OBITUARIES

Mar 21, 2021

Roberta Drew has passed away surrounded by loving family

in Banff, Alberta, March 21, 2021.

Roberta was predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas Willard (Rusty) Drew. Mother to daughters Laurie Drew and Leslie Reid (Douglas) and grandmother to Sally Reid (Kalen McConnell), Emma Walsh (Edward) and Grace McKenzie (Justin) and great grandmother to Mason, Rowan...

Mar 8, 2021

With close family by his side, Paul Gordon Sully passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 in Canmore, Alberta.

Paul was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario on April 26, 1939. The only son of Jessie Elizabeth and Roy Gordon Sully, Paul grew up with his four younger sisters in the north end of Winnipeg. Despite the modest...

Feb 11, 2021

"WINS"

Suddenly, from his home in the heart of Banff, Michael Winder passed away on the morning of Thursday February 11, 2021.

Michael stands out as one of the area's last, true characters of the

Bow Valley, remembered and admired for his unique style, his kind

ways and his talent for truly listening...

Jan 24, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of

Ian B. (Blake) Mackie in the early morning of Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home in Banff. Ian was 85 years of age and was predeceased by his Father Robert Arthur (Roy) and Mother Evan Mackie. Ian is survived by his wife of...

Jan 8, 2021

"He was One of the Good Guys"

Brian was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, The second of six children to Stella and Wilf. As he grew up, Brian travelled between Alberta, B.C and the Yukon for work. Working with his father, brothers and cousins made these days enjoyable. He was a hard worker who had jobs working in the...

Dec 24, 2020

There is a new star shining in the heavens. Tyler Curry left his beloved fiancée, Kristen Campbell along with his parents, Dave and Jan Curry, brothers Jason, Myles, and Darrin on December 24, 2020.

Tyler will be remembered as an incredibly creative and loving person.

In his early years Tyler was known as a constant reader with...

Dec 20, 2020

Compassionate - Loving- Impactful

These are just a few words that can be used to describe an incredible young man. Ted McGregor Reay Stahl was born in Canmore on

March 11, 2001 and passed away suddenly on December 20th, 2020

at the age of 19. Those who knew him and held him dear, know that...

Dec 19, 2020

Dolores Carroll passed away from unexpected health challenges, at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, with her daughter Lisa by her side. This picture personifies Dolores Carroll. Dolores was LIGHT , beaming radiant yellow sunshine on a cloudy day. Arm stretched up to the heavens, spreading her message of peace and unwavering faith. A glowing smile because she knew how...

Dec 19, 2020

Karen Joy Minish passed away late Saturday evening, Dec. 19, 2020

at home with her partner of 30 years, John Goulart beside her, as well as her loving sisters Jayne, Dianne and Noreen. For the past two years Karen "danced" her way through her cancer diagnosis and treatment. The essence of the dance was graceful, joyful and...

Dec 19, 2020

Lorne Carroll's celebration of life ended December 19, 2020, when he passed away peacefully in his home in Banff, with his wife Dolores and daughter Lisa by his side.

To know him was to love him. Lorne was one of the good ones, a man of unwavering faith, love and integrity. He was a giver in the...

Dec 14, 2020

Once with sky blue eyes and a shock of white hair, Dorothy Victoria Steiner, formerly Dorothy Johnston died on December 14, 2020 at Holy Cross Manor in Calgary where she had been living for 6 years. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1923 in Indian Head Saskatchewan to Etta and Archie Johnston. Her elder sister Jean Hammond and younger...

Dec 11, 2020

I rise as the Phoenix out of the ashes of the old life into my new beginning and freedom. All my past except it's beauty is gone, and nothing is left but a blessing for my next steps.. Melinda Hope Semeniuk of Exshaw, passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 11, 2020 after losing her battle with cancer....

Dec 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce Pat's passing on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Canmore, AB. Pat was born April 14, 1955 in Norquay, SK to Mike and Jean Markewich, and was later raised in Regina. She was a hard worker, and family was her primary focus from a young age after losing her own mother in...

Nov 27, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jean

Maria Clipperton (née Theaker), beloved wife, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 27th, 2020. Jean left us peacefully from Newport Harbour Care Centre in Calgary, Alberta.

She was 87 years old.

Jean was born May 12,1933,...

Nov 20, 2020

Maria Christina Chiarizia, beloved wife of the late Carlo Chiarizia, passed away peacefully at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff,

at the age of 89. Born in Sepino, Campobasso, Italy, she immigrated to Canada in 1958 with her son Michael, rejoining her husband Carlo in Alberta. Christina worked earnestly throughout her life, raising Michael, supporting the hotel...

Nov 11, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, just before 11:00 am,

in Winnipeg, Glen Baillie of Canmore / Banff peacefully passed

away in his sleep. He was 88.

Glen is predeceased by his dearly beloved granddaughter Meagan (2009), love of his life Marjorie (2015), son Bob (2015), and son

Blue (2020).

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Jul 26, 2020

On a warm summer night with Canmore peonies finally in bloom, the beloved Irene Laviolette passed away early Sunday morning, July 26, 2020 in the Canmore Hospital Acute Care Unit, Canmore, AB.

Having reached 90 years old, Irene was a woman of great style, sharp mind and had a fondness for cooking, shopping and flowers nurtured on...

Jul 11, 2020

Edith Sorensen passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11

at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with ALS.

A special thank you to Dr. Metta Hoegh-Petersen, the team at Cascade House, Mineral Springs Hospital and St. Martha's. We are so blessed to have such great care facilities in our small town. The friendship...

Jul 3, 2020

Cecilia (Celia) T. U. Lepper (nee Smith), 92, beloved wife of Maurice G.S. Lepper, died on July 3, 2020 in Canmore, Alberta after surviving many years with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

Celia, born in Chester, U.K. on March 19, 1928, is the daughter of

Dr. Vincent Smith and Hope Ussher Smith. She married Maurice on...

May 24, 2020

Charles James Yonge, "Chas", passed away peacefully in

Canmore surrounded by his wife Pamela and his three children

Carolyn, Emma, and Alexander.

Charles was born in England to John and Enid Yonge. His brother

Mark resides in England; his sister Charlotte in Wales and his sister Jane in Canada.

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