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Wing-Kee CHAN

August 17, 1952 - February 19, 2024

Wing-Kee Chan, 71, died on February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 17, 1952 in Kampar, Malaysia.  He expressed fondness for his childhood in a close-knit family with many siblings and cousins to wreak havoc with. After coming to Canada and graduating from the University of Alberta, he made the most of his bachelor life living all around the world, working as an expat and in true Wing-Kee fashion, made friends with everyone he met. When he moved back to Calgary, he met the love of his life, Kathy. She became his constant companion and was by his side through many adventures, raising their kids, traveling, eating good food and always laughing.

They went on to have two children, Sam and Victoria. Above anything else, he loved being a dad and he was great at it.  He was involved in every activity with his kids from basketball to camping, leading the local scout troop, and often he played just as hard or harder than all the kids. He was a compassionate Rotarian for many years and was involved in the student exchange program where his family hosted nine exchange students over the years.

The family expanded with the arrival of two amazing daughters-in-law, Courtney and Lauren. He really loved them, and they loved him back. Those two were like his partners in crime, always keeping him on his toes and ready for some good banter.

Moving to Victoria, BC after retirement allowed him year-round access to his favorite activities; cycling and fly fishing.  He went on countless fishing trips with friends and put thousands of kilometers on his road bike.

You could always count on Wing-Kee to walk into a room and create a spectacle, spark a curious conversation, make a child laugh (or cry) and have little regard for how loud he was speaking. His irresistible charm, caring nature and borderline inappropriate humor were boundless, filling every occasion with life and love.

He will never be forgotten by those who knew him and dearly missed by those that he loved.

There will be a celebration of life held in March. If you would like to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, please consider the Pacific Salmon Foundation.

https://psf.ca/donate/online/

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Ian J. Reid

November 6, 1936 - December 21, 2023

Ian J. Reid of North Saanich, BC passed away on December 21, 2023 at age 87.

Ian was born to John and Yvette Reid (Gratton) on November 6, 1936, in Toronto.  He graduated from Royal Military College in May 1957 and spent the next 3 years training at the Royal Naval Engineering College in the UK.  Ian returned to Canada and completed certificates of competency in both marine and aeronautical engineering, and later his master’s degree in mechanical engineering.  His Naval service included postings to HMCS Bonaventure as flight deck engineer and HMCS Preserver as engineering officer, Squadron technical officer.  Ian also oversaw ship refits including a posting as Officer in charge at the Naval Engineering Test Establishment in Montreal. After serving 31 years in the Navy, Ian worked another 8 years as Coast Guard Chief of Fleet Policy and Planning before retiring to Victoria in 1991.  His Naval engineering skills were put to good use in his retirement, as he always owned a well-maintained boat which was well travelled with frequent day trips and several longer journeys every year.

Ian is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Eleanor, his five children, Andrew (Angela), David (Wanda), Barry, Cathy (John), and Brian (Maria), his 8 grandchildren, Michelle, Ian, Harrison, Hudson, Natalia, Claire, Jack and Betty, and his sister Yvette (Gilles). He was predeceased by his granddaughter Meghan. He will be dearly missed.

A private gathering for family and friends will be planned for a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association.

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Pemberton, June Lucille

October 18, 1926 - November 2, 2023

 

June Lucille Pemberton passed away peacefully at age 97 on November 02, 2023, at the Beckley Farm Lodge in Victoria, BC. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward George Pemberton and Agnes Kennedy Bruce, and her sister Phyllis Doreen (Pem) Nesset. She was a great aunt in every sense and was dearly loved by her nieces Randi and Linda and nephew Jan, their spouses Mike, Ken and Valerie, her grand nieces and nephews Ellen, Kirsten, Rebecca, Tristan, Sean and Eric, and great grand nieces and nephews Benjamin, Kingston and Amelia. June was born in Toronto and attended the University of Toronto. graduating with a BA in Art and Archeology in 1949. She was an Alpha Gamma Delta and a Varsity Blues cheerleader. June lived and traveled around the world including Yellowknife, Newfoundland, France, Ireland, Argentina and Turkey before returning to Toronto where she resumed her teaching career and love of painting with watercolours. The family wishes to thank the staff at both The Wellesley and Beckley Farm Lodge for their great care during her time in Victoria. A private cremation was held.

 

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Theresa Claire Fuoco

July 29, 1948 - October 23, 2023

Fuoco, Theresa (Terry)

1948 – 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa (Terry) Fuoco, beloved sister, auntie and friend. Terry passed away after a brief, but bravely fought, battle with cancer. Predeceased by her parents Santy (2005) and Louise (2018). She is survived by her brothers Russ (Star) and Michael (Karen) Fuoco, nieces Holly, Kristi, Leila and Nicole and their children.

Terry was born in Kamloops BC. She was the first child and only daughter for her parents Santy and Louise Fuoco.  As a young girl in Kamloops Terry spent a lot of time with her Nonna who lived next door. Nonna feared Terry was not fed properly by her non-Italian mother so she served her a second lunch daily. Terry spent the first few years of her life in Kamloops until her father received several job transfers. These transfers meant the family moved many times and Terry spent her youth and teenage years in Winnipeg, Vancouver and Nanaimo. Living in Winnipeg her lifelong passion for music and attending concerts began. She saved up her money and travelled by train from Winnipeg to Vancouver to see the Beatles in 1964 at the age of 16. Terry interviewed The Guess Who, then an emerging band from Winnipeg, for her high school newspaper. She came of age during a wonderful time for music. Concerts she attended included the Yardbirds, the Doors, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones just to name a few. In 1980 she was introduced to the music of a new band called U2. Terry quickly became a diehard fan. Over the following 43 years, Terry attended over 50 U2 shows. It was not unusual for her to travel to Toronto, California, Hawaii and even Ireland for a concert. While in Ireland, she visited Windmill Lane Studios, the recording studio for U2. Like many fans, she signed the outside wall of the studio. Terry’s music memorabilia span 6 decades.

