Born Oct.2,1969 Died Dec.26,2025. After 2 years of pain and suffering.Now at peace he leaves behind his Father Mike Kelly and Step Mother Eva, his Mom Gail and Step Dad Al Reid.His sister Tina and his 2 lovely daughters Katelyn of Montreal and Jocelyn of Victoria.His loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. His best friend Melissa   [read more…]

Kathy Lea Dreilich, beloved wife, sister, stepmother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 65. Born on June 22, 1960 in Summerland BC, to Pauline and Ken Marshall, Kathy spent her early years in the Okanagan Valley alongside her sister, Marilyn.  She was   [read more…]

Anne was born in Gorseinon, South Wales in Aug. Of 1941. The youngest of three children. Her father a Norwegian evangelist and her mother a Welsh homemaker. Anne was pre-deceased by her parents, siblings and grandaughter Tasha. She is survived by her husband of 64 yrs Gareth and three daughters, Corinne (Rick), Andrea (Rob) and   [read more…]

Ronald Gary Shelton October 14, 1938 – December 4, 2025 Losing a parent reshapes your world, and finding the right words to honor our Dad is difficult. Ronald “Ron” Shelton was born on October 14, 1938, near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, and passed away on December 4, 2025, in Victoria, BC. In his final months, his greatest   [read more…]

Gary Wilfred Bishop July 16, 1938-November 15, 2025 Gary passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 at the age of eighty-seven in Victoria, BC. Born in Victoria in 1938 to Harry and Clara (Oddy) Bishop, he was the second youngest of six children. Despite the challenges and hardships his family faced as a result of   [read more…]

James, age 48, of Victoria, BC passed away peacefully on Nov 16, 2025, surrounded by his family and BMX family, after a lengthy illness due to terminal renal failure. James was born on Oct 24, 1977, in Victoria, BC. James was a four-decade member of Victoria BMX club along side his dad Ken Williams (1938-2018).   [read more…]

Marion McIntyre: A Life Beautifully Lived The world lost a bright light on November 1st, 2025, when our beloved Mom, Marion Rose McIntyre, passed away peacefully in Sidney, BC, at the age of 92. Born in British Columbia, she was the eldest of four children and was predeceased by her husband, Ronald A. McIntyre, in   [read more…]

Richard Bernard Nicholls “Rick” February 8, 1954 – October 1, 2025 A great heart has been stilled. Rick passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. A lifelong Victorian, Rick is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Esty Nicholls; children Starr Parsons-Scheuer (Greg), Melanie S. Murphy, and Michael J. Abbott; brother Ronald Gary Nicholls   [read more…]

Alan Gardner November 8, 1941 – August 28, 2025 Alan Gardner passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. Alan will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him, his partner Maren Watson; his children Wayne (Brenda), Danna (Sydney), Monique (Corey), and Jacqui (Craig); and his grandchildren Rhianna, Helina, Isabelle, and Christian. He is also   [read more…]

With profound sadness, we  announce the passing of Tom Cawson, a valued member of the Simply Cremations and Funeral Services team. Tom joined the funeral industry in 1991, dedicating over 30 years to providing compassionate care and exceptional service to families during their most difficult times. Throughout his career, Tom demonstrated unwavering professionalism, kindness, and   [read more…]