–District of Sooke The District flags are flying at half-mast in honour of Fred Shambrook, who passed away on December 29th. Among many other strong ties and contributions to the community, Fred was a former Deputy Chief with the Sooke … Continue reading →
Elder Linda Bristol Gone Elder Eloquent Elegant Eager Wise A Gentle soul. So proud of who she was. Linda, Sat, wearing woven cedar on her head of silvering grey Cedar taken from a tree That tree marked forever As we … Continue reading →
This was originally posted on the HWY 14 History group on Facebook, and is reprinted here with permission –by Cynthia A Carlsen Linda’s family referred to her as a matriarch personified – this is so very, very true. I grew … Continue reading →
C. Jane Jowett passed away at home on April 4th, 2018 after a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer. Jane was born on August 4th, 1956 to E. Catherine Jowett and John W. Jowett in Belleville, Ontario. She is survived … Continue reading →
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Lars Nyberg, who died on April 12th 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Centre. Anyone who met Lars soon discovered what a kind and gentle man he … Continue reading →
Clifford Grant Langerak (April 14th 1963 – March 1st 2017) passed suddenly on March 1st. He leaves behind his sister Christine Langerak (Richard), niece Teresa Vancoughnett (Aaron), nephew Tony Langerak (Amber), great niece and nephew Bella Langerak and Davin Monyard. … Continue reading →
– from the Sooke Chamber of Commerce January Newsletter, reprinted with permission Sadly, Ken Stratford, Mentor Strategic and the Chamber’s Strategic Advisor over the past number of years passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10th. Ken had a prolific background … Continue reading →
The following was posted by Wild Wise Sooke on Facebook. See the Resources section at then end of this article for links. A Bear’s Bill of Rights A bear has the right to expect that you will: [sam id=”15″ codes=”true”] … Continue reading →
Rodney Martin Nyberg May 24 1955 – August 30 2015 Our hearts are heavy to announce Rod Nyberg’s sudden death by heart attack. Rod lived and worked his whole life in Jordan River and Sooke. His loving, generous spirit gave … Continue reading →
