BEATTIE, WJ (John)
25 August 1922 -08 August 2012
Our Dad passed away at the age of 89, just 17 days short of his 90th birthday. Born in Golden BC, raised in Edmonton. Serving as a Flight Sergeant in the war, he was stationed to Pat Bay were he met our mother, Doreen MacFarlane, and stayed to raise his family. Survived by his 6 children Leslie Locke, Pat (Karen), Randy, Dan (Jackie), Jody Copley (Joseph), Teresa (Roger) as well as 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. John had a long career at the T Eaton Company and stayed active throughout his later years. Our heart felt thanks to the exceptional staff of Broadmead Lodge for all the care and love that they shared with our Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations to the MS Society will be gratefully accepted.
A memorial service is being held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort St., at 2:00 pm August 23rd, and is open to all.
CHAMPION, John
April 13, 1954 -July 16, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce that John passed away on July 16, 2012. Born in Victoria on April 13, 1954, John was the younger of two children born to Amy and Rupert. He graduated from Mt. Doug High School and later with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. John enjoyed spending summers at Wall Beach (Parksville), spending time on the golf course and spending time in Mexico. He retired from the BC Public Service in 2008 and was an active member of Uplands Golf Club. Pre-deceased by his parents, John is survived by his two children, Jennifer and Curtis and his sister, Judith Sebastian and family. John will be missed by many.
A celebration of John's life will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Uplands Golf Club, 3300 Cadboro Bay Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.
CULFF, James Anthony (Tony)
Tony passed away peacefully on August 11, 2012 in Victoria at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his 3 children, Timothy James, Paul Leonard and Hanna Sarah Louise and his sisters, Paddy, Margaret, Kathleen and Annette. An avid Manchester United fan, Tony was a musician choosing the drums. He was an excellent tennis player, loved to travel and to make people laugh with his sense of humour. He will be deeply missed.
A service of remembrance will be held at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1155 Fort Street in Victoria on Wednesday, August 22 at 2:00 pm. Condolences to
www.firstmemorialfuneral.comVictoria location.
FLEISHACKER, Mitchell Joseph
August 4, 1989 -August 12, 2012
It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of a kind and gentle soul, Mitchy.
A 'Celebration of Life' will be held on Saturday August 25th at 2037 Ardwell Ave, Sidney BC, at 5pm. He is greatly missed by Dallas, Frank, Sarah, Emmy, Topher, and very special friend, Carley, and all those whose heart he touched. Special thank you to the nurses at Trail Hospital; Kathy, Cheryl, and Kim, also to the Trail RCMP for their caring and support.
JOHNSTONE, Muriel Penelope "Penny" (nee Jerome)
Penny was born in South Africa on the 4th of August, 1925, she passed away peacefully on the 9th of August, 2012 in Sidney BC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt. Newton Centre Society at 2158 Mt. Newton Cross Rd., Saanichton B.C.
HEYWOOD, Donald Robert
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandfather and husband, Donald Robert Heywood. Don died on July 26, 2012 in 91原创, B.C. at the age of 73, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving family, wife Terry, his son Robert, his daughter Susan, and four grandchildren, Leah, Jenna, Dayton, and Lexi, his sister Ann and many dear friends and relatives. Don had a successful and rewarding career as a professional electronic engineer. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, on Sat, Aug. 25th, in the Great Hall at 91原创 Memorial, 1825 W 16th Ave, 91原创. Condolences may be left at www.kearneyfs.com
Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268
HUDEC, Theodore Peter
January 9th, 1925, Shanghai, China -August 7th, 2012, Victoria, BC
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Theodore Hudec after a short but valiant battle with brain cancer. Theo is survived by his wife Hella, his daughter Sylvia Moser, his son Alvin Hudec (Anne), grandchildren Stephan, Christina, and Richard Moser, his sister Alessa de Wet of Arizona, and many nieces and nephews. Theo was predeceased by his older brother Martin Hudec by exactly four months to the day of his own passing. Anyone who was acquainted with Theo knew his cheerful demeanour, his passion for life and his adventurous spirit. Born in China to the architect Laszlo Hudec and his wife Gisela, Theo was schooled at KWS in Shanghai, China, SMUS in Victoria and UBC in 91原创. He went on to live in Chile, Brazil, USA, Austria and finally Victoria. Everyone knew him as a "Robinson Crusoe" of a man: being able to do anything or fix anything he set his mind to. He was a talented and successful entrepreneur with various business interests as diverse as owning a ski chalet in the Andes in Chile, an iron foundry in Brazil and a juice bar in California, to various real estate and stock market ventures in Canada and the USA. Theo was also an avid hiker and sailor in his younger years; in his later years he was a passionate glider pilot. Theo's love of travel spanned his life as well as the globe, with a particular love for steam ship -followed by cruise ship -travel. Although he spoke German, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, he had the uncanny ability to make himself understood in many other languages, including Japanese and Mandarin. He bestowed his love of travel and adventure upon the entire family, declaring that travel had the ability to "extend a person's life through new experiences." Most important to Theo was his love of family, his wife of 58 years Hella, and his children, Sylvia and Alvin. He was dedicated and interested in his children's lives, being a dad as well as mentor, friend, and business partner to them. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, with whom he spent many hours, taking great delight and pride in them. He lived by the motto: "first comes family, then second comes family, and finally comes family." Theo was well known for his immense generosity, modesty, and sense of humour as well as for the twinkle in his eye and the wrinkling of his nose when he laughed. Theo was truly the central pillar of the family: husband, father, brother, Opa, uncle, friend, and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him -there is no "Ersatz" for him. Theo passed away from this world, in his own home surrounded by his family, just as he had wished. He lived life fearlessly, and as in life, he passed from it with vivacity, lighting up the skies with an amazing thunderstorm and a ray of sunlight across his pastures with which to say goodbye. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Michael Miles, the Victoria Hospice Society and the Palliative Response Team for their compassion and help, and for facilitating Theo's final wishes.
