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font-size: 0.8em;\">Browse obituaries: 220 records found </p> 		<a href= \"?paper=23&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">BALFOUR - PEARMAIN, Keith</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Friday, 13 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			BALFOUR - PEARMAIN <br>Mr. Keith M.  <br>27 August 1944 -  <br>13 August 2010 <br>Affectionately known as Mr. B.; respectfully known as Mr. Balfour. Passed away peacefully, at home as he wished, with loving wife, Lynda Sturdy holding his hand, as always, on Friday, 13 August 2010. Friday, the 13th, Mr. B., you win!! Those who knew you  will get the joke. You will always be remembered by your family and friends, as you fly through the heavens with \"The Last Empress\" and \"The General\". A big  hug to the home care nurses: Sacha, Terry, Rae-Ann, Catherine, and Misha and, of course, Dr. Warnock. <br> <br>Private cremation at First Memorial with special thanks to Rob. A private 66th birthday farewell will be held on 27 August. Donations to Canucks Place for Kids, as Mr. B. loved kids (he was a big kid at heart).  		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">MEIKLE, Janice</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Sunday, 08 Aug 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/oakbay/JaniceM.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of MEIKLE, Janice\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			MEIKLE, Janice (\"Jan\") Lynne January 11, 1949 - August 8, 2010 It is with the deepest sorrow and sadness that the family of Jan Meikle, our sister, daughter, mother, grandmother, and aunt, announces her sudden passing on August 8th, 2010, at the age of 61 at her home in North Vancouver. Jan grew up in Nanaimo, B.C., graduating from Nanaimo Senior Secondary School in 1966. Later, in 1990, Jan went to Capilano College, taking the two year paralegal program, graduating With Honours, achieving Dean\'s List in each of the 4 semesters, while also being honoured as the Class Valedictorian. Jan is survived by her mother, Muriel, her brother, Kevin and his wife June, her children, Ja Lynn (and her husband Tim), Angela and Bruce, her grandchildren, Payton Muriel and Kianna Marie, her niece Alana and her Aunt Dolly. Particular thanks goes to Dr. John Corey, of Caulfield Village Medical Clinic, and the staff at Lions Gate General Hospital for their compassionate care during Jan\'s recent illnesses. Also, to Randall Godden and Mae\'s Graces (a group of     Nanaimo \"girls\" who have been her friends for over fifty years ) for their unwavering friendship and support for Jan during difficult stretches in Jan\'s life. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to celebrate her life, which will be held Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. A reception will follow immediately. A further service will be held Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Brechin United Church in the Fellowship Hall at 1998 Estevan Road, Nanaimo B.C. Additional information can be obtained by emailing Kevin Meikle at kevin.meikle@ ca.cushwake.com.  <br> FIRST MEMORIAL (604)980-3451 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">McLennan, Kenneth</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Monday, 29 Mar 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/oakbay/ken3.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of McLennan, Kenneth\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Kenneth Brian  <br>McLennan  <br>August 6, 1959 -  <br>March 29, 2010  <br>At the age of 50 years passed away at his home in the Highlands surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife,  <br>Darlene married 29 years, daughter Crystal Percival (Gordon  <br>Percival); grandson, Asher; and daughter Breanne McLennan  <br>(Colten Ellison); sister, Gerry Stearns; mother and father-in-law, Ted and Janet Ross; sisters-in-law, Charlene Barrett and Debbie Brinacomb; brothers-in-law, Jack Nickolichuk; Sean Barrett, and Pete Brinacomb.  Ken was predeceased by his parents Brian and Hilda McLennan and sister Mary-Jane Nickolichuk. <br> <br>Special thanks are extended to Ken’s  <br>co-workers at the Base Construction Engineering CFB Esquimalt as well as the staff and doctors at the Victoria Cancer Clinic, especially Dr. Catherine Fitzgerald.  We would like to acknowledge the help and support given to us from our family, friends and co-workers throughout this journey.  <br> <br>Ken will be remembered on Wednesday April 7th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Pacific Fleet Club 1587 Lyall St. Victoria, BC.  Condolences may be sent to:  <br>www.fmfs@telus.net. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">RALPH,  Martha</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 20 Feb 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/oakbay/Martha.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of RALPH,  Martha\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			RALPH, Martha <br>1953-2010 <br>A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 6th from 1-5pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Langford,  <br>761 Station Rd.  <br> <br>Be at peace Martha. You had a blessed, full life but just left the party  <br>a little too soon. <br> <br>Some babe is Swede <br>AKA Martini 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Agnew, Robert P.</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Sunday, 03 Jan 2010</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Passed on January 3rd, 2010 in Victoria Hospice RJH from complications of ALS. He lived a fulfilling life and was firm in the idea that he’d done all he wanted to do in this life. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Please in lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the ALS Society of BC. A Memorial Service will be held at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Streets on Friday January 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm.  <br>Condolences may be offered to the family at  <br>www.mccallbros.com. