OBITUARIES

Dec 22, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Evelyn Jeanette Clark on December 22, 2012 at the age of 81 years after a short but valiant battle with cancer.

Flo will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Florence was born January 22, 1931 to James and Annie Crowe in Lethbridge,...

Dec 21, 2012

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Elaine Baber on December 21, 2012 at Golden Eagle View Extended Care

in Canmore.

Norma is survived by her son Darren, daughter Alison, son-in-law Dave, and grandsons Jack and Finn.

We, her family, wish to thank all the wonderful staff at Golden...

Dec 15, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Gorovich of Canmore on Saturday December 15, 2012 at the age of 86 years.

Peter is survived by his family; Glenis Martin, Miles Gorovich, Hilary and Dan Cloutier and Ian Knight as well as his first wife Cyre Mueller. He is also survived by many...

Dec 13, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of

Paul Andrew Raso on December 13, 2012 at the age of 52 years

at his home in Canmore.

Paul was born in Guelph in 1960. He moved to Edmonton in 1981 and settled in Canmore in 2001. Paul worked for CanSign...

Dec 2, 2012

Banff is one big grin lighter today as Archie has left town, not to Mesa Arizona this time, but instead to join up with his beloved Alice, yet again!

Archie came to Banff in 1946 where destiny filled his days slinging lumber at Unwin's and his nights slinging draft at the Cascade.

Archie loved the...

Nov 23, 2012

Marguerite "Rita" Madden (nee Holloway) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and devoted caretakers at the glorious age of 100 years. Marguerite is the dearly loved mother of Marilyn "Lyn" Madden of Canmore and Washington, DC, and of Sharon Madden Harkness and her husband, Richard, of Idyllwild and Santa Barbara, California. She is the adoring grandmother...

Nov 19, 2012

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of

Todd Mironuck on November 19, 2012 at the age of 42 years.

Todd was born in Calgary in 1969. He grew up in Canmore and graduated from Canmore High School in 1987. Todd did one year of university and then enrolled in the...

Nov 17, 2012

Anne Cosart (nee Rattray) went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and her husband, Darrell, on November 17, 2012, Darrell's birthday.

At 92 she expressed gratitude for a long and full life. In case it encourages anyone out there, Anne was an ovarian cancer survivor

of 22 years.

Born in Yonkers,...

Nov 13, 2012

After a 2 year battle with prostate cancer, David died peacefully

on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 with his wife Elizabeth at his side.

He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth, their sons Stefan (Tessa)

and Nicholas, his grandson Gryffin, his siblings, Joseph Falzon, Mary (Pat) Brennan and Raymond (Ginette) Falzon, his nieces and nephews...

Nov 5, 2012

Teresa Warminski passed into God's care at the Canmore Hospital on Monday morning, November 5, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by her loving husband Alexander in 2003, Teresa is survived by two sons, Alexander J. (Helen) of Red Deer and Joey of Canmore; two daughters, Mary (Marvin) of Hanna, AB and Theresa (Gregg) of Calgary as...

Nov 2, 2012

Robert Cullen (Bob) Lawn was born in Barrhead, Scotland on

February 23, 1928 the fifth son of James and Elizabeth Lawn.

He spent his growing up years in Barrhead. In his late teens, Bob drove

double-decker buses in Paisley and later worked in the shipyards. When he turned 18 he joined the war...

Oct 24, 2012

Joe passed away on October 24, 2012 at the Canmore Hospital in Canmore, Alberta at a wonderful 90 years of age. He was predeceased by his dearly beloved wife Lydia, by his father and mother, Joseph and Elizabeth, his brother Dr. Paul Schwann, his sister Evelyn Ferguson, his son Douglas and grandsons Adrian and Cory. Joe is survived by...

Oct 23, 2012

As the sun broke through the clouds over the Rocky Mountains, Frank Sojonky's battle with prostate cancer ended peacefully and with dignity. For over two decades, he fought this disease with his characteristic unwavering bravery and boundless optimism.

Frank was proud of being a small town boy – born of hardworking Ukrainian immigrant parents on the wrong...

Oct 22, 2012

Pauline Leong (Scherba) passed away at the Canmore Hospital early Tuesday morning. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1986 and her daughter Audrey in 2011. She will be missed by daughter Beverley (Tony) and sons Dick (Marie) and Jim. She also leaves nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren as well as two sisters, Ann Lipton and...

Oct 19, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Jean Taylor on Friday, October 19, 2012. A vibrant, caring and loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband Terry, daughter Jean and a "slew of nutty friends!".

At Carol and her family request, there will be no service at this time, the...

Oct 13, 2012

Fred Reynold Horbay passed away peacefully at home in Canmore on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the age of 88 years. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Predeceased by his wife, Joyce in 2004, Fred is survived by his children, Georgina (Keith) Clark, Fred Jr. (Debbie) Horbay and Leslie (Gerry) Horbay as well as his...

Oct 12, 2012

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Dolly Elizabeth Avramenko (Baba). Dolly was a kind, beautiful soul. She touched the hearts of everyone she met. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Dolly leaves behind her sisters Kathy, Martha, Joyce, and her brother Don; her spouse Albert Bernauer and her children...

Oct 7, 2012

Don passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on October 7, 2012 with his life partner, Anne Connolley by his side.

Don is survived by his children Michael and Jacqueline and his step-children Steven, Mark and Krista. Don also leaves behind four grandchildren Jackson, Charlie, Logan and James. Don is also survived by the mother...

Oct 5, 2012

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of

Albert Frank Bernauer. Al had a tough exterior but a heart

of gold. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Albert was blessed with two children Brad and Jennifer (Lance) along with three beautiful granddaughters Ashley, Lilyana and Jorydn,...

Oct 3, 2012

Panos Koukouras was born in Krynofyta, Greece on November 8, 1935 and peacefully passed in Banff on Wednesday October 3, 2012 with his loving daughter and nephew at his side.

He leaves behind his daughter Katy; his nephew Tom Soukas and his family, Carolyn, Matthew, Yannis, and Tommy; his niece Joanna Karlos and her family, Stavros, Yannis,...