Christopher Richard Westmacott, age 38, of Victoria, BC passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Chris was born on December 4, 1986, in Victoria, BC, where his family lived a short time before moving to Burnaby. He attended school there for six   [read more…]

“To live is Christ and to die is gain.”  Philippians 1:21 The Reverend Dr. Ross Edward Bailey December 1938 (Montreal) – May 30, 2025 (Sidney By the Sea) Ross is survived by: His wife Carol Bailey (nee Ravenscroft) of 60 years; daughters Evelyn (Peter Langeman), and Pamela (Danny Eldridge); grandchildren Bailey (Evan Berlanti), Brynne (Josiah   [read more…]

Sadly, John lost his 12 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was a caring soul, with an abundance of love to share. John (Bic) was proud of his 30 years in the Fire Department, and his name will join those of his fallen brothers at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial in Ottawa, where he made   [read more…]

William (Bill) Rouslin Bill took his leave of this world on Thursday, May 22nd in a manner of his choosing, after suffering from a form of leukaemia. He always thought he’d live to be as old as his mother and sister when they died at 90, but the surprise diagnosis just four months ago meant   [read more…]

November 23, 1938 – April 19, 2025 Michael passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Sunderland, England, he immigrated to Canada in 1958. An accomplished Landscape Designer, his legacy lives on in the Japanese Garden in the Esquimalt Gorge Park which he and son Sean lovingly restored, the Japanese Garden at the Horticulture   [read more…]

Ernst J. Glashutter July 4, 1936 – March 30, 2025 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Ernst Glashutter, who died peacefully, in Victoria, British Columbia. Born in Austria in 1936, Ernst’s life was a testament to resilience, craftsmanship, and love for family. In 1953, he found the love of his   [read more…]

It’s with a deep sadness that we announce the passing of Roy Walter Smith, born December 31, 1959 and who left us on April 2, 2025.  A few of Roy’s many pleasures in life were diving, golfing, and riding his electric bike.  He served in the Canadian Navy for 3 years as a young man   [read more…]

On March 25, 2025, Susan Vera Lang (Mom), of Saanichton BC, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Susan was born on June 18th, 1953 in Powell River BC, to Arthur & Theodosia Lang. Susan was a talented hairdresser early in her life. In 1981 she attended Malaspina College (Nanaimo BC), where she   [read more…]

MATODY (MAC) MARCHENSKI 1925 – 2025 He was a devoted family man—generous, hardworking, always up for a good prank, and known to pour a stiff drink. Born four years before the Great Depression in Winnipegosis, Manitoba, Matody Marchenski was the youngest of seven children. Some of his fondest childhood memories included accompanying his father on   [read more…]