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…]

Paul Anthony Crilly In every memory, we find a part of you. ~ Unknown It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Anthony Crilly. Paul passed away on September 19th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Zoria, daughter Barbara Tanya Marya Koike   [read more…]

Donna Schurman (nee Huculak) December 1962-August 26, 2025 With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Donna Schurman, who left us peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 62. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Donna was the fifth of ten children born to Katherine and John Huculak. From a young age, she   [read more…]

Paul Stanford Gotto June 6, 1947 – September 3, 2025 Born in the Cottage Hospital, Bovey Tracey, Devon, England to Jane Chaffey Gotto and Mark Stanford Gotto. Educated at Douie Hill School in England. After finishing school Paul arrived in Canada to visit his Maternal grandparents for the first time, and decided not to go   [read more…]

Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson (née Garrow) was born February 20, 1944 in Sudbury, Ontario and passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at Sidney All Care after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease in Sidney, BC. Betty is survived by her loving husband of nearly 60 years Robert “Bob” Johnson, whom she married on December 4,   [read more…]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Victoria Susan Elizabeth Kipot, cherished daughter of Victor and Rita Kipot, on August 18, 2025. Vicki was a loving sister to Brenda, Ron, Kevin, and Florie. She was a devoted and proud auntie to Nina (Kian), Charlie, Sophie (Bruce), Serena, Ronin, Casper,   [read more…]

With his beloved and loving wife by his side, Jim left us on July 18, 2025. An academically gifted man, he held a PhD in Psychology from the University of Michigan, where he specialized in ExperimentalDesign. He believed in the pursuit of truth through science and over his distinguished career he wrote, edited, or contributed   [read more…]