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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...
Keith Russell Clark
Dec 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith Clark, loving husband, father and grandfather, who passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2024. Keith was dearly loved by his family, which he was incredibly and quietly proud of.
He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched. We thank him for a lifetime of care,...
Wayne Eng
Dec 9, 2024
Wayne Wing Yuen Eng passed away suddenly on December 9th, 2024 at the age of 68. He was predeceased by his parents Siu Fong and Jeannie Eng. Wayne was born in Banff on June 21, 1956. He was a local business man who regularly enjoyed a round of golf at the Banff Springs Golf Course, remixing music and tinkering with...
John William Dowson
Dec 3, 2024
Every man dies. Not every man really lives.
William Wallace
Life is but a day at most.
Rabbie Burns
It is with great sadness and much love that we say goodbye to John Dowson who passed away December 3rd at the age of 62 years.
John will be profoundly missed by the love of his life Pauline; sons Jonathan (Casey) and Jack (Chelsea), his treasured...
Horace Roy "Wally" Walenstein
Nov 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts the family of Wally announces his passing on November 30 at the age of 85 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at South Side Memorial Chapel (8310 - 104 St. N.W Edmonton) on Thursday, December 12,at 11:30am.
The family would like to thank the staff...
Barbara May Smyth
Nov 25, 2024
Barbara May Smyth passed away peacefully on November 25th, 2024 at St Martha’s Place in Banff. Born in Calgary on March 8th, 1929, Barbara came to Banff in 1953 to marry Bill Smyth. She and Bill owned the Texaco station in Lake Louise in the late 1950s and in 1959 purchased the lodge at Moraine Lake. Barbara served as co-manager,...
Evangelos (Van) Chiftis
Nov 17, 2024
Evangelos (Van) Chiftis passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 at the age of 97 years having led a full life. Van was born in Fteri Greece, on July 20, 1927 and immigrated to Canada settling in Banff in the early 1950’s. In Banff, he met and married Niki Bicas where they raised a family of two daughters.
He is survived...
Florence Irene Sliney
Nov 15, 2024
Florence passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. She is survived by sister-in-law Lorraine Gray, nieces Terry Thomson, Char Bernard, Trish Tomlin, Kathy Emberly, Sara Germain, and nephews Rick Gray and Sean Germain. She is also survived by her greatly adored great and great great nieces and nephews. Florence was born in Calgary, Alberta. She grew up in Winnipeg attending local...
Kevin Oscar Hall
Nov 14, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Oscar Hall, who died peacefully at the age of 82. Born in River Hebert, Nova Scotia, he later relocated to Ontario and spent the last 40 years of his life in Burlington, Ontario.
Kevin was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary J. Hall; his mother, Greta Hall; father, Thomas...
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