February 9, 1910 – August 27, 2010
Six months after her l00th birthday, May passed away to join her beloved husband, Harry A. Welch; her mother, Florence Cooke and her father, Frederick Cooke. She will be remembered with love and greatly missed by her daughter, Shirley (Paul); granddaughter, Corinna (Walter Bradley) and great granddaughter, Alisha. May was born in Kitscoty, Alberta and moved to Edmonton as a small child. May completed her schooling and went on to work for T. Eaton’s Company and the Alberta government and met and married her one and only love, Harry. May forever held dear many fond memories of her friends and co-workers and continued to always think of Edmonton as “home”. She was the proud matriarch of her small family and over the years most family celebrations were planned with “May” front and centre. She will be missed by us and her passing leaves a void in our lives, but we have many, many good memories of the times she joined us on extended trips – she was always ready to join in any adventure and never wanted to be left out of anything – even in her 100th year! Special thanks to Dr. Peter Meyer and the doctors, nurses and staff at the Jubilee Hospital who helped to make her last few days comfortable.

There will be no funeral service. The family will gather on September l8th at 3:00 p.m. in the Garden of Devotion at Hatley Memorial Gardens to witness the interment and celebrate her life, remembering all the good times that they had together.

BOULTER Galen Shane – Suddenly on August 30, 2010 in Victoria, at the age of 30 years. He is survived by his mother, Dr. Carmen Boulter; his father, Hal Boulter; his grandfather, Malcolm Faille; his aunts, Deborah McPherson and Adele Williamson and their families; his uncles on his father’s side, their families and many loyal friends. Galen was a Master Mechanic who enjoyed off-roading, camping, fishing, golf and spending quality time with his friends.

Funeral Service will be conducted from MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson and Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com

August 19, 1913 – August 23, 2010

Fred passed away peacefully in Victoria, B.C. four days after his 97th birthday. Fred was born in Dobrota, Dalmatia, in 1913. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 65 years, Hilde; his daughter Susan; his son-in law, Charles and his two grandsons, Alexander and David Volkovskis. He is lovingly remembered by many more family and friends.

Fred had a full and varied life. The only child of a university linguistics professor he was born into an old distinguished shipping family. Naturally, academics and adventure shaped his life from early years. He sailed around the world when he was only seventeen..

Fred studied in Breslau, Germany and Zagreb, Croatia. With an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Fred conducted world-class theoretical research with Siemens in Berlin. He later moved to Vienna, Austria and led teams installing high-voltage power systems for Alpen Electrowerk. This is where he met his wife Hilde. Fred and Hilde married in Graz in 1945 and emigrated to Canada in 1949. They lived mostly in Toronto but Fred worked as a Professional Engineer throughout Canada for the Canadian General Electric, the Toronto Township Hydro and Ontario Hydro as Senior Design/Chief Engineer. They moved to Victoria in 2000 to be closer to their daughter and her family.

Fred was a devoted husband to the constant love of his life, Hilde; a wise and wonderful father to his daughter, Susan; and a very proud and loving grandfather. Fred’s brilliant wit and his charming sense of humour put a smile on the faces of everyone who knew him. He was a master story-teller with a large inventory of personal tales. He was a true renaissance man: mathematician, musician, world-class rower, artist, photographer, cook, wood-worker and philosopher. He was the proud patriarch of his family and his passing leaves a void in all our lives. However, we take strength from the courage and dignity he displayed through the hardest of times.

Special thanks to the nurses, techs and care-aides who helped to make his last few years more enjoyable.

A Prayer Service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday , August 31, 2010. A Funeral Mass celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Saint Andrew’s Cathedral Blanshard and View Streets in Victoria. Burial will follow at Ross Bay Cemetery.

October 19, 1923-August 28, 2010

Died peacefully in Victoria on August 28, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Johnson. Forever remembering Jane with love are her son Richard (Judy), daughter Martha (Skip), and granddaughter Meagan. She also leaves her sister Carmen, and many nieces and nephews. Jane will be remembered as a loving person, who made friends easily, and never spoke an unkind word. No service at her request.

