Victor Emile Isbrucker Obituary

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January 17, 1959 ~ September 13, 2026 (age 67)

The Sturgeon Point community is deeply saddened by the loss of Victor Isbrucker, who passed away on September 13, surrounded by his family.

Victor was a much-loved and valued member of our community. He will be greatly missed.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kathy, Willem, Benjamin, Asher and Avery, and to Victor’s family and many friends.

We share his obituary below with the family’s permission.

Victor Isbrucker Obituary

On September 13, 2026, Victor Isbrucker died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and an enormous amount of love. Born in Montreal January 17, 1959, he was 67. 

Victor was a brilliant soul who lived a rich and fulfilling life shared generously with those who knew and loved him. He is missed immeasurably by Kathy, his best friend and partner of 45 years, his children Willem, Benjamin, Asher, and Avery, his mother Jane, and his brothers, Michael, Richard, and Eric. 

Known to his many friends, colleagues, and neighbours as outgoing, intelligent, magnanimous, and thoughtful, he was quick with a joke or a helping hand if you ever needed one. He loved listening to and making music; he played guitar and was an excellent drummer. 

Victor was an accomplished optical engineer. At work, he leveraged his brilliant and analytical mind, natural curiosity and meticulous attention to detail throughout a successful and fulfilling career. He designed lenses and lasers for applications in all sorts of impressive technologies for the likes of Google, IMAX, NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency, on projects that tickled his fascination with outer space, cool gadgets, and complex engineering. His work on the James Webb Space Telescope is a perfect example. He cared about his colleagues, and many of them became lifelong friends. 

Victor was most proud of the family he created with Kathy. He loved seeing his kids thrive and always encouraged them to pursue their interests and passions. They will miss all of the ways he fit into each of their lives and seeking out his sage advice. He shared his love of science with his kids, explaining anything they asked him – Why is the sky blue? What are stars made of? What is a photon? How do airplanes stay aloft? — or discovering the answers alongside them. 

Whenever possible, he loved to make things himself, from a potato cannon to guitar pedals, and just last summer built a beautiful red cedar dock that will last for years to come. He loved to sit at the water at the end of the day watching the sun go down over Sturgeon Lake. And in the winter, when the lake froze over, he could be seen walking across and back with his beloved dogs beside him. 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Victor’s medical team throughout his journey, and particularly Dr. Neera Jeyabalan, for whom he had deep respect, and Natalie Dendura, his primary nurse, who always went above and beyond for him.

A private family celebration of Victor’s life will be planned for the Spring. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Victor’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Donations

Canadian Cancer Society
55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500, Toronto ON M4V 2Y7
Tel: 1-800-268-8874
Web: http://www.cancer.ca/en/donate/?region=on

SPA AGM – Saturday, August 29

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Please join us for SPA’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 29th, 2026 at the Sturgeon Point Union Church

The AGM is your opportunity to hear about the work SPA has been doing over the past year, get updates on current projects and priorities, and have a say in the year ahead. We’ll also be welcoming new members to the SPA Board as current terms come to an end.

A reminder that you must have an active SPA membership to vote at the AGM.

If you haven’t renewed yet, don’t worry. We’ll have a membership table set up outside before the meeting so you can renew your membership and be eligible to vote.

You can also renew online.


                                               

Additional AGM details, including any guest speakers, will be shared as they are confirmed.

AGM materials, including the agenda, and the 2025 AGM minutes will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.

Questions for the AGM
Members are invited to submit questions or topics they’d like addressed at the AGM in advance. Please email [email protected]

Upper Wharf Rain Shelter Restoration Campaign

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We’re excited to officially launch the fundraising campaign to restore the historic Upper Wharf Rain Shelter.

Built in 1903, the Rain Shelter has been part of Sturgeon Point for more than 120 years. Restoring it will be a significant undertaking, with the complete project currently estimated at approximately $75,000.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re already on our way.

Between proceeds from the Canada Day Bake Sale & Auction and pledges, we’ve raised $3,200 toward the project, providing a terrific start to the campaign.

The restoration will take place in phases:

Phase 1: New Roof – COMPLETE!
Thanks to the generosity of Andrew Dunnette and Andrew Wilson, the Rain Shelter has a new roof.

Phase 2: Foundation
The next step is to undertake the work required to provide the building with a strong and stable foundation.

Phase 3: Historic Restoration
The final phase will focus on restoring the shelter’s distinctive “gingerbread” woodwork and other historic design details.

We are now accepting pledges at [email protected].

SPA is also close to finalizing an arrangement that will allow charitable donations to the project through the Kawartha Community Foundation. Stay tuned for details on how you can contribute and help preserve this piece of Sturgeon Point history for generations to come.