Obituary

Ronni (Veronica) McCallum

April 27, 2022In Loving Memory (1954-2022) ~ "The song is ended but…

  • Apr 27, 2022

 

Wayne Thomas Taylor (Gabe)

March 21, 2022In loving memory ~ Wayne resided in Clearwater, BC. He…

  • Mar 21, 2022

 

Al LeQuesne is being remembered as a loving father, husband and grandfather who was dedicated to serving and protecting the City of Langford as fire chief. He died recently at 86. (Photo courtesy of Dave LeQuesne)

Local Hero Awards 2022: Al LeQuesne remembered as loving father, husband

The former Langford fire chief is this year’s Courage and Bravery recipient

 

Marie Pearson

February 21, 2022Marie passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022 at…

  • Feb 21, 2022
Bob Mitchell, who passed away on Feb. 13, was always ready to work on the farm, no matter the time of day, according to Robin Tunnicliffe, who is taking over Sea Bluff Farm operation. (Courtesy of Robin Tunnicliffe)

Bob Mitchell, a Metchosin ‘icon’, dies at 83

Energetic farmer, agriculture advocate ran Sea Bluff Farm for decades, served on Metchosin council

Bob Mitchell, who passed away on Feb. 13, was always ready to work on the farm, no matter the time of day, according to Robin Tunnicliffe, who is taking over Sea Bluff Farm operation. (Courtesy of Robin Tunnicliffe)
Former bishop of Victoria Remi de Roo, who died Feb. 1 at the age of 97, is being remembered as a passionate social justice advocate and progressive thinker in the Catholic church. (Photo courtesy of Louise Beinhauer)

Remi de Roo remembered for lasting impact on church, community in Victoria and beyond

Former Catholic bishop dead at 97; Pope Francis kissed de Roo’s ring for his role in Vatican II

Former bishop of Victoria Remi de Roo, who died Feb. 1 at the age of 97, is being remembered as a passionate social justice advocate and progressive thinker in the Catholic church. (Photo courtesy of Louise Beinhauer)

Barbara Kathleen Hermansen

September 25, 1937 - January 30, 2022The family of Barbara Kathleen Hermansen…

  • Jan 30, 2022

Bruce Turner (Beverleigh)

January 25, 2022Bruce (Beverleigh) Turner born August 2nd, 1925 in Duncan, BC,…

  • Jan 25, 2022
Meat Loaf gestures during an interview for “Bat Out of Hell - The Musical’” in Toronto on Monday, May 15, 2017. The singer born Marvin Lee Aday died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Meat Loaf, legendary ‘Bat out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74

Singer was born Marvin Lee Aday

Meat Loaf gestures during an interview for “Bat Out of Hell - The Musical’” in Toronto on Monday, May 15, 2017. The singer born Marvin Lee Aday died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Brant Phelps French

July 3, 1946 - January 20, 2022On Thursday, January 20th 2022, Brant…

  • Jan 20, 2022
Johnny Vallis worked with the late Ronnie Spector during an 80-show house tour of the Legends of Rock and Roll in 1993. He said her loss on Jan. 12 is significant both for him personally, and for the music industry as a whole. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Vallis)

’Quite something:’ Langford singer reflects on performing with late rock legend Ronnie Spector

Johnny Vallis worked on 80 shows with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, who died Jan. 12

Johnny Vallis worked with the late Ronnie Spector during an 80-show house tour of the Legends of Rock and Roll in 1993. He said her loss on Jan. 12 is significant both for him personally, and for the music industry as a whole. (Photo courtesy of Johnny Vallis)

Bernice Ione Foulis

September 25, 1955 - December 30, 2021Bernice leaves her son Justin Patrick…

  • Dec 30, 2021

Phyllis Olive Nestor

December 7, 1931 - December 28, 2021Phyllis Olive Nestor passed away on…

  • Dec 28, 2021

Kevin Anthony Davis Scott

September 30, 1956 - December 21, 2021In loving memory ~ On the…

  • Dec 21, 2021

Edward Sinclair Eyford

December 29, 1942 - December 14, 2021Predeceased by father, Fred Eyford, mother…

  • Dec 14, 2021

Raymond John Emerson

October 7, 2021In Loving Memory ~ on Thursday, October 7, 2021 Raymond…

  • Oct 7, 2021

Matthew Ross Robinson

September 23, 2021Suddenly, on Thursday September 23, 2021 Matthew died at the…

  • Sep 23, 2021
George Manning (right), seen here in the pressroom of one of the publications he oversaw, was a legendary figure and mentor in the local community newspaper industry. He passed away last week at age 81. (Facebook/Gail Manning)

Gazette founder leaves a legacy on Greater Victoria, Island journalism

George Manning dies at 81, was key figure in the growth of Black Press on Vancouver Island

George Manning (right), seen here in the pressroom of one of the publications he oversaw, was a legendary figure and mentor in the local community newspaper industry. He passed away last week at age 81. (Facebook/Gail Manning)
The late Neil Montgomery stands proudly with a motor he built in his shop behind Malahat Auto Parts. The longtime supporter and participant in auto racing at the former Western Speedway will be memorialized there on Aug. 20. The service coincides with Daffodil Cup weekend at the track, one of Montgomery’s favourite events of the season. (Photo by Donna Rand)

Longtime friend to Vancouver Island auto racers to be memorialized Aug. 20

Neil Montgomery wore many hats in his race career: builder, hall 0f fame president and more

The late Neil Montgomery stands proudly with a motor he built in his shop behind Malahat Auto Parts. The longtime supporter and participant in auto racing at the former Western Speedway will be memorialized there on Aug. 20. The service coincides with Daffodil Cup weekend at the track, one of Montgomery’s favourite events of the season. (Photo by Donna Rand)
Amy Jones and her uncle, Phil Dagger, take a break outside an RV at Galaxy Motors. Dagger, who built the company from a single dirt lot on Island Highway to a multi-store entity on Vancouver Island, passed away earlier this week. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island auto entrepreneur remembered for humble spirit, perseverance in business

Galaxy Motors owner Phil Dagger passes away in North Saanich home at age 69

Amy Jones and her uncle, Phil Dagger, take a break outside an RV at Galaxy Motors. Dagger, who built the company from a single dirt lot on Island Highway to a multi-store entity on Vancouver Island, passed away earlier this week. (Black Press Media file photo)