Ollie Joseph Louis Imhoff

October 9, 1932 – December 22, 2025

Lewis Aloysius Joseph “Ollie” Imhoff was predeceased by his beloved wife, Edna, and his sister Joan. He is survived by his loving children: daughter Janet (Gail), and sons Mark (Pam), Timothy (Maureen), and Ted (Katz). He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Dana, Tess, Chris, Ben, Maddie, Andrew (Kat), Nakashook, Jenny, Tapia, Samantha, Zak, and Luka, and by his great-grandchildren Dylan, Max, Magnus, Artemis, and Lucius. Ollie is also survived by his sister Connie; brothers Ches, Bernie (Deanna), Harold (June), and Raymond (Terry); as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Ollie was born in Tetagouche, New Brunswick, where he helped his mother raise his brothers and sisters. Growing up with a distinctive Acadian French-English accent, he developed a natural charm and a sense of humour that stayed with him for life. In his younger years, he moved frequently before settling in Red Rock, Ontario, where he met and married Edna Bridgman. Together, they raised their four children in Red Rock.

Wanting a better life for his family, Ollie later moved them to Victoria, British Columbia. There, he learned from his sister Joan and her husband George the ins and outs of a fish and chip shop that would become Imhoff’s Fish and Chips, a business well known—and fondly remembered—in the community.

After retiring, Ollie and Edna enjoyed travelling throughout Canada and the United States. Following Edna’s passing in January 2005, Ollie continued travelling between Victoria and Red Rock, often dropping in on relatives—sometimes ones he barely knew, and often without warning. Even after surviving a horrific car accident, Ollie never let life slow him down.

In his later years, Ollie settled in Victoria to be close to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He especially loved teaching them how to play cards and cribbage. Games were lively, competitive, and full of laughter, with Ollie always ready to tease, tell a story, or miss play a card, or in other words cheat—usually with a grin—that he was winning. His humour, warmth, and love of connection turned simple card games into lasting family memories.

Ollie loved his family deeply, and he was loved just as deeply in return. He will be greatly missed.

The service will be held on January 31, 2026, 2pm – 3pm

at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Dr, Victoria; with Reception to be held at Mark's place afterwards.

We will have the livestream set up to for people to join, with the link directly on his obituary page. https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/119594