OBITUARIES

Wayne Montgomery

Jul 2, 2012

Wayne's family is very sad to announce his passing on July 2, 2012 at the Canmore Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was predeceased by his father William Henry Montgomery; his mother Rosena Magdaline Montgomery and a brother William "Billy" Montgomery. Wayne is survived by his siblings: Stanley (Elsie) Montgomery, Lorraine (Rudy) Nordin, Merilyn Verboom, Glenn Montgomery and...

Larry Renshaw

Jun 29, 2012

Larry Robert Renshaw (Rally Lenshaw) passed away on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Canmore General Hospital, Canmore, AB., at the age of 56 years, with Tanya Crouse and Shaun McQueen at his side.

Born in Carshalton, Surrey, England on September 8, 1955, Larry was a life long Ipswich Football Club and England supporter. Larry spent his early...

Maureen Brass

Jun 28, 2012

It is with great sorrow that the family announce the passing of Maureen Brass.

Maureen Georgina Frances Brass was born in 1943 in The Orkney Islands of Scotland. Maureen tragically passed away on June 28, 2012 while visiting her twin boys in Vancouver and Squamish.

Maureen is survived by her sons Elliot (Gabi); Cameron (Lacey-Lee);...

Wes Hewitt

Jun 28, 2012

Wes Hewitt of Canmore passed away in his sleep on Thursday, June 28 2012. He was predeceased by his wife Gwen who passed away April 27, 2012, and is survived by three sons: Scott (Jennifer), Don (Valory) and Ken (Raylene).

Wes was born in Greater Yarmounth, England in 1916. When his father returned from the war, the...

Andrew Hunt

Jun 22, 2012

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son, Andrew, after a relapse of cancer, diagnosed last January. It was Andrew's wish to keep his illness private and continue on living his best…. Which he did!

Andrew was born in Banff and was attending school at Canmore Collegiate High School. During his...

May Riva

Jun 10, 2012

Please Note

Service of Interment will be held Friday, August 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Canmore Cemetery.

Auntie May has taken the bus trip to the Pearly Gates Bingo Hall

Doris Mary Riva, "Auntie May" passed away peacefully on June 10, 2012 just 22 days short of her 95th birthday. Predeceased...

Eileen Scott

Jun 10, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Eileen Agnes Scott (nee Perro) announces that she passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at St. Martha's Place in Banff at the age of 82 years. She was born in New France, Nova Scotia and was the youngest of twelve children. Eileen was a loving mother who enjoyed spending...

Arnaud Jolibois

Jun 9, 2012

Arnaud Michael Rene Jolibois, longtime resident of Banff, passed away tragically near Terrace, British Columbia in a helicopter accident at the age of 44 years.

A gathering of friends with his family was held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Canmore at the Creekside Hall, Canmore Senior's Centre

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River...

Jeanne Hutchins

Jun 7, 2012

Evelyn Jeanne Hutchins (nee Yerxa), born May 25, 1923 in Calgary, passed away peacefully following declining health on June 7, 2012 at the age of 89 years.

Predeceased by her husband James Alfred (Jim) Hutchins; her son James Edward (Ted) Hutchins; sister Vera Anderson; nephew Lorne Yerxa and sister-in-law Muriel Serra, Jeanne is survived by her children...

Michael Skrine

May 25, 2012

Michael Skrine, lifelong resident of Banff, passed away peacefully in the town he loved on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the age of 57 years. He is survived by his son Cody; Cody's mother Valerie; his brother Shawn (Cheryl) and two nieces Lisa and Sara.

Michael loved his mountain home and was a lifelong skier, competing nationally...

Anne Briskie

May 12, 2012

Anne Skolastika Briskie passed away peacefully in the Canmore Hospital on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the age of 101 years.

Anne was predeceased by her husband Clemens and her son William, brothers John and Ted and her sister Adele, she is survived by her son Robert (Elizabeth) Briskie of Canmore, AB; two grandchildren, Patricia (Trent) Semeniuk,...

Lawrence Hutchings

May 12, 2012

Lawrence (Hutch) Hutchings passed away suddenly and peacefully on May 12, 2012 in Canmore, Alberta. Hutch was a beloved husband, dad, grandad, teacher, friend, and owner of Second Story Books. He enjoyed participating in community theatre; seeking out treasured books; and contributing his perspective on local politics.

Hutch is survived by his wife Heath; sons Kris (Marianne)...

Hiroshi (James) Kuwabara

May 4, 2012

Hiroshi "James" Kuwabara passed away peacefully in the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on Friday, May 4, 2012 following a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sakuko; his two daughters Yoko Pilling (Norman MacKenzie) of Banff and Yachiyo Ayers (Richard) of Reedley, California as well as his grandchildren Clayton and Brandon and Amanda,...

Gwen Hewitt

Apr 27, 2012

Violet Gwendolyn Hewitt passed away April 27, 2012 - 4 days shy of her 96th birthday.

She will be sadly missed by her husband of 72 years, Wes, and their three sons: Scott (Jennifer), Don (Valory), and Ken (Raylene), together with eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Gwen was born and raised in southern Alberta,...

Esther A. Beattie

Apr 22, 2012

After a short illness, Esther Annabelle Beattie (nee Webster) passed away at St. Martha's Care facility in Banff, Alberta on April 22, 2012 in her 96th year.

Survived by her dear daughter Beth Ann Beattie in Banff; sister Lila (Jack) Nuttall of Penticton, BC; also sister-in-law Isabel Webster of Appin, ON as well as many nieces, nephews...

Ian Stewart

Apr 22, 2012

Ian John Stewart died peacefully on the morning of April 22, 2012 at the Fort St John Hospital surrounded by his family.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 1:00 pm in St. Martin's Anglican Church,

10364 - 100 Street, Ft. St. John, BC

Ian...

Art Bleakney

Apr 21, 2012

Arthur Richard Bleakney died suddenly in the early evening of April 21, 2012 at the Calgary Foothills Hospital.

Art is survived by his wife of 43 years Margaret; his children Suzanne Shaw (Kelly) and Glenn Bleakney as well as his grandchildren Chantel, Aaron, Jocelyn and Dylan. Art was predeceased by his parents Victor and Elizabeth.

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Betty Fitzgerald

Mar 30, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Fitzgerald, lifelong resident of Canmore, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 years. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 58 years, Ted; daughters Connie (Curt) and Tina; son Tim (Anna) and grandchildren Trevor, Erica, Bradley, Michelle, Liam, Ethan and Jaxon. She is also survived by her sister Audrey and many other dear...

May Laycock

Mar 18, 2012

May Laycock, longtime resident of Exshaw, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2012 in Innisfail, where she had made her home for the past 10 years.

A Royal Canadian Legion tribute and service of interment wias held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in the Canmore Cemetery, Field of Honor.

Friends and family are invited to...

May Laycock

Mar 18, 2012

May Laycock, longtime resident of Exshaw, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2012 in Innisfail, where she had made her home for the past 10 years.

A Royal Canadian Legion tribute and service of interment was held at Thursday, May 3, 2012 in the Canmore Cemetery, Field of Honor.

Friends and family are invited to...