of Bud, after a short battle with pneumonia. Bud passed away at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Extended Care Unit 2, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents, Christopher and Sally and his wife, Mary. Survived by his daughter, Susan Abbott and son-in-law,

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Doris Cathryn Whittle

Doris Cathryn Whittle

1929 – 2011 Doris passed away very peacefully on December 26, 2011 after a 5 ½ year battle with cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Derek, whose love for her knew no bounds through 60 years of marriage. Also grieving deeply is her son, Steve (in Texas), his wife, Kim and their children, Bradley, Michael, Courtney and Chase. Doris’

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John William Hartland

John William Hartland

(September 9, 1950 – December 23, 2011) John died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at home December 23rd after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Porthcawl, Wales, John was predeceased by his father Peter, in 1973. He is survived in Wales by his mum Betty, sister Simone (Gerald) and niece Rhiannon, and in Victoria by his son Peter, daughter

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Ruth MacLaren

Ruth MacLaren

Ruth MacLaren (nee Higman) passed away in her sleep on December 23, 2011 in Victoria, BC. She was born on February 11, 1919 in Ottawa, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband, John in 1987, Ruth is survived by her daughters, Connie and Beth and their husbands, David and Len and by her nephews, David, Gordon and George Ogilvie and their families. Ruth

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Louis Joseph Cyrille St. Hilaire

Louis Joseph Cyrille St. Hilaire

February 9th, 1915 – December 21st, 2011 With much sadness, we announce that Louis Joseph Cyrille St. Hilaire departed this world on December 21st, 2011. Born in St. Malo, MB, he was predeceased by his loving wife of over 50 years, Irene St. Hilaire, on June 2nd, 1992. He leaves behind his six children Theresa Rockson (William), Louise Rees, Angele

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Jack Charles Tang

Jack Charles Tang

Passed away peacefully on December 21, 2011 at age 92. A native Victorian, Jack was predeceased by his loving wife Bessie; brother Kee; and sister Leona Mah. He is survived by brother Harry (Carol); sisters Jennie Lee, Beatrice Tang, and Ethel Lee-Ott (Edward) of Toronto; he also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and his godson Colin Joe (Donna),

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Irene Lotte Plaxton (nee Marshman)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother on December 23, 2011. Irene was born on July 17, 1926 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by her brother Alfrid; she will be sadly missed by her daughters Chris (Doug) Fraser, Teresa (Leland) Stanford; brother Wilfrid; sister Lynn (Jack) Pynn; numerous nieces and nephews. We would like to

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John William Howard

John William Howard

Howard, John William (Jack) passed away peacefully at Victoria on Thursday December 15, 2011. Jack was born in Victoria, BC on November 15, 1926 to Rose and C.A. (Bob) Howard. He was predeceased by Josephine, who died April 15, 2005, and to whom he was happily married for 56 years. Jack was also predeceased by his much loved and admired older brother,

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Irene Joyce Taylor

Irene Joyce Taylor

TAYLOR, Irene Joyce passed away on December 21, 2011 in Sidney , BC. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Frederick and Fanny Blackhall, on June 11, 1926. Mom is survived by Kathy (Bernard), Ian (Rosemary) and Randy (Vivian); grandchildren James (Kaite), Kristine, Ashley ( Pete), Michael, Bradley (Amanda) and Kyle; great-grandchildren Riley, Leeam, Bishop,

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Doris James (nee Doria Ragaa Mohamed Badr)

Doris James – (Doria Ragaa Mohamed Badr – maiden name), died peacefully on December 16th in Victoria BC. She was born on June 1st 1935 in Suez, Egypt. Survived by her husband Michael, and son, Joseph James, Doris will be missed by family and friends. Doris and Michael met in Cairo Egypt. Doris agreed to marry Michael on their third date.

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Annie May Swayze

Annie May Swayze

Annie May Swayze, (nee, Logan) , (aka, Clarkson) passed away peacefully in the company of family and friends and in the loving care of staff at Mt. St. Mary in Victoria on Saturday, December 17, 2011. A tribute and celebration of her life will take place at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson at Vancouver Streets, Victoria, BC on Saturday, December

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