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Peters, Vic</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 31 Dec 2009</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Vic Peters, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed December 31st, 2009 in Victoria, BC. He is survived by his mother Isabelle Peters, sister Patricia Kennedy, nieces Vanessa and Janelle, and nephews Fernando and Nicklaus. A memorial service will be held in his hometown of London, Ontario in the spring. <br>Vic’s life revolved around music, particularly the music of Jimi Hendrix. Over the years he came know Jimi’s sister Janie and was an avid collector of Hendrix memorabilia and wrote many articles on Jimi’s life and times.  <br>Friends could always find Vic at Harpo’s Cabaret in the 90’s, catching up with visiting musicians/friends he had interviewed while hosting a radio show during his studies at Fanshawe College in London. <br>Vic’s family and friends would like to thank the nurses and staff at the RJH Renal Unit for caring for him so well over the years! <br>He was loved by many and will be missed. <br>Donations are gratefully being accepted by the Victoria Hospital Foundation, RJH Renal Unit in Vic’s honour. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Mourant, Richard Brenton</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 29 Nov 2008</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Richard Brenton Mourant <br>\"Midnight\" <br>January 19, 1939- November 29, 2008 <br> <br>Richard is survived by his children Sandra Cachej (Klaus), Brenda Myers (Alan), Steven Mourant. Grandchildren Thomas & Esther Myers.  <br> <br>Please join us for a farewell coffee house to be held in Richard\'s  memory at Ryans\' Restaurant (Brentwood Bay Plaza) on Sunday Dec 14 2pm-4pm  		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">LEES, Dora Jane </span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Saturday, 22 Nov 2008</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			LEES, Dora Jane (nee Gill) <br>Dec. 25, 1909 - Nov. 22, 2008 <br>The family of Dora Jane Lees is sad to announce her passing   on November 22, 2008, after a brief illness at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Dora was born in Airdrie, Scotland, on December 25, 1909, and emigrated to Canada with her beloved husband John and children Ron and Irene in 1949. She lived in Vancouver, Galiano Island and Victoria where she was an enthusiastic member of the Monterey Centre for nearly 30 years and well known both at the dart board and on the dance floor. She was predeceased by John in 1991, and is survived by Ron (Li-Hong)      and Irene (Ron), grand-daughters Elaine (Waheed)), Irene (Jeffrey) and Miranda, grandsons Tom (Heather), Lee and Yihao, great granddaughters Zara, Jade and Catie, and great grandsons Zachary and Kyle. Dora was a small, quiet and cheerful Scottish lady who touched all our lives with her grace and inner strength. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.  <br> <br>At her request, Dora was       privately cremated, through First Memorial Funeral Services in North Vancouver. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">Dentro, Lesley</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Friday, 24 Oct 2008</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"float:right; width: 80px; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding:4px; margin-left: 9px;\"> 			<img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/images/obituploads/oakbay/Lesley3.jpg\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Photo of Dentro, Lesley\"> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			Lesley Dentro <br> <br>Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Lesley Lucretia Maria Dentro, born Jan.20 1966 in Holland. Lesley passed away suddenly on Oct. 24/08 at her home in Sidney BC. Reunited with her father, Peter, and her mother, Tosca, she will be greatly missed by her two children Andrew and  <br>Katlynn Kowalchuk and her many friends. Please join us for an informal gathering at The Holy Trinity Church hall, 1319 Mills Road, Sidney on Sunday Feb. 15, 2009 from 2-4 pm. 		</div> 		<div style=\"background-color: #eee; font-size: 0.6em; padding: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; height: 1.4em;\"> 			<div style=\"float: left;\"> 			<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006;\">NICKOLICHUK, MARY-JANE</span> <span style=\"color: #bb0000;\">Thursday, 07 Aug 2008</span> 			</div> 			<div style=\"float: right;\"> 			Oak Bay News Oak Bay, BC 			</div> 		</div> 		<div style=\"font-size: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 1em; min-height:110px;\"> 			NICKOLICHUK, MARY-JANE <br>(nee McLennan) <br>Mary-Jane left us in the early morning hours on August 7, 2008. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Jack; children Kevin (Renee), Cara-Lyn (Doug) and Dawn; sister Gerry and brother Ken (Darlene); grandchildren Thomas, Traci and Naomi; sister-in-law Jennifer, brother-in-law Innes (Leslie); nieces Crystal (Gord) and Breanne; Aunts Loretta (Almer), Sylvia (Don), Verena (Dan) and Marcella; many cousins and countless friends. <br> <br>Mary-Jane lived her life with steely determination to do what was right, with immense compassion and love for family and with incredible delight and passion for cooking for her family and friends. <br>There will be no service. A private reception will be held with family, good friends and good food to honour her memory. 		</div> 		<a href= \"?paper=23&amp;submit=&amp;name=&amp;skip=10\"><img src=\"http://raven.b-it.ca/portals/images/nextobit.gif\" width=\"45\" height=\"12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Next\"></a> <script src=\"http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js\" type=\"text/javascript\"> </script> <script type=\"text/javascript\"> _uacct = \"UA-2178680-7\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0; _uacct = \"UA-3534793-1\"; urchinTracker(); _uff = 0 _uacct = \"UA-3544520-1\"; urchinTracker(); </script> </span> ";
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