OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Bob Needham
Jun 6, 2019
Robert "Bob" Ivan Needham, beloved husband of Donna, passed away on June 6, 2019 in Calgary, two days before his 88th birthday. Besides his loving wife, Bob is survived by his four sons: Don (Marla), Ken (Charlene), Ron (Debbie), and Doug (Jean); his sister Elaine Hadford; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob's work...
Gord Moors
May 18, 2019
Gordon Ian Moors (Gord) passed away unexpectedly at his home in Canmore, Alberta on May 18, 2019, with his life partner, Trish Brister,
at his side. He leaves his cherished daughter Danielle, Trish and
her sons, and family: his father, Dr. David Moors, and his sisters
and brothers, Jean-anne, Mark (Fara), Rod (Joy),...
Chris Mccorrister
May 11, 2019
Christopher Donavon McCorrister, age 39, passed away Saturday,
May 11, 2019 after a hard and sudden battle against brain cancer.
Chris always lived his life to the fullest. He loved God, family,
adventure, the outdoors, and living a life that wasn't the norm.
Chris married his best friend Kandace at 26...
Betty Reinhardt
May 1, 2019
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Betty Reinhardt who passed away peacefully on May 1, 2019. Betty spent her childhood in Didsbury before moving to Banff and adopted it as her home. Betty shared her infectious smile and strong bear hugs with everyone she met. No one can forget a hug from Betty.
...Anne Wilson
Apr 11, 2019
Anne was taken from us on April 11, 2019 so she could be reunited
with her dear husband Bert. Anne was born to Joseph and Julia Pollock in Canmore on November 4, 1925 where she lived until she was
2 years of age. She and her parents moved to Calgary after that time. While growing...
Jeannette Wingfield
Apr 1, 2019
We are sorry to say goodbye to the most wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and friend who left her mark on all those who crossed paths with her. Born in Montreal into a family
of nine children, she was a true Montrealer, who spent her remaining years in Canmore. At age 27, her first husband, Jean...
Ed Frost
Mar 22, 2019
Our wonderful husband, brother, father and friend Charles Edward Frost passed away in the early morning of March 22 after a short but intense battle with the last stages of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years Laura Susan Frost
(nee Lemieux) and his children Kenneth Raymond (Patti-kris) Frost...
David Casovan
Mar 17, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David Donald Casovan on Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was born on January 3, 1952 in Edmonton, AB to Bill and Mary Casovan.
David will be lovingly missed by his wife of 42 years, Connie, daughters Kathryn (Grant) and Therese, Granddaughter Makenna and Grandson Callum. David will...
Gordon Wood
Mar 15, 2019
In loving memory we celebrate the life of Gordon Robert Wood who passed away in Banff, AB. surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Gordon will be remembered by his wife Wendy Wood of Canmore;
son Jason of Calgary; daughter Annette Stewart (Wood) and husband Tom of Edmonton; three grand daughters Sabrina, Nicole and Shannon...
Don Mowat
Mar 12, 2019
Donald James "Don" Mowat passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Whitby, Ontario at the age of 54 years.
Beloved son of Leroy and Gail Mowat. Cherished brother of Mike Mowat and his wife Cathy. Loving uncle of Brandon, Jacqueline and Ryan. Beloved nephew, cousin and dear friend to many. He will be...
Janet Morgan De Bruyn
Feb 26, 2019
Janet Mary Morgan de Bruyn , beloved wife of John de Bruyn, passed away in Canmore, AB, February 26, 2019. Janet was born in Teepee Creek, AB. July 7, 1954. Janet was predeceased by her first husband, George Daniel Dedio and is survived by her husband John de Bruyn
of 21 years and by her brothers and...
Alice Saltiel-Marshall
Feb 20, 2019
Alice Saltiel-Marshall was born to humble beginnings in the inner city
of Toronto and passed as a revered artist in her beloved Rocky Mountains on February 20, 2019. She leaves a legacy of art, kindness and love that will be remembered whenever we see a magnificent flower bursting with colour, sun rays on the mountain peaks, reflections...
Mike Williams
Feb 15, 2019
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Dad and husband, Michael Allan Howard Williams, FCA.
Mike was born in Vancouver BC, the second son of John Samuel Tamatoa Williams and Joyce Winifred (Cooper) Williams. He was predeceased by his brother Roger and sister Linda.
His father, "Sam"...
Denise Rohde
Feb 15, 2019
This is the story of Denise Elisabeth Rohde, our beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend.
Denise's life journey began on December 13, 1968 in Vancouver BC, where her arrival was greeted with joy and excitement by her siblings Isabella and Bernard, and her parents Horst and Anneliese.
Denise and her friend Helena arrived in...
Don Hawker
Feb 8, 2019
Donald Raymond Hawker, 92 years old, only a week shy of his 93rd Birthday, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on February 8, 2019
at the Colonel Belcher Carewest, Calgary, AB.
Don will be remembered by his loving wife Sheila Hawker (nee Fee),
of almost 65 years. His son, Brad Hawker (Johanna Barstad)....
Doug Adams
Jan 28, 2019
Douglas Adams, aged 62, died January 28, 2019 at the Canmore Hospital. Born in Torphins, Scotland, Doug is survived by partner Dorothy, father Tom, brothers Roy and Tom and their families;
the Gould clan, his many many friends, and faithful companion Alphie.
Our gratitude and thanks to the entire Canmore Hospital staff for providing the...
Maxine Brooks
Jan 20, 2019
Maxine Cecelia Brooks passed away peacefully at Canmore Hospital on January 20, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Maxine was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She married Harold Brooks in 1949, moving to Medicine Hat in 1952 where they raised a family of three children. Maxine was a devoted wife and mother, working short periods at Alberta...
Jim Sampson
Jan 19, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Evan James Sampson of Canmore, Alberta. Jim passed away
in the Foothills Hospital in Calgary at the age of 64.
Jim was the first child born to Jim and Jean (Lewis) Sampson,
of Canmore. Jim loved fishing, horseback riding, hiking,...
Nancy Luck
Jan 4, 2019
Nancy Elizabeth Hopkins Luck, age 63, passed away peacefully
on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff,
after a courageous battle with cancer.
Nancy was born in Oshawa, Ontario, grew up in St. Catharines,
and in 1975 she moved to Banff where she began a new life...
Clara Martha Mentzelopoulos
Jan 4, 2019
Clara Martha Mentzelopoulos graced the world at day break on
March 9th, 1990 to the absolute delight of her Mama (Colleen),
Baba (Tasos), brothers (Tommy and Teddy), and sister (Reenie).
She was the baby of the family but was determined from the very beginning never to be left behind. She was often the...