In memoriam

Lives and legacies.
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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.
Richard Stevenson
  wounds heal quickly footprints once dry, now wet behind us on the shore - (Parksville, BC) from Tidings of Magpies, Richard Stevenson, 2008  
James Thornton
Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, at Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC, at age 95. Jim was predeceased by Malcolm McDonald, his loving partner of over 45 years. Jim is...