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Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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...
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,...
Christmas Candlelight Service (Blue Christmas)
Dec 10, 2024
Remembering Our Loved Ones at Christmas
The holiday season is a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. Preparing for this season reminds us that you and your family will be missing your loved one this year. As our hearts ache, we believe that some healing can take place when we are surrounded by the love and 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...
Denis Edouard Tresidder
Nov 8, 2024
Denis Edouard Tresidder, passed away peacefully on November 8,2024, in Canmore, Alberta. Born on September 24, 1943, in Greenfield Park, Quebec, Denis was a man who cherished every moment, imbuing his life with a vibrancy that resonated deeply with those around him.
Throughout his life, Denis was known not only for his professional achievements but also for his unwavering love for...
Karsten Heuer
Nov 5, 2024
Karsten Heuer will be remembered for making the most of what turned out to be a shortened life. He died peacefully, in his backyard writing shack in Canmore, at the age of 56 with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Death) after contracting Multiple System Atrophy, a rare and poorly understood neurological disease.
Karsten was born and raised in Calgary, where his recently...
Sonia Mary Thaczuk
Oct 30, 2024
Sonia Mary Thaczuk, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, passed away peacefully on October30, 2024, in Canmore, Alberta, at the age of 77. Born on December 8, 1946, in Roblin, Manitoba, Sonia lived a life rich with dedication to her family, her faith, and her community.
Sonia is survived by her loving husband Lawrence Thaczuk, her son Gregory Thaczuk and daughter-in-law...
Jeanne Ronaasen
Oct 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, we announce he death of our beloved Mother, and longtime Banff resident,
She soars
And lifts me with her,
I feel no gravity or earthly burden,
Above the winds of time,
Beyond the arrows of life’s pain,
I see you now reaching for me.
On Lucent wing,
and lightest touch
She will be deeply missed and loved forever
Our family would like to extend a...
Frank Adamek
Oct 24, 2024
Frank Adamek, born on May 15, 1938, of Ukrainian parents in Toronto, Ontario, passed away in his sleep at home on October 24 2024, in Canmore, Alberta. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, curiosity, and adventure that touched the lives of those who knew him.
A professional, Frank had a notable career in engineering, focused on nuclear power. He was...
Elizabeth "Betty" Helen Child (née Wakaryk)
Oct 8, 2024
Elizabeth Helen Child, fondly known as Betty, passed away peacefully on October 8 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 74. Born on July 22, 1950, in Banff, Alberta, she lived and worked most of her life in the Bow Valley until her retirement when she moved to Okotoks to be closer to her family. Betty’s life was characterized...
Eva May Marquardsen
Oct 5, 2024
Eva was born and raised west of Nanton, AB. Eva was the eldest of 4 children, she is survived by her children; George, Christine and Krista; three granddaughters Kayla (Johnny), Katrina (James) and Roxanne (Brandon) and five great grandchildren; Kayden, Ashton, Cohen, Meliah and Vaughn. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.
After she finished school she went to work cooking...
Milan Svetek
Sep 29, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Milan, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the age of 92 years.
Milan passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in Banff, Alberta.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josephine Svetek (nee: INTIHAR); daughter Wanda Svetek Pollock; son-in-law, Graham Pollock; granddaughter, Tess Pollock, all residing in Banff. Son, Edward Svetek; daughter-in-law, Lesley Seager;...
Patricia Rose Smith
Sep 28, 2024
Patricia Rose Smith passed away peacefully on September 28 after a short illness at the age of 91. Pat’s life was filled with much love, and genuine affection. She was proud and loving mom to Susan who will miss her dearly; stepmom to Colin (Dorrit), Kathy (Andy), Marjory (Vern), Doreen (d.2023) (Harvey). Pat was proud to be called Grandma Pat...
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