OBITUARIES

Jul 19, 2014

Jack died peacefully in Canmore Hospital after many months plagued by numerous health issues. Jack is survived by his wife Diana, sisters Eileen and Julie, daughter Katie, grandchild Lily May Bird, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Rochdale, England, Jack moved to Canada after completing his apprenticeship as a Journeyman carpenter and arrived the...

Jul 15, 2014

John Adler, a longtime resident of Canmore, passed away after a long battle with his health.

John is survived by his wife Merilyn, children Richard and Wendy, and grandchildren Dawn, Patrick, Nicholas and Victoria.

John was born in Budapest, Hungary and grew up in South America and British Columbia. He studied at UBC and received...

Jul 12, 2014

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Audrey on

July 12, 2014 at Canmore Hospital after a long illness bravely borne.

Audrey leaves behind her childhood sweetheart and husband of

over 65 years, John, her greatly loved daughter Joy, son in law Charlie

and grandchildren Tom and Jenni....

Jul 2, 2014

Valerie Elaine Kildaw ( nee Nielsen) passed away peacefully in Calgary at the Foothills Medical Center on July 2, 2014

at the age of 64 years

Val is survived by her husband Glen; daughter Sharla (Keith Hanna); granddaughter Taylor Lowenberg, & grandson Everett. She is also survived by her sisters Marlee and Darlene (Wilfred) and...

Jun 30, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dave on Thursday evening in Canmore. Dave is survived by his wife Renée and his children Geoffrey and Kirsten. He is also survived by his parents Milford and Annette, brothers Lindsay, (sons Braden and Stefan), and Alan (Fred).

Dave was born in Outlook, Saskatchewan and...

Jun 29, 2014

Warner Cecil Watson of Canmore, Alberta passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on June 29, 2014.

Cecil is survived by his wife Mary, son Rex (Linda) and daughters Kathleen and Valerie (Paul), five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his son Tyler. Cecil is also survived by sisters Eleanor, Virginia and Mayanne.

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Jun 25, 2014

Dr. John George Sugars, born in Atherton, Queensland, Australia, passed away peacefully in Edmonton after a valiant struggle with a lengthy illness.

John was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Margaret, and his parents Bill and Norah. He is survived by his dear friend Nancy; sons William and Ben; daughters-in-law Mini and Heidi; grandchildren Benjamin,...

Jun 23, 2014

George passed away in the Canmore Hospital after a short but determined battle against cancer.

A gentle and caring man, loved by many, he is survived by his two daughters, Roxanna (Doug Bell) and Lillian (Graham Hook); the four Hook grandsons, Shaun (Natalie) - parents of his great granddaughter, Rachel; Trevor (Deserae), Gregory (Sarah) and Brent (Lindsey);...

Jun 7, 2014

James William Beatson, "Everyone's Coach", passed away unexpectedly at his home in Okotoks, Alberta.

Jamie was a prominent fixture on the slopes in the Bow Valley as well as many North American motor raceways; his heartfelt passion for sport was intoxicating.

He will be fondly remembered by his two sons Kyle and Tyler, their mother...

Jun 1, 2014

On June 1, 2014 Verne left our world in the manner in which she lived; with dignity, courage, love and on her own terms!

This petite woman entered this world proudly as a 12 lb. baby, born on the kitchen table in Perth, Ontario. Verne was the first daughter of Margaret (Nagel) and Ira Gibson. They moved...

May 30, 2014

He will shine in our memory and illuminate the darkness of our loss.

Born in Edmonton June 23, 1931, Don died in Canmore May 30, 2014

Don was a man of uncommon strength, both physical and mental. A gifted athlete, he played high school and junior football and hockey (St. Joseph's High School, Maple Leafs...

May 13, 2014

Shirley Irene Hoffman (née Spracklin) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Canmore, Alberta at the age of 72 after a courageous two year battle with Ovarian Cancer.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Gary,

her children Lynda (Duncan) Armstrong of Peterborough,...

May 1, 2014

Robert Malcolm Campbell, "Bobby", "BC", longtime resident of Canmore, passed away at his home in Canmore on May 1, 2014.

Born September 7, 1950 in Montreal, Qc., he is the son of Bernice Perron ( Bertrand ) of Montreal and the late Adam Campbell.

Bob was known to many people in Canmore for many things....

Apr 26, 2014

With sadness we wish to share that Beatrice (Bea) Mary Kuzminski, of Westlock, Alberta, passed away on April 26, 2014 after lengthy illness at the age of 60 years

Bea was born in Coleman, Alberta to Peter and Anna Kuzminski and when the family moved to Canmore, attended school here and made this her home for many...

Apr 19, 2014

Jim passed away peacefully in Canmore surrounded by his family and the mountains he so loved.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Florence, daughters Debra and Kim (Gerald Costigan), grandsons Tyler and Geoffrey, his sister Marion (Al Roberge) and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his younger brother and trail buddy...

Apr 5, 2014

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved

Al Ferrari, known affectionately to many of us as "Papa". Al's parents were immigrants from Italy who met and married in Calgary where he was born and at the age of five the family moved to Turner Valley.

During WWII, Al served...

Apr 1, 2014

Patrick Francis Conway was born in Ballivor, County Meath,

Ireland to Thomas Conway and Margaret Callan. He died

peacefully at the Foothills Hospital April 1, 2014 in his

88th year. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Goggin,

brother Sean and sisters Maire and Maev.

Patrick is survived by...

Apr 1, 2014

Raymond Scott Cowley, beloved son of T. Norman Cowley and Annie Laing Oliphant passed away at the age of 71 years.

Born in Calgary, the youngest of five Sons, T. David Cowley (Elaine), Stan Cowley (Gloria), Warren Cowley (Jeanette) Norman Cowley (Eileen).

Ray leaves two Sons, Steve Cowley with his wife Amie and grandson Aaron,...

Mar 29, 2014

James Malcolm Ross Lewis flew through heaven's doors on

March 29th, 2014. He is survived by his three children who were his pride and joy, Sorrel (23), Wyatt (16), Blaze (14) and their mother, Gail, all from Canmore. Also survived by his mother, Bernice (Headingley, MB), his sister, Darlene (Winnipeg) and his brother, Calvin (Calgary). He was...

Mar 26, 2014

Eila Hazel Dyrgas (nee Neimi) passed away on March 26, 2014 at the age of 84 years. She is joining her husband of 63 years,

Mike Dyrgas in heaven.

Eila met Mike in Canmore when she was 14 years old (he was 18) and they were married 5 years later. They both will be missed...