Gerald Fitzpatrick “Pat” Dunn, died peacefully in Victoria on August 26, 2010 five days into his 100th year. He was born in Victoria on August 21, 1911, the son of Henry and Caroline Dunn. Predeased by his brothers Jack and Josias , and first wife Jean ” Bunny “( nee MacDonald), he will be remembered with great love by wife Joan Proctor (nee Fraser); daughters Patricia Lortie (Marc, currently Canadian Ambassador to France) and Sheelah Dunn Dooley (Martin) of Dundas, Ontario; stepdaughter Nancy Walt, and granddaughters Jessica and Caitlin Dooley.
A graduate of Victoria High School, Pat was admitted to the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1942. For many years he was senior partner of Ismay Boiston Dunn and Company Chartered Accountants (now KPMG). He became a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1957 and was President of the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1954. He was active in Victoria business circles and served as President of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce in 1955-56 and President of the BC Chamber of Commerce in 1958-59. He served on the boards of a number of service and other organizations, including the Boy Scouts, St Joseph Hospital, the Gyro Club, the National Trust and Ducks Unlimited.

A keen outsdoorsman, Pat loved fishing and bird hunting with his Labradors and many friends. He was a member of the Victoria Fish and Game Club and a very active member of Ducks Unlimited, the wetlands conservation organization. He served as President of Ducks Unlimited Canada in 1981-82. To commemorate his work with Ducks Unlimited an area of wetland conservation in the Cowichan Bay was named in his honour. He had hunted and fished in many parts of Canada, notably Alberta, but loved Vancouver Island, in particular his fishing lodge on the Cowichan River. He resided in Oak Bay for 60 years. He spent the last year of his long and happy life at St. Charles Manor where he received excellent care. He was one of the oldest members of the Union Club and was a member of the Victoria Golf Club.

There will be a private service and friends will be welcome at a reception at the family home on Saturday, September 4th from 2 to 5. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a land conservation organization or United Way would be appreciated.

1934 – 2010

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospice on August 27, 2010. Linda was born and raised in Hoi Ping, Guangdong, China, and moved to Hong Kong, where she devoted her life to raising her siblings (Jean, Brenda, Ken and Cindy) and her own four children. In 1975 she moved to Victoria with her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 57 years, Danny; children Ringo, Christine (Tony), Judy (Steven), Henry (Grace); grandchildren Isaac, Jennifer, Jonathan, Derek, Melanie, Lauren and Matthew. She was fond of cooking, entertaining guests, watching basketball games and the performing arts, and being in the company of her family and friends. Linda worked tirelessly her entire life to look after others before herself and her caring spirit and vibrant energy will never be forgotten.
Special thanks to Drs. H. Lee, K. Horgan, and staff at VGH, RJH, BC Cancer Agency, and Victoria Hospice for their devotion and care of our wife, mother and grandmother.

A Funeral Service will take place on Thur. Sept. 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. at McCall Brothers (1400 Vancouver St.). Interment will follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. Please join us for dinner at 5:00 p.m. at Golden City Restaurant (721 Fisgard St.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver Island Branch, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 6V5 or the Victoria Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, 1510 Fort Street, Stadacona Centre, Victoria, BC, V8S 5J2. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.

October 24, 1923 to August 26, 2010

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father on August 26, in Victoria. Hans left us peacefully, in the presence of his daughter and son-in-law, Christa and John Oxford. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Christel and his only brother, Adolf. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, brothers-in-law, Kurt, George and John Herzberg and their wives, Loni, Flora and Mary, respectively, as well as, six nieces and many friends. Born in Pulverholz, Germany, Hans immigrated to Canada, together with his wife and daughter, in 1952. After twelve years in Regina, the family moved to Winnipeg, where Hans co-founded Auto Haus Fort Garry. In addition to establishing a successful business, Hans pursued an active outdoor life, enjoying fishing, sailing, water skiing, downhill skiing and golf. He was a member of Southwood Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg and Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria. After retiring to Victoria, he spent many happy hours on the water fishing. Hans is remembered by his many friends in Canada, the United States and Germany for his quiet manner and the many kindnesses and helping hands he extended when they were needed most. He is deeply loved and missed. No formal service will be held. His ashes will be scattered at sea, as he requested. Anyone wishing to honor his memory is encouraged to make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.

