OBITUARIES

Nov 22, 2017

Betty Isobel MacDonald (nee Claughton), one of the greatest wits of our time, was born on June 3, 1932, the youngest child and only daughter of Bertha Bieraugel and Bob Claughton. She had three older brothers - Gordon (deceased), Don (Sharon) and Lloyd (Rose). Betty was born and grew up in Peace River and made lifelong friends there. She...

Nov 7, 2017

Leonard Knowles, 98, of Banff, Alberta passed away peacefully

at the Mineral Springs Hospital on November 7, 2017 of chronic

medical conditions.

Len was born in England on August 19, 1919. His siblings were brothers, Harry, Horatio and sister Gladys. At an early age Len developed a love for singing and was a...

Oct 28, 2017

Florence (Flo) was born the first child to Matilda (Dekteroff) and Paul Shakotko on March 25, 1921 in Biggar, Saskatchewan in their union of a blended family. As a newborn, she was welcomed to her mother's prairie homestead at Lizard Lake, Saskatchewan, by her thirteen half-siblings and later joined by three younger siblings to make seventeen children in a...

Oct 1, 2017

Jackie James Slavin passed away in peace on Sunday,

October 1, 2017 at the age of 84 years.

Born in Vancouver to parents Jack and Violet, Jack spent his early years on the West Coast before finding his home amongst the Rocky Mountains in Canmore. In 1956, he married Sylvia Eliuk, with whom he shared...

Sep 29, 2017

Errol Stephan Olafson passed away peacefully on Friday,

September 29, 2017 at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, Banff, AB

with family by his side.

Born and raised in Eston, Saskatchewan on June 25, 1929 to the first Icelandic homesteaders. His father Arni Olafson (Akureyri, Iceland) and mother Sigrid Sessalja Stefansson (Garda, North Dakota). He...

Sep 22, 2017

Peter Doenz, 35 year plus resident of Canmore and the Bow Valley,

passed away in Calgary on Friday, September 22, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He will be lovingly remembered by his beautiful wife of 42 years, Dolly; his sons Peter Jr. and Leo (Kim) of Calgary; daughter Maggie (Dale) of Ardmore; his...

Sep 20, 2017

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Ruby Valentine Deeprose (nee Ford) on September 20, 2017 at the age of 89.

Survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Lindsay Deeprose, daughter Kathryn Worthingham (Robert), son Kenneth (Martelle) and grandson Jason. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Ruby, and siblings Lillian, Roy,...

Sep 20, 2017

David Owen, writer, poet, painter, and football coach, rested his pen and whistle on September 20, 2017, surrounded by his three surviving children, and grandchildren.

David coached junior/senior semi-pro, and university football teams and everything below for over 7 decades – from the 50's to 2010 – with the assistance and support of Annette, his wife of...

Sep 14, 2017

Jean Elizabeth Cords passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Health Center in Calgary on September 14, 2017 at the age of 85.

Predeceased by her husband Ronnie in 2001, and two brothers Bob and John McLerie. Jean is survived by her children Keith Cords , Kim Bond, Kara (John) Borsa, Krista Cords (Ryan), and her grandchildren...

Sep 3, 2017

Bryan Gordon Scott was born October 10th, 1937 in Hilton, Manitoba. He passed away in Calgary September 3rd, 2017 at the age of 79 following a short illness.

Bryan is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cherrie (nee Larsen);

one daughter Joanie and two stepchildren Leah and Michael;

five granddaughters, two great...

Aug 22, 2017

Dr. Dennis Charles Evans passed away in the early morning of

August 22, 2017 peacefully with family by his side; the occasion fittingly marked by a rare and captivating celestial event just hours earlier.

He was a singular and exceptional individual, born to Harold Evans and Grace Shannon on September 5, 1926 in the small...

Aug 21, 2017

Rob passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by family.

He was born in Banff, the youngest of the pioneer Crosby family.

Rob was active in his youth in sports, particularly in skiing,

speed skating and golf. He was Canadian Champion in

speed skating in 1936, and enjoyed skiing...

Aug 15, 2017

Clifford James Doering passed away peacefully in the Canmore Hospital after a lengthy and hard fought battle with cancer on

August 15, 2017 at the age of 73.

Cliff was born on September 22, 1943 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and is survived by his wife Janette; children Marnie Coulson (Bill) and Cori Doering; stepdaughter Winona Wensel;...

Aug 3, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we wish to announce the passing of Ernst Buehler on Aug 3, 2017 in his beloved mountains after a short but intense battle with cancer. He was an amazing father, friend, brother, uncle, husband and mentor.

Ernie was a legendary mountain guide who showed passion, love and friendship to everyone who...

Jul 10, 2017

With great sadness we announce the passing of Irene on

July 10, 2017 after a sudden illness.

Irene was born in Gourock, Scotland where she grew up with her brother Ronald. At a young age she longed to see the world

and saved up money to travel to Canada in 1957. After working...

Jul 7, 2017

A 55+ years resident of Canmore and the Bow Valley, passed away tenderly and peacefully on Friday July 7, 2017 in the Chinook Hospice, Calgary after a year-long battle with cancer.

Eleanor Louise Miller was born in southern Ontario 77 years ago to her parents Nelson and Louisa. Looking for adventure, Eleanor bravely got on a train...

Jun 10, 2017

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing

of our father Lloyd Edwin Lewis with family at his side

at the Canmore General Hospital.

Lloyd was born in Canmore to parents Evan and Jean Lewis.

He had a large family including 10 brothers and sisters. He is survived by...

Jun 8, 2017

Thomas McKee Anderson passed away after a short

but courageous battle.

Thomas was predeceased by his wife Jeannette, parents Lawrence

and Katherine as well as two brothers and six sisters.

He is survived by Larry (Dana), Janice (Maurice) Borsa, two grandsons, Michael (Brittney), Morgan (Charlotte) and a great grandson Grady

Jun 7, 2017

Diana Lynn Durant (nee McTaggart), age 61, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Hospice in Calgary after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Diana was born in Canmore to Daniel and Frances McTaggart.

Diana is survived by her husband Mitch of 30 years and 3 children. Michael (Sara), granddaughter Piper and twins Andrew and Sarah as...

Jun 1, 2017

Joanne (Jo) Barbara Stewart passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017 at the Fort St John Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Jo is survived by her children, Andy (Irene) from Cobble Hill, BC; Dave (Muriel) from Calgary, AB; Wendy (Russ) Reynolds from Canmore, AB and Cam from Taylor, BC; grandchildren: Brad (Ly), Nadine (Mike), Blaine (Nikki),...