Briane Andersen
June 5 2026, Briane’s Day Today was a bittersweet day as family, friends, and loved ones gathered to say farewell to Briane Leon Andersen. Briane faced the end of his life as he lived it—with thoughtfulness, intention, grace, and deep consideration for others. He often reminded people, with a smile, that it was “Briane with [read more…]
Peter Saunders
Peter Saunders April 25, 1937 – May 30, 2026 “Grandpa never seemed like he was humoring us. He was always interested.” Of all the memories shared after Peter Saunders died on May 30, 2026, that observation from his grandson Chris may come closest to explaining who he was. People felt at home around Peter. Whether [read more…]
The Reverend Frederick Paul Gehrs
Surrounded by the love of beloved companions nearby and far away, Pastor Fred Gehrs died at Royal Jubilee Hospital on June 3, 2026, following a heart attack earlier in the week. Fred was born on February 21,1939, in Chicago IL. He was the youngest child of Gerhard and Martha (Drebes) Gehrs. He spent formative years [read more…]
Geoffrey Duncombe Giles
Giles, Geoff May 5,1940 – March 12, 2026 Born in Twickenham, Geoff grew up in post-war London and after attending Christ’s Hospital School and working at the National Physics Laboratory, while studying for A levels, he subsequently earned a chemistry degree at the University of Birmingham. There, he met the absolute love of his life [read more…]
Lawren Brown
An amazing man has left the planet. If you knew him, you know. Born in Comox in 1960, he departed peacefully from the Saanich Peninsula Hospital in 2026 after a short battle with dementia, with a lot of living in between. He was predeceased by his mother, father and sister. Lawren was a passionate man, [read more…]
Malin David Sorby Thompson
Malin David Sorby Thompson With deep sadness we say “Until we meet again”, to our dear Mal/Dad/Poppy, a wonderful Husband, Father, Grand Father and Great-Grandfather who died peacefully at “Nearly 98” on May 16, 2026 in Saanichton, BC. A fun-loving and well-travelled gentle man with a heart of gold, Mal was quick with a quip [read more…]
Arland David Robson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arland David Robson, loving husband, father, and grandfather, suddenly at his home in Sidney, BC. Dad lost his inspirational battle with cancer just ten days prior to his 82nd birthday. He refused to let his illness keep him down and could be seen daily [read more…]
Barbara Murray Sorrie
That “Long good-bye” became a final one on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Sydney; her children, Iain (Jenn), Donna (Brett); grandchildren, Jordan, Sofia and Rylan; her remaining sister Flora and many nieces nephews and friends. Born in Inverurie, Scotland on March 23, [read more…]
Wayne Harold Wright
On Monday, May 4, 2026, Wayne Harold Wright passed away at 87 years after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his soulmate & wife of over 60 years, Grevyne, son Sean, brother Jack (Marie), sister-in-law Debbie and numerous nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his youngest brother, Bob (Debbie). Wayne formed Wayne H. Wright [read more…]
Brian Edward Wesley Dowse
DOWSE, Brian Edward Wesley, Brian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in Victoria, B.C., at the age of 87. Brian was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 18, 1938. He studied civil engineering at Trinity College Dublin and got his master’s degree at the University of Illinois [read more…]