OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2014

Cornelia "Corrie" Adriana Thomas (nee Overgaauw) was born on January 3, 1914 in Voarschoten, Holland. She came from a family of eight siblings, four boys and four girls. She did her schooling in Holland. Before and during the war she worked as a Dental Hygienist. At the end of the war she met John Thomas who was a Canadian...

Mar 12, 2014

Louis Paul Kovacik of Banff, Alberta, passed away peacefully at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on March 12, 2014 at the age of 85 years.

Lou will be dearly missed and remembered always by his loving wife

of 47 years, Corrinne, daughter Loraleigh, and her husband Sean

Hope-Ross, sister and brother-in-law Jenny and Tony...

Mar 10, 2014

Surrounded by her family, mountains and music, Helmi gracefully and peacefully joined her ancestors on Monday, March 10, 2014. Beloved wife of Brian Callaghan, mother of Annaliisa, Laura (Robin Clegg), Alex (Brianne) and Ben, new and doting Nana to Alexander John Bracco-Clegg and sister of Carole (Cliff) and Darryl (Peggy). Helmi was predeceased by her parents, John and Laura...

Mar 7, 2014

Ralphine (Louise) Locke passed away peacefully in her Banff home on Friday March 7, 2014 while a Chinook wind was blowing.

She was 88 years old.

Born August 10, 1925 at Lake Louise, Alberta in Banff National Park she was the first person of European descent born there. She was very proud of her Bow...

Mar 6, 2014

Neil Mackenzie Armstrong, C.M., a tireless worker for education

and arts, dies at 88.

Mr. Armstrong's work at two important Canadian institutions – The Ivey School of Business, and The Banff Centre – at pivotal times in their histories helped thousands of people, both Canadians and international participants, to realize their own potential.

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Feb 26, 2014

Denis passed away in the early morning on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the age of 69, at home as he wished, surrounded by the love and presence of his two daughters, Isabelle and Annie.

Denis was diagnosed with ALS in April 2012. As the disease progressed, he dealt with the changes step by step with realism...

Feb 18, 2014

Gerald David "Gerry" Shellian passed away peacefully at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the age of 67 years. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Kerrie Shellian (Adam VanGerpen) of Valencia, California and his two adoring grandchildren Noah VanGerpen and Sadie VanGerpen.

Gerry is survived by his five brothers...

Feb 1, 2014

Dean passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital, with his family at his side in the morning hours of Saturday, February 1, 2014. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Pearl on December 22, 2013

Dean is survived by six of his seven children: Connie (Ted) Williams; Susan (Jonas ) Hegelstad; Don (Kelly) Marshall; Foster (Heather) Marshall;...

Jan 28, 2014

On January 28th, 2014, the spirit of Peter Anderson peacefully departed his physical body to begin a new journey and adventure.

Peter was born on July 23rd, 1947 in Montreal, but it was in the fresh air of the countryside where he enjoyed himself the most and raised his family. An avid fly fisher and skier since...

Jan 23, 2014

Evelene May Wignall, long time former resident of Canmore, died peacefully in Ottawa on January 23, 2014 at age 96 years. She was predeceased by husband Bud and daughter Norma (Ed) and is survived by children Janet (David); Jim (Janice) and Ralph (Laura); eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Evelene was the daughter of William and Janet McFarlane of New...

Jan 16, 2014

Churyl Caldwell, aged 94 of Banff, Alberta died of old age on Thursday, January 16, 2014. She was born in Trail, British Columbia on

November 7, 1919 to Luigi Nizzero and Antonia Carturan.

On July 15, 1937, she married Roi Caldwell, who predeceased her

after 60 years of marriage.

Churyl was...

Jan 14, 2014

It is with great sadness that the Sterchi family announce the passing of Hans Sterchi in Banff on January 14, 2014.

After a courageous battle, and many wins, Hans passed away surrounded by his family, just minutes before the first tracks of the day at Norquay. Hans will be remembered and dearly missed by his family, as...

Jan 13, 2014

Cheryl Ann Wilson (nee Andreen) passed away peacefully

January 13, 2014 at the Rockyview Hospital in Calgary.

Cheryl was born in Saskatoon on December 3, 1958 to Jack and Christina Andreen. She was raised and went to school in Saskatoon, where she met her husband Dave. Cheryl and Dave moved to Banff in 1988 and...

Jan 11, 2014

On January 11, 2014, Cherry Elizabeth (Gourlay) Macdonald peacefully passed away, just as she was born, surrounded by the mountains.

Life began in Banff, on September 16, 1928 when she was born to Hugh and Ellen Gourlay.

Growing up in Banff with her two older brothers was a wonderful experience. Armed with their imaginations, they...

Dec 22, 2013

Pearl Irene Marshall (nee Moxam), beloved wife for 65 years to Dean Marshall, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the Golden Eagle View Health Center in Canmore, where she had been a resident for the past almost nine years. Besides her husband Dean, Pearl is survived by six of her seven...

Dec 14, 2013

After a long, courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Fraser at noon on Saturday,

December 14, 2013 in Canmore, Alberta. He was 51 years old. Predeceased by father Jack Fraser and brother Bruce Fraser, Scott is survived by his mother Claire Fraser, brother Kurt Fraser, sisters Marilyn...

Dec 8, 2013

Harry died at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary on Dec. 8, 2013.

He is survived by his daughter, Della Gray of Harvie Heights and his son, Ian (Kelly) Gray and his grandchildren, Derek (Meryl), Calvin (Bruna) and Erin Sison (Christian) all of Vancouver as well as four great-grandchildren. Harry was predeceased by his wife Edna and...

Nov 23, 2013

Steven, loving partner of Karella Friesen, passed away peacefully, as he had wished, in his home in Canmore following his two year battle with cancer.

Steven was born in Montreal and during his growing up years, travelled to and lived in Holland and Curacao. As an adult he loved to vacation in the tropics. After taking forestry...

Nov 20, 2013

Beth passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on

November 20, 2013. She is survived by her father, Ed Chetner;

her brother Dan Chetner; her husband Dan Szoo and her two sons Adam and Jordan. Beth will be sadly missed by her family and

a wide circle of friends.

Thank you...

Nov 20, 2013

On November 20, 2013, the world became a quieter place

with the passing of Charlie Pacas.

Though he was born in Ontario, Charlie lived most of his life in western Canada where he explored, learned, and worked in the provincial and national parks. To say that Charlie really lived life would be an understatement. He...