OBITUARIES

Bryan Scott

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...

Dr. Dennis C. Evans

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...

Robert Seaton Crosby

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...

Cliff Doering

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;...

Ernst Buehler

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...

Irene Buchheim

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...

Eleanor Ganes

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...

Lloyd Lewis

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...

Thomas Anderson

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

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Diana Lynn Durant

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...

Joanne (Jo) Stewart

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),...

Ted Bohnet

May 30, 2017

Theodor "Ted" Bohnet of Canmore, passed away Tuesday,

May 30, 2017 at St. Martha's Place, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital

at the age of 92 years.

Ted was born in 1925 in Ustaszevo (Korntal), Poland, and immigrated

to Canada after the war to be with his family in Luseland, Sask.

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Jean Curry

May 27, 2017

It is with much sadness of heart that we share the passing

of Ethel Jean Curry (nee Bibby), born in Edmonton, AB.

and died peacefully in the Canmore General Hospital.

Blessed with her memory are her daughter Linda (Brian) Kuntz of Medicine Hat, son Dennis (Cheryl) of Calgary, son Douglas of Canmore and...

Wesleigh Mcfeeters-Yepiz

May 15, 2017

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful, precious baby girl. Wesleigh Diana Loretta Cherie McFeeters-Yepiz, while in her mother's arms and surrounded by love.

Wesleigh was born on May 15, 2017 at 9:38pm weighing just shy of 1 lb and was 12 inch long. The Creator carried her home at 10:15pm the same day...

Ray Sliney

May 1, 2017

Raymond Phillip Sliney passed away peacefully on Monday,

May 1, 2017 in Canmore after a long battle with cancer and

related illnesses.

He is survived by his loving wife, Florence (nee Germain), sister Lorraine Gray, nieces Terry Thompson (Richard), Char Berard, Trish Tomlin (Doug), Kathy Emberly (Darci), Sarah Germain and nephews Rick Gray...

Peter Mccaffrey

Apr 28, 2017

On April 28, at 84, Peter Belfry McCaffrey, long term Banff resident, colourful Dad and Gramps, dedicated Rotarian, connoisseur of food and music, died of heart failure in Banff.

Peter is survived by daughters Janis, Edith (Hal McInerney) and Barbara Pelham (Eric Pelham), grandchildren Mac and Hale Dewar and Marika and JT Pelham, and his sister Wendy...

Betty Schmalz

Apr 22, 2017

Betty passed away in Banff on Saturday, April 22, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Kaspar in January 2017; her parents Harold (1977) and Charlotte (1999).

Betty will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her sister Sheila (Klaus) Mayer and family; brother Alan (Frieda) Feather

and family;...

Doug Gould

Apr 21, 2017

Douglas Stuart Gould passed away peacefully in Canmore.

Doug, known affectionately to many in the Bow Valley from his early days in Banff, as "Doug the Slug" came to Banff 45 years ago and made the Bow Valley his home. He was a carpenter by trade, and worked throughout the Valley, making friends wherever he went.

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Jason Knudtson

Apr 16, 2017

Retired RCMP Corporal Jason Gordon Knudtson died peacefully in the Canmore Hospital on April 16, 2017 at the age of 65 years.

Jason was born on November 4, 1951 in Canmore and is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Hrdlicka Knudtson; children Leisha Pinet Klein (Shane), Chelsea Knudtson Drangsholt (Randol) and Amber Knudtson Francis (Chris); Grandchildren Cailey,...

Gary (Uke) Bachynski

Mar 4, 2017

At the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff, Alberta on Friday,

March 4, 2017 in his 63rd year. Beloved son of Sophie Bachynski of

St. Catharines, Ontario. Predeceased by his father Leo (2014).

Survived by brothers Ron of Vancouver, BC and Dan (Karen)

of Red Deer, Alberta. Loving uncle to niece...