OBITUARIES

Nov 3, 2018

Jill Patricia Arnsdorf passed away peacefully at the Canmore General Hospital on November 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. Jill was predeceased by her loving husband Hank in 2001. She is survived by her daughter Lesley (James), son Kevin, grandson Simon (Daisy), and cousin Graham Richardson.

Jill grew up in Purley, England and became Chairman of the...

Oct 4, 2018

Yumiko was taken from us suddenly on the October 4, 2018 in a tragic, freak accident at the Columbia Icefield Discovery Center parking lot in Jasper National Park.

She leaves her family in Japan: father Mikihiko , mother Setsuko ,

sister Yoko, brother Shinichiro, sister Yasuko as well as many friends

in Canada...

Oct 3, 2018

Victoria Marie McIsaac passed away peacefully at Canmore General Hospital on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was 56.

Victoria was born in Drumheller, Alberta and was raised in the city of Calgary. She moved to the town of Canmore in 2005 with her daughter, Jayline, and made Canmore her home until her passing....

Aug 19, 2018

Dr. Josephine Marian Emmett (née Wilson) died peacefully in the early morning of August 19, 2018 at the Canmore General Hospital after facing ovarian cancer for three years. In her final days she was surrounded by family and friends sharing reminiscences and love.

Josephine was born June 1, 1947 in Yorkshire, England and emigrated to Canada in...

Aug 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce that Dorothy Garen,

age 95, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday July 24, 2018,

a mere 5 weeks after her husband, Don.

Born October 29, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dorothy grew up

with her parents, Claud and Molly (Dreger) Chapman, her two...

Aug 11, 2018

It is with great sadness to announce Mrs. Marilyn Ellen McTaggart, 75, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep. She will be greatly missed for her unique sense of humor.

Marilyn was born in Kelowna, BC to Grant McCrea Ross and Ellen Teske. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) McTaggart, their three sons; Charlie...

Aug 10, 2018

Tim Auger passed away at Banff Mineral Springs hospital early in the morning of August 10, 2018 at the age of 72.   Sherry, his lifelong partner of 46 years and Corey their son were there for his final hours.

Tim was born in Toronto, but the family moved to Winnipeg a few years later, and eventually Vancouver...

Jul 28, 2018

Eva Kende, BSc, Author, passed away in Canmore with her husband John of 54 years and their son Leslie by her side after a lengthy illness. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Ruth and grandsons Noah and Anthony, as well as a number of cousins on several continents.

Eva immigrated to Canada in 1957. She attended...

Jul 2, 2018

Pioneer. Inspiration. Mother. Superstar.

Priscilla died peacefully and content. If she ever knew how

she affected peoples' lives she never acknowledged it.

Elegant and eloquent to the end. Modest with little to be modest about: Priscilla was the first lady doctor in the Bow Valley of Banff, University

of Calgary Senator,...

Jun 30, 2018

Dorothy Eileen Carleton (nee Sweetzer) passed away peacefully at the Bow-Crest Care Centre in Calgary on June 30, 2018.

Dorothy had a wonderful and active life, full of laughter, singing, and caring about others. She brought joy to so many people, and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Dorothy was born in London,...

Jun 20, 2018

Long time Banff resident Margot (Margo, Margie) Roberge passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2018 in St. Martha's Place at The Banff Mineral Springs Hospital in her 96th year.

She was born to Anton (Tony) Magnus Sorensen and Ane Marie Thygesen (Mama Sorensen) in Silkeborg, Denmark. She was their second daughter following her sister Erna by 11...

Jun 20, 2018

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing

of Mrs. Betty Doris Arnold of Banff. Born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, Betty grew up in Kettering with her younger brother, Peter. Betty was only 14 when World War II broke out, and on August 31, 1942, Betty joined the Land Army, and worked hard to ensure...

Jun 14, 2018

Shannon passed away peacefully Saturday morning June 2nd after a lengthy illness.

Shannon was born in Ottawa, Ontario June 15, 1956 and adopted by Lindsay and Annie Seaman. Shannon grew up in Elgin, Ontario with the help of her loving Uncle Ben and Aunt Joan. As a child Shannon developed her lifelong love of sport, excelling at...

May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, in her home, Paula passed away surrounded by family and flowers.

Paula was born in Calgary, one of six children to Frank and Bertha Hanson. Bertha was widowed with six children when Paula was four; Paula carried Bertha's indomitable spirit into the next generation.

As a child, she was athletic and...

May 23, 2018

June Bernice Scott, beloved Aunt, Sister and Friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 23, 2018 at the age of 81 years in Canmore, AB.

Auntie June was born in Calgary, AB. The family moved to Banff

in 1949. After graduating from Banff High School in 1954, Auntie June continued her education attending St. Pauls...

May 8, 2018

Harold Raymond Payne, known to all as Ray, passed away peacefully at home, following a short battle with cancer, at the age of 88 years.

Ray is survived by his daughter Patti Johnson of Silverton, BC and

his grandchildren: Shawna Johnson of Victoria, BC, Caylee Johnson of Fintry, BC, Jennalee Johnson of Kamloops, BC and...

May 8, 2018

Dale Ray Payne, beloved husband of 30 years to Cindy Payne of Canmore, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2018 at home at the

age of 56 years.

Dale will be sadly missed by his daughter Candice, of Canmore,

and his son Tyler (Flurina), of Fernie, BC, and his best friend Kootenay. Dale...

May 5, 2018

Frank Joseph Dyrgas was born to Frank and Rose, at home, on the banks of the Bow River in Canmore, 83 years ago, the eighth of ten children. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Barbara, and daughters, Wendy Leskosek and Sharon (David) Perras. He also leaves his grandchildren, Corina (Scott) Lecours, Joshua Leskosek, Jaime (Tyler)...

Apr 21, 2018

June Lenore Mary Tye passed away on April 21, 2018. June is greatly missed by daughter Janice and her husband Murray Hanna, and her two much loved grand-daughters Claire Hanna and Gillian Hanna. June's beloved husband of 65 years, Bill, passed away a few months ago. June and Bill were predeceased by their son Howard in 1975. June devoted...

Apr 21, 2018

June Lenore Mary Tye passed away on April 21, 2018. June is greatly missed by daughter Janice and her husband Murray Hanna, and her two much loved grand-daughters Claire Hanna and Gillian Hanna. June's beloved husband of 65 years, Bill, passed away a few months ago. June and Bill were predeceased by their son Howard in 1975. June devoted...