Heidi Hall was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. On Jan 29th, 2022, she left this world peacefully, surrounded by family. She was born March 5, 1940 in Berlin, Germany.

Heidi’s commitment to family was unwavering. She was the glue that brought us together. She had a love for travel and enjoyed capturing the beauty of nature through photography and gardening. Hummingbirds held a special place in her heart and her home was filled with all forms of hummingbird decor. You would often find her in the kitchen as she loved entertaining with family and friends. Her warm embrace left you knowing you were loved. She worked as a healthcare provider prior to her retirement.

Heidi is survived by her immediate family Alan, Stuart, Jeffrey, Leigh, David and grandchildren Jake, Angeleena and Ethaniel, her sister Helga and her family Tanja, Diana and Jan, her brother-in-law Brian and nieces Alison and Jacqueline. She was preceded in death by her husband Ambrose James (Bud) Hall.

The family will hold a private ceremony as per Heidi’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Victoria Hospice.

Eleanor Bowman died January 20, 2022 after a short stay at Sidney All Care Centre. She had a full life, shared with her husband Raymond Bowman who died in 2008. Among the many pleasures they shared were travelling, reading, enjoying music, growing, cooking and eating good food. Her involvement with Horticulture Centre of The Pacific and Sidney/North Saanich – Vancouver Island Regional Library reflected her life long loves of gardening and reading.

Eleanor is survived by her brother James Nichol, sisters Marilyn and Kathy Loxam, nephew Bob Nichol, nieces Margaret Nichol-Bowen [Rick] and Erin Cristofoli [Sal], great nephews Matthew Niblett, Mackenzie Nichol, Iyra Cristofoli-Couling, great niece Asha Cristofoli-Couling, godson Jeff Morrow [Thelma] and goddaughter Thea Schmidt. Eleanor’s last months were full of visits and love shared with her family, godchildren and friends. She enriched the lives of those who were fortunate to know her and will be missed by many.

With sorrow the family announces the passing of Normand Arsenault suddenly of medical complications on January 5, 2022, in Victoria B.C.  Norm was born on September 6, 1961 to Lucille (predeceased 2020) and Jacques Arsenault.  He will be sadly missed by his sister Diane Lalonde (Fred) of Sault St Marie and his brothers Richard, Mississauga; Gilles (Gayle), Lively; Daniel (Ruth), Zurich, Switzerland.  He was predeceased by his brother Luc.

A graduate of Laurentian University, Norm loved literature and travelling. He taught in China and Korea.

Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Denise L. Irwin (Fontaine) of Sidney B.C. announce her passing on Friday October 22, 2021.

Denise is loved and missed by her husband Gordon Irwin of 54 years, daughters Christine Irwin and husband Dwight Muhlbeier, daughter Jody Dahlen and grandsons Austin and Caleb Dahlen, sister Linda Fontaine and nephew Stephan Hinton (Kendra Ojanpera) and family, nephew Christopher Hinton, sister Cathy Fontaine (Wayne Lamareaux), nephew Jeremy Leahy (Danielle) and family, and niece Lynsee Leahy as well as extended family and friends.

Denise was born in Kimberley B.C. to parents Roland and Jeanette Fontaine. She was the oldest of three daughters and grew up in a home surrounded by a large extended family who were always important to her.

Denise met Gordon while in high school though she studied nursing in Victoria before they married November 18, 1967. Gordon and Denise moved across Canada as a young couple eventually settling in Saskatchewan for a time, before moving back home to B.C.

Denise enjoyed friends and family gatherings where there was often laughter and cards, golfing with the ladies (Hazel, Judy, Pam and Joan), sewing, crafting, cheering on Gordon when he curled or golfed in tournaments, travelling, her time with the ‘Red Hats’ and using her green thumb in gardening and with plants. Denise had a quick smile and teasing word across the ages and stages of life. She made a positive impact in life and touched many people.