In memoriam

Lives and legacies.
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John Alexander McNeil was born to his proud parents, Evelyn and Alex, in Luanshya, Zambia. He was much loved by his two elder sisters, Jean Hafner and Berna Orton, and admired by his younger brother,...
Rosemary Spendlove
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Rosemary Jean Spendlove (née Webber) early in the morning of January 5 at her residence in Kanata, Ontario. She had a steady stream of...
Neil McQueen Standen
Neil McQueen Standen passed away in his 84th year. He is survived by his wife Terri, and predeceased by his mother, Euphemia McQueen; his father, Sydney; and his brother, Philip. He is deeply mourned...
Diane Malley
Diane Frances Malley died peacefully on November 12, 2023, at the Nanaimo Seniors Village, surrounded and supported by family. Born June 14, 1943, in Ottawa, Ontario, to Marcia and John Malley, she...
1936 – 2023 Mark was born early in the morning after his mother, Rosa, bumped into the bedroom door on her way to the loo, thereby winning a bet she had made with her also-pregnant neighbour, Zubah...
Judith Thompson
Judith (Judy) Mary Rogers Thompson (1941-2023) Judy Thompson (82) of Victoria, BC, died on November 18, 2023. Judy was born in Regina, SK, in 1941 to Harold and Virna Thompson of Wolseley, SK. She...
After a full and rewarding life, Doug died in a car accident on August 27, 2023, having celebrated his 91st birthday in July. His wife Carol predeceased him in 2021. He leaves a sister, two children,...
David Johnson
David Johnson, our beloved family member, a gifted scientist, and a great appreciator of nature, was born in Vancouver and grew up in Victoria, where he attended Sir James Douglas School and Oak Bay...
Phil Lund
Dr. Phil Lind was one of Canada’s most respected communications and media industry leaders. He was also a loyal UBC supporter whose strategic advice and generous support have been vital to many of...
David Kogawa
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Kogawa, a beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, and friend.