There will be no funeral services as requested by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria Hospice would be appreciated.
HUGHES, Alice
Passed away peacefully Aug. 9, 2012. Born May 28, 1916. We sincerely thank the staff of Rest Haven Lodge for their love, care and compassion for our Aunt. Our Nana will be always loved and never forgotten.
JOHNSTONE, George Elliott, CD, LCdr. (Ret.)
August 6, 1935 -August 9, 2012
George was born in Halifax, N.S. with a boyhood passion for the sea in his heart. He attended King's College School in Windsor, N.S. and Dalhousie University before joining the first class of H.M.C.S. Venture. He served in the Royal 91原创 Navy from 1954 to 1975. After leaving the Navy the family settled in Victoria and George had a second career with the B.C. Government. Family vacations were always taken in the family's various sailboats, cruising the coasts of B.C. and Washington State. In 1987 he achieved his lifelong dream and set off in Tarquin V with Dot as his first mate on a world cruise which lasted eight years. They enjoyed exploring the various cultures they encountered and made many new friends. Upon returning to B.C. George and Dot retired to Maple Bay. At this time George was diagnosed with prostate cancer which he dealt with stoically for 16 1/2 years. He always maintained a sense of optimism and humour. George will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy, and by his children, Sandra Eichendorf (Ross), Andrew Johnstone (Denise Rogers), Heather Johnstone (Gerry Morello), Barbara Davidson (Ken); grandchildren, Ian Eichendorf (Colleen), Robin Eichendorf, Roslyn Davidson, Peter Davidson, Leone Morello; great grandson, Thomas George Eichendorf; and sister Joan Pilson (Michael). Sincere thanks to Dr. Lauren Jackson, Dr. Charles Ludgate, Dr. Jorg Michels, the Cowichan Valley home care nurses and care teams, Cheryl Upright R.N., Sue Pollard, R.N., and the staff of 2 south at the Cowichan District Hospital. They all helped to make George's journey as smooth as possible.
A family gathering to celebrate the life of George will be held at a later date. Donations, if desired may be made in George's memory to the Victoria Prostate Center or the B.C. Cancer Foundation, 91原创 Island Center.
"Home is the sailor, home from the sea."
LENTZNER, Mavis
Born Wellington Cape, South Africa, passed away Victoria, BC on August 11, 2012 at the age of 87. Mavis will be lovingly remembered by her son Dr. Jonathan Lentzner; daughter Beverley (Errol) and their family. Always an inspiring example of fortitude and courage against tremendous adversity. Rest in Peace beloved mother. Special thanks to all the staff of Sandringham Care home and Judy Campbell for all their care and compassion over the past few years. For those that wish to make a donation in memory of Mavis may do so to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society Suite 100-754 Broughton St. Victoria, BC or online.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 10:00am at First Memorial Funeral Services 4725 Falaise Dr.
McINTYRE, Helen Grace (Sneddon)
Our Mother, Helen Grace McIntyre (Sneddon), Gramma Helen, born June 18, 1935 in Midland Ont, has peacefully passed to her own special heaven -which we are sure is filled with magnificent statues, bottomless chocolates and orange soda floats. Survived by her father Bob Bugg and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Sherrie Boyte (Charlie), Linda Witzke (Tom), her grandchildren, and 6 great grandsons.
A Memorial Service will be held in First Memorial Chapel at 4725 Falaise Dr. Victoria BC, Monday August 27 at 2pm. Soonbeome, Gramma Helen.
