Annamaria was doing research on the life of Mr. Bertucci and sent us this obituary from the Victoria Daily Colonist of 1917.

"Nicholas Bertucci , res/here for 55 years. aged 79. N/o Lavagna Ita. he left there in early 1860's and came here by way of Cape Horn. Prior to coming to Victoria, he worked on an American Survey ship, and after arriving here worked for 5 years as asst. lighthousekeeper at Race Rocks. Later he owned amd operated the Ferry Boat house, situated at that time where the E&N RR gridge now stand, selling it in 1889. He leaves a widow, 7 sons: BG; D and J, now on active service: N;A,Al,and F all of VIctoria. Also 5 daughters: Mrs J. Sauit, Mrs. H Gallinger;Miss J, all of Victoria, and MrsF Arnott,Los Angeles;Mrs. H.F.Silk,now in Eng. VX/NewsPh/Jun23,5-A/Cpl Joseph Francis Bertucci, Victoria, WIA 2nd time. Left Victoria w/2 bros. Louis and Jack, both at front. Was employed in Times Business Office. U 073 B53 (location of burial in Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria,BC.)".