Terry was a vibrant woman. People naturally gravitated to her friendly and fun personality.  Terry never had a dull day after taking early retirement from Telus in 1999. She loved animals and started her retirement by enrolling in a vet technician course, a lifetime dream. Another dream was to move to Salt Spring Island where her parents relocated in 1977. In 2006, a year after losing her father, Terry sold her home in White Rock and purchased a lovely home on Salt Spring Island. There she made many new friends adding to her already wide circle. She volunteered at the SPCA and worked at a vet clinic. She had an abiding love for all animals and took wonderful care of those in her charge. Terry was especially fond of cats and was called the “cat whisperer” by friends. Her own precious kitties gave her no end of joy and were treated like royalty. After years living on Salt Spring, Terry decided it was time for a change. She sold her home on Salt Spring and purchased a lovely condo in Sidney in 2022. She settled into her new home and again made many new friends.

Special thanks to her wonderful friends during this difficult time. Thank you as well to the team at Royal Jubilee Hospital.

A celebration of life for Terry’s family and close friends will be held on November 24, 2023 at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney BC.

I know that this is not goodbye.

 

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Priska Mannhart Joos

May 15, 1944 - November 3, 2023

 

Priska Mannhart starb zu einem von ihr gewählten Zeitpunkt am 3. November 2023 friedlich an Lungenkrebs.

Priska wurde am 15. Mai 1944 in Flums in der Schweiz geboren und wird von ihren vielen lieben Freunden geliebt und in Erinnerung behalten, sowohl in British Columbia als auch in ihrer Heimat in der Schweiz, aus der sie gerade von einem zweimonatigen Urlaub zurückgekehrt ist.

Schon in jungen Jahren war Priska eine unabhängige, abenteuerlustige und selbstbewusste Frau, die gerne reiste und oft liebevoll von diesen Abenteuern erzählte. In den frühen 1970er Jahren segelte sie als Besatzungsmitglied durch die Karibik. In ihren 30ern bereiste sie Südamerika und kaufte später ein Wohnmobil, mit dem sie mehrere Male durch Nordamerika fuhr.

Priska war eine Vollprofi mit einem scharfen Gespür für Zahlen und genoss eine wundervolle Karriere, in der sie 23 Jahre lang hauptsächlich als Buchhalterin beim Blick Magazine und dann bei der Schweizer Illustrated arbeitete. Sie war mit der Liebe ihres Lebens, Charlie Joos, verheiratet und zog nach seinem Tod nach Kanada.

Ihre Persönlichkeit war selbstbewusst und verantwortungsbewusst, was es ihr leicht machte, dauerhafte Beziehungen zu Menschen aufzubauen, die sie unterwegs und in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens traf. Eine ihrer größten Leidenschaften war die Pflege ihrer Hunde im Laufe der Jahre und sie verpasste keinen Tag, um mit ihnen an ihren Lieblingsorten wie Elk Lake, Centennial Park, Island View Beach und Horth Hill spazieren zu gehen.

Priska liebte es, Menschen zusammenzubringen, und wird für immer in Erinnerung bleiben für ihren starken Willen und ihre Großzügigkeit gegenüber ihren Freunden und für die vielen Male, in denen sie ihre liebsten Schweizer Spezialitäten zubereitete und mit ihnen teilte, und für tolle Gespräche. Sie hatte einen wunderbaren Sinn für Humor und liebte das Leben in vollen Zügen.

Eine Veranstaltung zur Feier des Lebens, die am Sonntag, den 19. November 2023 von 13:00 bis 15:00 Uhr in ihrem Haus, 8533 Tribune Terrace, North Saanich, stattfinden wird, um Fotos zu begutachten, Geschichten auszutauschen und gutes Essen und Trinken mit ihren Freunden zu genießen.

Bitte antworten Sie per E-Mail an jeffrey.cuffe@hotmail.com, um Ihre Teilnahme zu bestätigen.

 

 

Priska Mannhart died peacefully, at a time of her choosing, on Nov. 3, 2023 from lung cancer.

Born May 15, 1944 in Flums, Switzerland, Priska is loved and remembered by her many dear friends, in British Columbia and back home in Switzerland from which she just returned from a two month vacation.

From a young age Priska was an independent, adventurous, and self-assured woman who loved to travel and often talked fondly of these adventures.  In the early 1970’s she sailed throughout the Caribbean as a crew member. In her 30’s she toured South America and later in life she purchased a motorhome which she drove around North America several times.

Priska was the consummate professional with a sharp mind for figures and she enjoyed a wonderful career working predominantly as an accountant with Blick Magazine and then with Schweizer Illustrated for 23 years. She was married to the love of her life, Charlie Joos, and following his passing moved to Canada.

Her personality was confident and responsible, which made it easy for her to make long lasting relationships with people she met while out and about, and in all aspects of her life. One of her main passions was caring for her dogs over the years and never missed a day to walk them at her favorite locations such as Elk Lake, Centennial Park, Island View Beach and Horth Hill.

Priska loved to bring people together and will forever be remembered for her strong will and generosity to her friends and the many times she prepared and shared her favorite Swiss dinner specialties and great conversation. She had a wonderful sense of humour and loved life to the fullest.

A celebration of life event which will take place at her home, 8533 Tribune Terrace, North Saanich, on November 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

 

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