Obituaries and Tributes
These listings represent funeral services entrusted to our care. Since it’s not always possible to attend a service in person, you are encouraged to use our interactive online tributes to leave a condolence, share a memory, post a photo or simply light a candle. If the service you seek is not shown use the “Search Obituaries” feature.
Van Oeveren, Ann
December 2, 1943 - April 29, 2020
Ann was born December 2, 1943 in Utrecht, The Netherlands and passed away peacefully April 29, 2020 on Salt Spring Island after a determined and long fight for 10 years against…
Drzymala, Gene
June 4, 1940 - April 25, 2020
Gene Drzymala June 4, 1940 – April 25, 2020 Born in Przewoloka Poland, Gene lived a life full of self-determination and the pursuit of freedom. Coming to Ottawa at an…
Hopping, Ruth
Date of Death: March 27, 2020
Ruth Ingrid Hopping (Simonsen) 1932 – 2020 Our beautiful Mom, Ruth Ingrid Hopping (Simonsen) passed away peacefully in her own home on Salt Spring Island March 27, 2020…
Sprague, Lois Jean
December 24, 1930 - March 20, 2020
Lois J. Sprague B.Sc., B.Ed. 1930 Dec 24 – 2020 Mar 20 Lois was a fifth-generation Canadian born and raised in Windsor Ontario. She died rapidly in Lady Minto hospital from…
Young, Marv
June 28, 1935 - March 17, 2020
Marv Young, Superintendent June 28, 1935 – March 17, 2020 Marv passed peacefully at the Lady Minto Hospital, after a battle with A.L.S. His wife, daughter, son and three…
Brodie, Peter
May 19, 1922 - March 4, 2020
Peter Brodie May 19, 1922 – March 4, 2020 Peter Brodie passed away peacefully at home with daughters Dawn and Robin and his devoted dog Ryder by his side. He was predeceased…
Simons, Arthur J
April 12, 1925 - March 3, 2020
Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped into the next room I am I and you are you Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name…
OLCHOWECKI, Alex
May 13, 1928 - March 2, 2020
ALEX OLCHOWECKI May 13, 1928 – March 2. 2020 Alex died peacefully in Lady Minto hospital following hip surgery at the Royal Jubilee. He was born in Sandilands, Manitoba…
Hicks, Sue
July 8, 1947 - February 27, 2020
Sue Ann Hicks (née LEIGH-SPENCER) Sue Hicks passed away peacefully February 27, 2020 on Salt Spring Island, BC, in the company of her family and friend Peter Jones and assisted…
Giles, Virginia
August 21, 1940 - February 20, 2020
Virginia C. Giles Aug 21, 1940 – Feb 20, 2020 Virginia died peacefully in her home on Salt Spring Island on February 20, after a full and adventurous life. Born in Windsor…
