LAMBERT, KERRY K. Wednesday, 06 Jun 2007
Sooke, BC
31 October 1954 - 6 June 2007
Loving wife and caring mother survived by husband Matt and Sons Rory and Josh.
Kerry passed away peacefully in the same ward she was born in at Royal jubilee. Sincerest thanks to all the volunteers and staff at Hospice who provided wonderful care to Kerry.
We will be holding a "wake". It will be at "Glenairley Centre for Earth and Spirit", at 6040, East Sooke Rd. June 24th, 2pm-6pm: An open house/wake and pot luck (appetizers/desserts) Casual cheerful dress.
In lieu of flowers, donations for a commemorative bench can be made payable to the East Sooke Women's Group or donate to the Sooke/Victoria hospice.
SCHOCHENMAIER, Alvin Harry Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Sooke, BC
1937-2007
After a long struggle Alvin passed away May 30th peacefully with his wife Audrey by his side. Predeceased by his father Dave, brother Dick and stepfather Louis Goerzen. Survived by his wife Audrey (Pearson), mother Edna Goerzen, brothers Doug and David, sister Lillian and many relatives.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
There will be a Memorial service June 8th at 1pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9300 Willingdon Rd., Sidney
HEMSTREET, Gordon M. Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Sooke, BC
March 17, 1929 - May 30, 2007
Gordon is survived by his wife Myra, his children Doug, Marie (Wayne), Glenda (Shawn). He also leaves his sister Myrtle (Oly) Olsen of Nanaimo; his brother Morris of Sechelt, BC; numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration tea on Sunday, June 24th at the Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
TREMBLAY, G. Lucille Wednesday, 30 May 2007
Sooke, BC
Dec. 18, 1936 - May 30, 2007
On May, 30 Lou Tremblay lost her 2 year battle with cancer and slipped away peacefully at home in Port Renfrew surrounded by cherished family. Thank you to the professional support always on stand-by, Dr. Vally, Sooke Shoppers, Barb Richman, Gerri Cummings, the Cancer Agency and many more. Special thanks to Reet and John Buckler for this precious gift. Lou is pre-deceased by 3 baby sons, daughter Angela and Lou's sister Diane. She leaves behind her loving husband Maurice of 50 years, daughter Anne (Mike), son Michael (Michelle), grandchildren Maurissa, Christopher and Madison. Lou was 5th child of 11 and leaves siblings Connie, Ralph (Cecile), Freda ( Gerry), Doug (Marcella), Bob ( Joan), Joanne (Arnie), Evie (Ken), Donna (Mel), Nancy ( Terry) and many nieces and nephews, their families and others.
She was born G. Lucille Van Nes and grew up in Kerrisdale, Vancouver with 10 siblings. After Normal school she taught in Chemainus. She married Maurice and moved to Port Renfrew in 1957. She also taught in Port Renfrew, worked at the store and then managed the 4 Mile Creek salmon hatchery for 20 years, including recording weather for Environment Canada. She was very pleased when her favorite Meteorologist Mark Madyrga called her then mentioned her on the morning news. She would have been honoured that her announced her passing, again on the morning news.
She has been an active volunteer in Port Renfrew with the Community Association, Bowling Association, Volunteer Fire brigade, badminton group and softball teams. She was part of the San Juan Enhancement Society. She wouldn't stand for swearing or poor grammar and lent some polish to this rustic logging camp. She will be sorely missed and always, always remembered.
Service was June 4 in North Vancouver's Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a graveside service was held June 5 at Victoria's Royal Oak Burial Park, reception was at the Fireside Grill. Many thanks to all those who came and also who sent cards, emails or called.
DOTSON, Lester (Grey Hackle) Thursday, 24 May 2007
Sooke, BC
DOTSON, (Grey Hackle) Lester
1919-2007
On May 24th, 2007 Lester Dotson passed away peacefully with his wife Ann at his side, at his home in Sacramento, California. Lester was pre-deceased by his first wife of thirty-eight years and is survived by his current wife Ann, with whom he just celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary.
Lester, captain of the Grey Hackle and his co-captain Ann, enjoyed many summers fishing in Sooke. For over twenty years, from May to September the Dotsons and the Grey Hackle could be seen making the run out of Sooke Marina, from Secretary Island to Otter Point...wherever the fish were biting. Over the years, Les and Ann celebrated many a King Salmon trophy and the fishing stories just kept getting better and better. Lester felt blessed to have so many great friends in the fishing community and treasured every moment that he fished with friends and family. Ann thanks all those who touched Lester's life and gave him great memories to take with him to that great big fishing pond.
