OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 6, 2018

Brian David Miller, long-time resident of the Bow Valley, passed away in the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital

A gathering of friends and family was held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the Col. Moore Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, Banff. Friends were invited to please bring their stories to tell and a couple of bucks for the bar....

Apr 4, 2018

Margaret passed away peacefully in her home with her loving family beside her on April 4, 2018.

Born in England in 1947, she married the love of her life Keith in 1966, emigrated to Canada in 1967 and moved to Banff in 1972, the place she loved so much. In 1979, the Joy of her life, Tara,...

Mar 31, 2018

Janet Daisy Mildred Brabant passed away peacefully March 31, 2018

at a feisty 81 years of age in the Canmore Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband John, Mom will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Wendy and her son Steve, daughter-in-law Barb as well as her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Our family...

Mar 26, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Robert James Brayshaw announce his sudden and unexpected passing on March 26, 2018.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Angelyn Bucayo (Brayshaw),

his parents, Joan Brayshaw and Billy Campbell, his brothers,

Glen Brayshaw (Elena Brayshaw), and Scott Brayshaw

(Megan Brayshaw),...

Mar 17, 2018

William "Bill" Howard Tye passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1, leaving June, his devoted wife of 65 years, his loving daughter Janice Tye, her husband Murray Hanna and their two daughters Claire Hanna and Gillian Hanna. Bill was predeceased by son Howard Tye, who died in 1975 of a brain tumor, and by his sister Madeleine Pierson. Bill...