MURDOCH, Steven
April 9, 1956 -August 6, 2012
Steven passed away in his sleep on August 6, at the age of 56 years. He will be sadly missed by his mother Doris, her husband Ernest, sister Deborah and brother Robert, Ernest's two children Kate and Roy, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and many friends. He was predeceased by his father Brian Murdoch in 1988. Steven spent many years working on the oil rigs. He always had a dog by his side and he loved fishing.
A family gathering will be held at a later date.
MAR, Ben Bing
Ben Bing Mar died peacefully in his sleep at Victoria Hospice, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 14th, two weeks short of his 92nd birthday. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothea, and his two sons, Darryl (Beth) and Lance (Dorothy Jean). Ben was the eldest of 9 siblings, predeceased by his sister Jean and brothers Quinton and Toye. He is survived by brothers Jack and Bill and sisters Susan, Fani and Soleine, as well as by many nephews and nieces. Ben was born in Victoria on August 29th, 1920, and was a lifelong resident. In his youth during the 30's he was a member of the Chinese Students Athletic Club basketball team (founded by his father Albert). After graduating from Victoria High School in 1938, Ben attended Victoria College. Since 1946, Ben has been in the travel industry. First working as a passenger agent for the American President Line, in 1949 Ben started his own business, Marwon Travel. After selling Marwon Travel in 1974 he then became a Director for Bayshore Travel, then the Victoria Travel Shoppe. He remained in the travel business for his whole career until his retirement. Ben was very active in the community from the 50's to 70's. Many people in the Victoria Chinese community remember Ben as the first 91原创 they met as he helped them through immigration, providing translation work in 91原创 or Sidney from 1949 -1970. Ben also served as a Director of the Chinese Benevolent Association and the Chinese Hospital (now Chinatown Care Centre) for many years. Ben loved travelling the world, especially his visits to Hawaii. He enjoyed music and watching sports, as well as playing golf as a member of the Gorge Vale Golf Club. Ben always will be remembered as a devoted husband, caring father and brother, loyal friend and true gentleman.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 20th, at 2:30pm at McCall Bros. Funeral Home, 1400 91原创 St. In lieu of flowers, donations to Victoria Hospice will be greatly appreciated. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.
McLELLAN, Harold (Harry) David
Harry was born July 5, 1924 in 91原创 BC and passed away in the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Monday, August 13, 2012. He grew up and was educated in Ioco, BC where his father was employed with Imperial Oil Co and graduated from UBC in 1947 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He started his career with Bloedel, Stewart and Welch in Port Alberni but soon transferred to Alcan where he worked initially in Arvida and Montreal, Quebec and then for 32 years in Kitimat, BC. Harry was predeceased by his dear wife, Phyllis on March 7, 1998. They had met in Kitimat and were married in 1958 sharing 40 years in a wonderful and loving marriage. He is predeceased also by his parents and younger brother, Gordon. Harry is survived by his sister-in-law, Doris McLellan; nephew, Douglas McLellan and niece, Lea Anne Johnson; five great nephews, two great-great nieces and one great-great nephew.
A Memorial service will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church at 4733 West Saanich Road on Thursday, August 23, at 2pm officiated by the Rector with a reception to follow in the church hall. Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon or the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. His ashes will lie alongside those of Phyllis in St Michael and All Angels' cemetery. Harry, following in his father's footsteps was proud to be a Freemason. He was a member of Kitimat Lodge No. l69, Saanich Peninsula Lodge No. 89 and Victoria Lodge of Education and Research.
The world may change from year to year And friends from day to day. But never will the one I loved From memory pass away
NORTON, Bill (W. H.)
1921 -2012
Bill passed peacefully on August 12th. He is survived and loved by his daughter Tracey. Bill will be missed by many of his RCEME comrades, friends on Pender Island, Sidney and Victoria.
Please join us in Bill's Celebration of Life; August 25th at 1:00 pm in Sidney, St. Paul's United Church, and September 8th at 1:30 pm, Pender Island Cemetery, graveside ceremony with full military honours. Reception to follow at the legion.
STROHMAIER, Karl Friedrich
Passed away peacefully at Victoria at the age of 90 on August 10, 2012. He was born in Austria on December 16, 1921 and came to Canada in 1951. He resided in Ottawa and worked for the Ottawa Transportation Company as a mechanic. He came to Victoria in 1978 and resided in the Fairfield area where he and his wife enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Frances and his daughters Margaret (Hans) Sohar in Austria and Linda Gaskin. Also survived by his grandchildren Gabrielle Imre, Jeff , David and Susan Gaskin and their families.
In accordance with Karl's wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at Hatley Memorial Gardens. Please visit Karl's memorial webpage at www.sandsvictoria.ca
