Iranian Residents of Victoria

This Scarlett Oak Tree planted at Henderson Recreation Centre honors the bravery and heroic acts of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran.   The movement’s call for liberty and rights became universal and was heard and honored overseas.

Scarlet Oak Tree

Lorna Stankoven

 “In memory of Ian and Vera Hunt.
Two parents, grandparents, who love and cherished family so much! Although gone, not forgotten, now living on with God in heaven, just as this tree lives on with us today.”

Jennifer Dowd

"This tree was planted in memory of an amazing person, mom, daughter, sister, and grandmother.   Margaret Dowd who passed away in October 2022 is remembered by her children, Jennifer and Charlie, and her sister Janice.   You will always be loved and remembered, mom.”

Stewartia Tree

The Willis – Marles Family

In loving memory of our dearest 'Liz' Priestman (1947-2020).
Not all sisters are born to us, life saves some for us along the way.
Always held close in our hearts.
 

Akebono Daybreak Cherry Tree 

Victoria & Roberto Cecchini

In memory of Rovigo Cecchini born in Montreal, where he lived with his wife and best friend Yolanda and their son Roberto. This tree is gifted to Roberto (an Oak Bay resident) for his birthday from his wife Victoria to remember his truly inspirational father, support our wondrous earth and offer a gift of natural beauty to future generations. Nell’amore e nella gratitudine. 

Two Memorial Trees – Golden Dawn Redwood & Ball & Burlap Giant Redwood 

Karen and Bruce McRae
In memory of our beautiful daughter, 
Jennie Lynne Peddlesden
February 27, 1985-August 10, 2021.

Jennie lived near Bowker Creek, loved the beauty of Oak Bay Parks, and taught her children to love nature.
Declan, Alena and Ivy, our beloved grandchildren, this tree is for you to look at and remember how much your Mum loved being with you outdoors and all the happy times you had with her exploring and learning.
 

Starlight Dogwood Tree

With love from Hayley Judge & John Cooney.

In Memory of Tim Keeping

Though you are no longer here in body, we can continue to grow together in spirit. 

Love Sam

Memorial Tree - Garry Oak

Kathe Hogg

Liam Joseph Turley

Son of Jennifer and Dominic, Brother of Veronica.

Liam was always a delight to me, and will be forever loved by his Oma.

Memorial Tree - Acer palmatum “Bloodgood”

Madone Pelan

Gerald Turner 1941-2016
Gerry followed his heart to the West Coast. An avid hiker known for his love of birds, nature and his free spirit.

Donna Kosteriva

Donated by the Kosteriva Family

Memorial Tree - Garry Oak Tree

Heather McDonald

Donated by the McDonald Family

Memorial Tree - Douglas Fir & Galaxy Magnolia

Gloria Prescott

In memory of our beloved Leslie Prescott; husband, father, grandfather.  Good friend to many and steward of nature's wonder...

Your loving family and dear friend, Janet Riopel.

Memorial Tree - Garry Oak Tree

Anita Wolfe

Dina Wolfe  1937-2020

In memory of a life so beautifully lived
A heart so deeply loved
Larger than life
Lover of life
Forever in our hearts

Memorial Tree - Garry Oak Tree

Victoria Cecchini

In memory of Yolanda Cecchini, a strong, beautiful and loving force in every way and in recognition of the selfless love that my husband, Roberto Cecchini showed his mother Yolanda in the way that he cared for her with total devotion until she died peacefully at home at the age of 96.

Japanese Zelcova Tree

Novus Properties

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened”
In loving memory of an Australian Adventurer
Edward “Eddie” Mathers
March 28th, 1994 – October 20th, 2020
“Lost to us while professionally serving members of the local community”.

Memorial Tree - Oak Tree

McCallum Family

In loving memory of Alexander  McCallum (known as Sandy) 1935-2020

A much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law and uncle.

Always in our Hearts

Tho your smile is gone forever,
and your hands we can not touch,
we have so many memories
of the one we loved so much.
Our memories are our keepsake
with which we'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our hearts!

Japanese Zelcova Tree

Opposite 3280 Beach Drive

The Family of Ruth Pearce

More than most, Ruth would’ve enjoyed sitting on a bench and watching children play in a park, with her gentle smile, bringing love to the park and everyone in it.
She lived a remarkable life of 93 years, and her humour, positivity, curiosity, and genuine interest in people knew no bounds.
Like Ruth did, we hope this tree will make life nicer for everyone near to it.
Thank you, Grandma. Love you to pieces.

Purple Leaf Plum Tree (Prunus pissardi nigra)

The Gorham Family

In Loving memory of Donna Gorham, loving wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother.

Garry Oak/Quercus garryana

Douglas Fir 

Kobus Magnolia

Alesha’s Loving Family

“Enduring Love”

Johal & Dhillon Families

Happy 80th Nana! While nothing can quite match your beautiful heart, we thought this tree came the closest.  Thank you for your constant generosity and endless love.  We are thankful for you every day, and our only wish for you this year and in the years to come is for you to RELAX! Hopefully visiting this tree will help you do that.  With our love, Suki, Susan, Raykha, Sowaran, Ranbeer, Meena, Nalin and Jalem.

Beach Drive, close to Entrance of Oak Bay Marina

The Family of Betty Kjarsgaard

In Loving Memory of Betty, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will always be remembered for her big heart and kind soul.

