All Obituaries

Nancy Alma McPhillips Dec 20 1949 - April 2 2024   Nancy Alma McPhillips passed away on April 2, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband Ron McKinnon, parents Patrick and Beryl McPhillips, and brother David McPhillips. Nancy grew up in Montreal, where she was fortunate to have loving parents, a doting older brother, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins nearby. She was an honour role student throughout high school and an accomplished ballet student. Nancy owned and...

April 1, 2024 (Donald) Dean Rose It is with sadness we announce the passing of (Donald) Dean Rose of Sooke BC. Beloved soul mate, husband and best friend of Mindy (Melinda) of Sooke BC for 24 years, whom he married on June 18, 2017. Cherished father of Christina, Michael and Robert of Victoria BC. Loving Grandfather of Kaylee and Brody of Victoria BC. Predeceased by his parents Robert Rose (2002) and Clara (Armstrong) Rose (2021), and brothers Robert Rose (2005), William Rose (2011),...

Past S.A.L. Commander Lee was a member of the Legion of Riders of Albert C. Kean Post #149 Bremberton, Wa. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, step-dad, grandpa and friend Lee passed awat suddenly at Ladysmith BC Canada at age 72. He worked for various government agencies as a fiber optic installer and worked at the Bremberton Naval Shipyard for 10 years until retirement WE SHALL REMEMBER HIM.

Kenneth Hartley MacKenzie passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2024, in Ladysmith, BC.  Born in Halifax NS, Ken was a son of the late William Hartley and Theresa (Mombourquette) MacKenzie.     Ken graduated from Queen’s University in 1971.  He had a successful career as an entrepreneur in the office sales business in Ottawa and was recognized as “Entrepreneur of the Year.”  In retirement Ken partnered and branched out into a home renovation...

In loving memory of Carol Anne Dalzell (Macdonald) February 16, 1950 – March 10, 2024 It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Carol Anne Dalzell, a cherished wife, daughter, sister, aunt & friend. Carol was an avid golfer who spent many years perfecting her golf swing and organizing activities at the Cottonwood Golf Course. She also enjoyed many travel adventures and billeted a number of aspiring young hockey players with her husband Bill. Carol is...

With great sadness we announce the passing on March 5, 2024, at age 87 years, of Bill Smiley of Nanaimo, BC. Bill was born January 7, 1937 in Manitoba and was brought westward to Vancouver while still a young child. After high school, he completed a Diploma of Education in the late 50’s and then taught in Richmond for eight years. In 1967 he and his wife Dana moved to Nanaimo where they raised their family. Over the next 27 years he taught elementary grades and transitioned...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Douglas C. P. Farrugan on February 23, 2024. He leaves behind a close, loving family to whom he imparted his values; belief in oneself, dedication to family, hard work, fun and generosity. Doug was a Firefighter in Toronto for 25 years, retiring as Captain to pursue his dream of living on the west coast. He built his first family home in his 20s with no formal training and built a second home when he moved to Nanaimo. Doug was known for...

In loving memory of Irene Gay - May 8, 1931 - February 19, 2024 Irene Gay, age 92 of Victoria, Sidney and recently Chemainus, BC passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. Predeceased by her parents William (Bill) and Evelyn Sherwood, brother William (Bill) Sherwood and wife Muriel, sister-in-law Mora McMinn and precious great-granddaughter Cordelia Lloyd. Survived by her loving and devoted husband Jerry of 71 years, son Phil (Joy) Lloyd, daughter Lori (Tim) Gay, grandchildren Dallas...

The Reverend Christopher John Stoker (1940–2024) Chris Stoker passed away peacefully on February 13th. He was a man of humility, gentleness and wisdom; qualities that came from his life-long commitment to the service he gave through listening and offering comfort to those in distress. Everyone who knew Chris was touched by his compassion and attentiveness. He was special to his family to whom he was devoted. He leaves behind his wife, Pearl, his daughter Astrid and her husband Roy,...

Ronald McKinnon, 75 , of Nanaimo, BC, passed away on Jan 30th 2024. Ron was born in Windsor Ontario in 1948 to Bernard and Billie (Wilhelmina) McKinnon. In 1963 Ron travelled with his father by bus to Vancouver, BC, ahead of his mom and three sisters who arrived later that year in August.  The family lived at the Georgia Hotel until purchasing a house on Uplands Drive.  In his youth Ron loved hardball and was an excellent left-handed pitcher. In 1982 Ron welcomed a daughter...