CAIRNEY, John Dorrian C.D. passed away on August 22, 2010 at his home in Cordova Bay. Jack was born in Toronto in 1929 and joined the Royal Canadian Navy as a midshipman in 1948, where he trained on HMCS Ontario. He qualified as a Naval Air Observer and served in Naval Air Stations in UK, US, and Canada. He specialized in Naval Communications, serving on HMC Ships Magnificent, Assiniboine, Crescent, Bonaventure, and HMCS Saguenay as Executive Officer. In addition to sea duty, postings included Maritime Headquarters in Halifax (Stadacona), Dartmouth (Shearwater), Victoria (Naden), and Norfolk, Virginia (Westlant HQ/NATO). He was Naval Advisor to the International Truce Commission in Viet Nam in 1960 and Canadian Commissioner to Cambodia in 1961, earning the Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal and the International Commission for Supervision and Control Service Medal. Jack retired from the Navy in 1976 to join a team of Canadians as Communications Consultants on a project to create a National Coast Guard for the government of Iran, which was halted by the fall of the Shah. He was a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Management Consultant working with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on development projects in Asia, SE Asia, East Africa and the Caribbean. In 1990, he moved to Jakarta for 10 years where he was Project Management Advisor to the Government of Indonesia for accountancy development projects. While living in Indonesia, he travelled extensively throughout SE Asia with his beloved wife Betty. Betty and Jack retired to Key West Florida in 1999, and later moved to Victoria in 2006, where they settled in Cordova Bay. He was a keen squash player, and an avid swimmer, beachcomber, and snorkeler. He was passionate about his Sunday mornings with the NY Times, and loved the challenge of the NYT crossword. Jack was a member of the Naval Officers Association of Vancouver Island, the BC Maritime Museum and Church of St David By The Sea. Jack was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2008. He is survived by his five children, Claudia (and Marcel) Tessier of Victoria; Dr. Timothy (and Marlene) of Statesboro Georgia; Martha (and Dr Peter) March of Columbus Ohio; Matthew of Hamilton Bermuda and Mahone Bay,N.S; Pamela (and James) Bowen of Fredericton,N.B., 13 grandchildren and 3 great grand children, and by sisters Joan Clift of St John’s and Marie Cairney of Toronto.

The family would like to thank all the care givers for their compassionate support during our father’s illness. Condolences may be sent to Claudia Tessier, 3960A Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria BC V8N 3B8 email JDCairney@yahoo.com .

On Saturday October 9, 2010, a Memorial Service will be held in the Church of St David By The Sea in Cordova Bay at 1 p.m, and a Celebration of Life will be held at Beklens, 5166 Cordova Bay Rd. at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Society.

“VE7 DBT”

Died on August 26, 2010 at the age of 84. He was born on June 29, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Gordon and Gertrude Snider. He attended Gordon Bell High School. In July 1944, Stewart joined the Navy and served his country on the corvette HMCS Kincardine for which he earned the Atlantic Star. After the war, he attended University of Manitoba from which he graduated in 1949 with a degree in Engineering. He then rejoined the Navy as an officer and married his sweetheart, Dulcie Ellershaw, on September 24, 1949. Stewart had a long and fruitful career in the Navy including a stint on HMCS Cayuga in the Korean War. He also served on HMCS Ontario and HMCS Saguenay. After he retired from the Navy in 1973, he worked first for DND as a civilian and then joined the B.C. Systems Corp. in 1978 moving to Victoria, B.C. He eventually retired in 1988. Stewart had a long and interesting retirement. He had many interests including model railroading. He was a member of the Union Club of B.C., the NOAVI and later he rediscovered an old love – ham radio. He was an enthusiastic participant in the Island Net for many years. Stewart leaves to mourn, Dulcie, his beloved wife of 60 years; his daughter, Judith (Albert Walden) Ottawa; his son, John (Dana Sibley) Victoria and his much loved grandchildren; Robert Walden (Lindsay Noel), Christopher, Ian, Darcie and Jakob Snider. Also survived by his brother, Ken and his children, Don and Nancy.

A Celebration of Stewart’s Life will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, 3909 St. George’s Lane, Cadboro Bay, Victoria, B.C.. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.N.I.B., 2340 Richmond Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8R 4R9 or Canadian Diabetes Association, 276 – 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, B.C. V8T 4N4. The family wants to say a special thanks to his many caregivers. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.

Passed away peacefully at Victoria, BC on August 23, 2010 at the age of 72 years. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, predeceased by his parents, David and Ruby.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Deanna; daughters, Dawn (George) of Kelowna, BC, Leigh (Kevin) of Winnipeg, MB and Coleen (Nathael) of Victoria, BC; granddaughters, Lily, Grace and Claire; and brother, Dave (Debbie) of Winnipeg, MB.
Barry worked as a business machine technician in Winnipeg and Victoria, then a transit operator and instructor at Winnipeg Transit and later worked at BC Transit in Victoria. He loved and excelled at many sports (known as “Cannonball Rob” when he water skied) and coached women’s softball in Victoria. He also loved tinkering with cars, gardening, Shawnigan Lake, road trips and being “grandpa” to his “little ones.”
Thanks to the staff at James Bay Care Centre for their kindness during the past year and a half.
A celebration of Barry’s life will be held at GORDON UNITED CHURCH, 935 Goldstream Avenue in Langford on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm with the Reverend Heidi Koschzeck officiating. A reception will take place at the church hall immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.