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…]

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…]