All Obituaries

“Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and laughter is life’s sweetest creation” Grace Loved hummingbirds!! Grace Wothington Baildham (nee Pickering) Grace Baildham passed away peacefully on the evening of May 12th, 2019 – Mother’s Day, at the age of 92. She was...

CRICK, James Burton – Passed away May 11, 2019 at the Lodge on 4th, with his wife by his side.  Jim was a native son of Ladysmith.  He married Hiroko in 1972, was the father to Hiromi (Irwin) and Janet (Jeremy) and grandpa to Clifton, Luella, Keizo and Felix.  Jim’s remains will be buried beside his parents, Rose and Burton, in the Ladysmith Cemetery in the near future. Thank you, from Jim’s entire family, to the nurses and staff of the 4th floor at the...

Leona Clara Dusome (Gignac). March 14 1947 - April 13, 2019 Preceded by her parents Paul and Margaret Gignac and baby brother Renie. Survived by children Tammy (Brett) and Thomas, Grandchildren Lucas, Logan and Lydia Brothers Leo (Gail), John (Sue), Allan (Sharon) and Paul (Gwen). Leona (Lee) passed away peacefully after just learning she had cancer 3 weeks prior.  She spent those few weeks in good spirits - playing crib, reminiscing and enjoying visits with her family...

HANHAM, Joyce Marie (nee Walton)  1930 – 2019 Our sweet loving mom passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9th.  She will be greatly missed by children; Ronald (Heather), Cindy and Lynn (Wayne), as well their families and her brother Clive.  Predeceased by her son Robert. Mom enjoyed playing golf, gardening, playing cards and watching “her Blue Jays” on TV.  She was a generous, loyal friend and her warmth and kindness touched many hearts. Many thanks...

  Clark D. Sturton 1949 – 2019  Much loved by family & friends  His adventure is complete     There will be no service by request Donation to BC Cancer (Victoria clinic) are appreciated.  www.bccancer.bc.ca

Shirley Elizabeth Bayes (Moraes)     April 3, 1935 – March 31,2019 Preceded by her parents Herman & Martha Moraes and baby brother. Survived by Husband Al Children Linda (Murray), Terry (Judy), Brenda (Garry). Grand Children, Great Grand Children and Great, Great Grand Children. Sister Loretta (Gordon). Shirley was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, first child of Herman and Martha Moraes. When Shirley was 5 the family moved to Victoria where she started...

OBITUARY               FORSTER,  VICTOR ELVIN, born in Vancouver, B.C. on February 28th, 1936, passed away in Nanaimo, B.C. on Saturday, March 30th, 2019, as a result of               Parkinson's Disease.  He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, his son Victor Wallace Forster (Lori) of Aldergrove, B.C. daughter Andrea June Mullin of...

Hanne was born in Copenhagen on December 28 1943. She was a child of fairy tale forbidden love and was given up for adoption as an infant. Gunner and Gudrun eeg adopted Hanne and raised like she was their own along with her sister Ingrid. When Hanne was a young girl she started horseback riding and her love horses remained with her all her life. When it was time to make a career choice Hanne chose hairdressing. She married her first husband Niels in January of 1965 and two years later they...

Martin Mynen November 28, 1933-March 27, 2019 It is with a heavy heart that we share the sudden passing of Martin Mynen on March 27th, due to a cardiac arrest. Martin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was predeceased by his son Marcel, brothers Dick, Jan, Rinus, and sister Karolien; and his parents. Martin is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Marianne; his daughters Simone (Steve Lombardo) and Mieke (Marcus Haywood), son Dick (Dorothy)...

It is with great sadness that the family of Lexie Mogg announce her passing at the age of 95. She brought smiles and beauty everywhere she went. She leaves behind three siblings, four children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many loving friends/family. Lexie was born in Port Arthur, Ontario to William and Maysie Wardle February 18th 1924.  Lexie met and married her husband Edward Mogg on April  26,1945, they were married for 63 years...