OBITUARIES

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 17, 2018

Donald (Don) Patruth Garen, 93 years, passed away peacefully at home in Canmore. Born in Chatham, Ontario, he grew up with his parents John and Elizabeth (Reid) Garen. His parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada in the early 1900's. He married Dorothy (Chapman) in 1947 and lived in Chatham, Red Deer, and Windsor until retirement.

Don served in the Royal Canadian...

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

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 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 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...

Mar 12, 2018

Robert George Fodor, known to friends as Bob, passed away with his family by his side on March 12, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer.

Bob will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 39 years, Debbie and his three children Raegan (Kelly), Kelsie (Fred), and Trafford (Jennifer). Bob`s greatest gifts were his grandchildren and...

Feb 22, 2018

Betty Ann Fonstad passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Thursday, February 22, 2018 with her daughter Pat by her side.

Betty was born March 22, 1931 in St Thomas, Ontario. She was the eldest child of Elsie and Harry Kitchenham. Betty had one younger brother, Don, who predeceased her. Her dad served in the...

Feb 5, 2018

Theresia Elizabeth Ruff, longtime resident of Exshaw, passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on Monday, February 5, 2018

at the age of 87 years

Theresia will be remembered for her mouth watering cinnamon buns and her ever present catchy smile.

Theresia is survived by her son Lloyd, her daughter Geralyn (Ray) Lainsbury,...