Nadine Buchan and Brent Jacobi

In Loving Memory of our mother, Boni Jacobi, who gave us everything.

Autumn Blaze Maple

Sheridan Scott and David Zussman

In Memory of Denyse Mackenzie, who loved life and believed “The World would be a Better Place to Live in if Everyone Planted a Tree.”

Big Leaf Maple/Acer Macrophyllum

Eric and Cindy

In Loving Memory of Hugh Graham Thomson, 1950-1968 “Who Knows What Might Have Been?”

Garry Oak/Quercus garryana

Vernon G. Turner

In remembrance of Beryl Audrey Oke Turner (née Nation) 1929-2017

Flowering Crabapple/Malus Royal Raindrops

Rose Garden S.E. Corner Windsor Park

July 2018

The Hutchings Family

In memory of Norm and Lucile Hutchings.

Garry Oak/Quercus garryana

Bowker Creek Walkway

Margaret, Karen and Dan

In memory of Grant McDiarmaid 1949-2017.

Garry Oak/Quercus garryana

Karen and Dan, Grant and Margaret

In memory of Doreen McDiarmaid 1921-2017.

Garry Oak/Quercus garryana

May 2017

The Parandeh Family

In memory of Dr Zheni Parandeh loving husband, father and grandfather 1932-2010.

Garry Oak/Quercus garryana

In memory of Jordan Marklund, who loved cherry blossoms.

"It takes great courage to see the world in all its tainted glory and still to love it." - Oscar Wilde

With love on behalf of his family and friends.

Dan & Karen & Chris

In memory of Bradan Paul MacDougall
1973-2015.

Lee, Neil and Janice Porteous and Laraine and Frank Shedden.

In memory of Fern Porteous, who would have been pleased at the blossoms for the bees, fruit for the birds and colour in the fall.

Hawthorne/Crataegus

Lee, Neil and Janice Porteous and Laraine and Frank Shedden

In memory of Don Porteous, who did his best to keep trees from being bulldozed.

Dolsen Family

The Dolsen Family Tree

Family, friends, and Axé Capoiera

In loving memory of Silvan Herberger, 1988-2012.

Heather and Riley Gray

In memory of Curtis Gray.

"Just Playing Through"

White Spot Dawn Redwood/Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Takayo and Makito

In loving memory of Hirotsugu Kono.

Donated on behalf of her daughters Doreen, Donna, Debbie & Denise.

In memory of Janet Schwartz.

You will be remembered here by your favourite tree and views of the boats that you loved so much.

The Oak Bay Green Committee

In memory of Trevor Williams.

Bill, John and Kristina Lane

In memory of Barbara Lane.

William Emigh
& Colin Tilney

Joan & Neil Wells

In memory of Jack Barker and Rusty (the border collie). In memories of happy times spent in Lokier Gardens.

Satomi

Angela and Julia Buckingham

For Bob Buckingham, Loving husband and father.

Magnolia Yellow Bird

Ann Purdy

In Memory of Alan and Doris Purdy.

Family

In memory of Caroline and Oliver Mothersill.

Midland Circle

Margaret Palmer

In memory of Carl Palmer.

March 2011

William Emigh

In memory of Peter Fleck 1952-2010.

December 2010

William Emigh

In memory of Glenys Barbara McLauchlan (B. Emigh) 1925-2010.

December 2010

Oak Bay Green Committe

Donated in memory of Thomas, Eliza and Charles Bayley early pioneers to Fort Victoria; Thomas was the Bailiff and they lived on a farm located near the spot where Henderson Recreation Centre is today.

November 2010

Cunningham Family

In loving memory of Sean Cunningham 1944-2009. A Dear Husband, Dad, Grandad and Brother.

October 2010

Family, friends, and Recreation Oak Bay staff

In memory of Liz Kilgore.

August 2010

April 2010

Gloria and Ian Back

As a donation from the Victoria Fund.

March 2010

May 2009

April 2009

March 2009

March 2009

Sri Chinmoy Centre

Honouring our beloved teacher, Sri Chinmoy.

November 2008

Catherine and Steven Kohut

In memory of Omer H. Patrick.

October 2008

William Emigh

In memory of Kathy Bergen.

October 2008

Wife Deirdre, his sons Ryan and Graeme Litt; his sister Bryony Reid and family, husband David, children Colin, Allison and Miles Reid; David’s parents Richard and Sheila Litt of Victoria

In memory of David William Burnell Litt.

October 2008

Valerie & Trevor Williams

In memory of Riley.

July 2008

Anonymous

May 2008

Margaret and Carl Palme

In memory of Eleanor Palmer.

May 2008

Family

In memory of Peter Way.

May 2008

Oak Bay Green Committee

In memory of Roger Colwill.

April 2008

Oak Bay Green Committee

In memory of Bruce Cumming.

April 2008

Antoinette Boltres

In memory of husband Emile Boltres.

January 2008

Leslie Bryant

In memory of Garth Pilon.

November 2007

Oak Bay Green Committee

In memory of Helen McVie, Jerry Chodeck and Roger and Dorothy Mann.

June 2007

Monterey Environmental Team

Monterey Elementary School

May 2007

Stuart Stark, Steven Stark and David Stark

In Celebration of Robert and Mary Stark’s 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 14, 1992.

April 1993