Elrose, Rosada Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Sooke, BC
Rosada Elrose of Sooke died at age 92 at Sunset Lodge in Victoria on Wednesday morning.
Rosada was born in Lethbridge Alberta to Harry and Ada (Parsons) Hubbard. She was the eldest of eight children. She graduated from Lethbridge Collegiate and Normal School in Calgary. She married Simon ‘Sam’ Grant Elrose in 1937. Sam and Rosada moved to Sooke in 1945. Rosada belonged to numerous community organizations and was well known for her helping ways. .
Rosada was pre-deceased by her husband, Sam in 1992, after over 50 years of marriage. Survivors include her sisters Pearlie (Pete) Taks and Nancie (Doug) Havens of Alberta; her children Ada (Ritchie) Birch, Grant Elrose, Marj Melville, Melvin (Irene) Elrose; 11 Grandchildren; 18 great Grand children; many nieces, nephews and their extended families across Canada and the US.
A celebration of Rosada’s life will be held on Monday, May 28th, 2007 11:00am at the Sooke Pentecostal Church, 6851 West Coast Rd, Sooke B.C. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Rosada’s name to a charity of your choice.
DOSKOCH, JOHN Monday, 14 May 2007
Sooke, BC
December 1, 1938 - May 14, 2007
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Doskoch at Nanaimo General Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by wife Marie, daughter Donna (Mark), grandchildren Brandon, Katie and Daniel, son Ken, stepdaughter Mannon (Daniel), grandchildren Laurent and David, sisters Olga, Anne and Iris and brother Alex.
Born and raised in Manitoba, John moved his family to the Island in 1973. He worked for the B.C. Government for 25 years before retiring and moving to Nanaimo. He and Marie enjoyed the last seven years traveling across Canada and the States in their motor home and camping with their grandchildren. John was always there with a smile and took great joy in helping anyone who needed it. He could build or fix anything. He will be remembered most for his kind and generous heart.
Special thanks to the staff of the Nanaimo Palliative Care Unit and the Hospice Society for their excellent care and support. A very special thank you to Cavell who was always there for John and his family in their time of need.
A Memorial Service was held on June 24th at 2:00 pm at Trinity United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Sands ~ Nanaimo
MOLL, GRETEL HELGA Sunday, 29 Apr 2007
Sooke, BC
Born September 3, 1925 in Mainz, Germany. passed away peacefully at Beacon Hill Villa (Victoria) on April 29, 2007. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Fred. Survived by two daughters & son-in-law, 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. The family would like to take this opportunity to express thanks to her friends & to the caring staff at Beacon Hill Villa. Graveside service will be held at Hatley Memorial on Thursday May 3, 2007 @ 2:00pm.
James, W.A. (Bill) Friday, 06 Apr 2007
Sooke, BC
Having lived an active life right until the last moment. Survived by Norma, his wife of 52 years, son Mark (Cindy), daughter Mary, and grandchildren Laura and Anna Gardner. Bill was known for his love of the outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a dedicated volunteer in the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society. Bill spent 5 years overseas serving his country from 1939-1945. He received his commission at Sandhurst in 1945. An informal gathering of friends and family to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at his home, Sunday, April 15 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society, Box 947, Sooke, B.C. V0S 1N0.
Miller, Elizabeth (Betty) Monday, 09 Jul 2007
Sooke, BC
Elizabeth (Betty) Miller passed away July 9, 2007. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetic Association.
Dimock, JUDITH ELLEN (NEE MCLEAN) Thursday, 05 Jul 2007
Sooke, BC
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a beautiful Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Judy was born to Senator Donald A. McLean and Catherine (nee Walsh) in Saint John New Brunswick. She was the middle child of three, and leaves her older bother Donald McLean (Delta, B.C.) and a younger sister Faith (McLean) Keith (Lake Utopia, N.B.). Judy lived her earlier life in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick. She later became an R.N. and married Dr. Gordon K. Dimock in 1959. Judy and Gordon had four children; Donald (Beverly Waugh), Cathy (David Prette), Karl (Tammi Martin), and Andrew (Patrick Sweeney). Judy is also survived by ten beautiful grandchildren; Ryan, Kyle, Connor, Jessica, Miles, Cole, Jacob, Emery, Samuel, and Hailey. A private family service was held on Wednesday, July 11th, 2007. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sooke Hospice.
