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Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Walter Isidor von Rotz
Apr 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Isidor von Rotz on April 5, 2025, at the age of 73. Walter passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital after a short but valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
Walter was born on July 4, 1951, in Kerns, Obwalden, Switzerland, and grew up...
Elsa Skirten
Mar 27, 2025
With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of our beloved Mother Elsa Skirten (nee Hein).
Elsa was born in Rosthern, SK and was the middle child of seven born to Jacob & Selma Hein, who lovingly called her “the Golden Child”, largely due to her neatness.
Mom graduated from Nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital in 1950 where she was trained by the...
Peter Ford
Mar 24, 2025
Peter Ford, passed away on March 24, 2025 at the age of 88 years.
Peter dedicated many years of his career to serving as a technologist at the University of Alberta.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Peter held a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounded him. He cherished the time spent in the great outdoors, often exploring the majestic mountains that...
Joyce Greta Jordan
Mar 22, 2025
The last of her generation, Joyce Jordan passed away gently at the Canmore Hospital on March 22 with family at her side at the age of 97.
After growing up in Ontario, Joyce became a mountain girl living more than 70 years divided almost equally between Banff, Jasper and Canmore Alberta.
She was a working woman most of her life beginning at...
Gladys Gibson
Mar 21, 2025
Gladys passed away peacefully on March 21,2025 in Calgary surrounded by her children at the age of 101.
She was born to Ernest Ezra and Jane Ann Kelly in Darlington, UK. the youngest of 4 children.
She is predeceased by her parents, siblings, first son, Gordon (1950), husband George (1990) and granddaughter Julie (2001). She is survived by 4 children: Gillian (John),...
Lloyd Gingles
Mar 18, 2025
I wish to report my death at age 83 on March 18, 2025.
After graduating from SAIT I started work at the small Village of Seebe for Calgary Power (now TransAlta Utilities). In 1965 I married Kathy, the love of my life for 60 years. Seebe was a great place to raise a family and have an active social life. With...
Larry Shellian
Feb 21, 2025
Larry Shellian, lifelong resident of Canmore, passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on February 21, 2025 after a private battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Sophie Shellian (Sweet), and his brother Gerry Shellian. He is survived by his brothers Richie (Barb) Shellian, Ronnie (Denise) Shellian and sisters Betty Kirby and Shirley Matheson as well...
Harry Roberts "Biff" Wheeler
Feb 18, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Harry Roberts “Biff” Wheeler, Jr., (b. October 16, 1936 in Montréal) originally of Saint-Jovite, Québec and more recently of Canmore, Alberta. He died peacefully on the 18th of February, 2025, surrounded by family.
Biff was (and forever will be) a son of the Laurentian mountains. He loved coffee at sunrise,...
Evelyn Marie (June) Goldbeck
Feb 15, 2025
June passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025 in Canmore at 90 years of age. She was born to Fred Goldbeck and Maria Daneliuk on June 3, 1934, the oldest of four siblings.
She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Shirley, her brothers Ron and Ralph. She is survived by her daughters Kim (Tim), Tamra (Bob), Marnee (Gary), her grandchildren...
Pushpamany Rasiah
Feb 9, 2025
Pushpamany, affectionately known as Chella, lived a life filled with love and grace. As the youngest sibling, she was cherished by all and served as the unifying thread that kept the family closely connected.
Her warmth was unmatched—she welcomed friends and family with an open heart and a radiant smile. She treated everyone with kindness, unconditional love, and respect. And without...
Alice Elfriede Schultz
Jan 31, 2025
With gratitude for a life well lived, we share the news that Alice has peacefully passed away in Canmore. She was predeceased by her husband Sam (2021), her daughter Betty (2023), her brother Bruno (1970) and sister Helen (2023).
Alice was born to Martha and Karl Brauer in the German-speaking village of Zychlin, Poland, the youngest of three children. Her early...
Lois Ann Straw
Jan 30, 2025
Lois Ann Straw passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Canmore at 68 years of age, ending her 18-year battle with breast cancer. Lois was born to Edgar and Ethyl Mason on June 28, 1956 in Macklin, Saskatchewan, one of ten siblings.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Bob, and is survived by her loving husband...
Susann Elizabeth Britton
Jan 27, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Susann Britton, a loving mother and sister. Susann left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she touched. Susann grew up in Medicine Hat AB, went on to move to Canmore AB, where she spent the most memorable times of her life amongst close family and great friends...
Jenny Helen Chakowski
Jan 20, 2025
It is with love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenny Helen Chakowski, who left us peacefully on January 20, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born in Canmore and resided there her whole life. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, GG and friend, Jenny was a light in the lives of all who...
Adolf Zach
Jan 14, 2025
Adolf Zach, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Canmore, Alberta, at the age of 99. Born on September 29, 1925, in Austria, Adolf's journey through life was marked by adventure, commitment, and a profound love for the great outdoors.
Adolf was a proud World War II veteran, having served his country with honor during a tumultuous period in history....
Ann Marie Eaton
Jan 10, 2025
Ann Marie (Greer) Eaton was born April 17th, 1936, in Smiths Falls, ON. On January 10th, 2025, Ann made what she called her “Grand Departure” from life on Earth, on her own terms, surrounded by people she loved.
Ann was predeceased by her parents, Olive Mae (Redmond) Greer and David Raymond Greer, and her dear husband Jerry - Dr. Gerald D....
Mireille Delesalle
Jan 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the Delesalle family announces the peaceful passing away of Mireille Delesalle on January 10, 2025 in Canmore AB with her family by her side.
Mireille will be fondly remembered by her children, Nathalie, Bruno (Janet), Marco (Kelly), and her two grandchildren, Amélie and Nicolas.
Mireille was the eldest of 3 siblings and is survived by her...
Jeffrey Grant Allen
Jan 1, 2025
Jeffrey Grant Allen, born October 29, 1979 in Brampton, Ont., passed away suddenly on January 01, 2025 in Canmore, Alberta. Survived by his loving wife Jessica, daughter Karly O’Toole (Caylin Jensen), grandson Ryker Dallace Jensen, parents Grant and Elizabeth Allen, and sister Jennifer.
To my son, my brother, my friend. Buddy we sure had a lot of good times over the...
Iris Lorraine Christou
Dec 27, 2024
Iris Lorraine Christou, born Kotch on January 26, 1936 in Vancouver, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 in Banff, Alberta. She lived a life full of joy and adventure, loved by her family and friends.
Iris was the proud and devoted mother of five sons: Dean, David, Peter (Erin), Gregory, and Jeffrey, all residing in Banff, Alberta. She...
Waltraut (Traudl) Mannsberger
2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Waltraut (Traudl) Mannsberger. Traudl passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2024 at Golden Eagle View in Canmore. Traudl was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, friend and passionate community volunteer.
Traudl was born in Senftenberg Germany in July, 1933 and travelled throughout Europe in her childhood until finally...
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