OBITUARIES

Sep 30, 2012

Evangelos Van Christou was born in Athens, Greece on September 7, 1926 and passed away at his home in Banff with his family at his side on September 30, 2012.

Van is survived by his wife Iris, sons Dean, David, Peter, Marion, Greg (Jami) and Jeff as well as grandchildren Natalie, Heather, Thalia, Nicholas, Erika, Seth, Judah-Ben,...

Sep 26, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patsy) Booth on September 18 at Golden Eagle View in Canmore. Patsy leaves behind her beloved husband of 63 years Malcolm. Her loving son David and daughter in law Susan. Patsy is also survived by her sisters, Doreen who lives in Wales and Maureen now living in...

Sep 24, 2012

William Henry Slaght, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and the compassionate staff of the Carewest George Boyack, in Calgary, on Monday, September 24, 2012.

Bill was born and raised in Norwich County, Ontario, the son of Alexander and Beatrice Slaght. At age seventeen, Bill joined the navy (RCNVR), on active duty from 1943...

Sep 23, 2012

Marjorie was born July 29, 1922 in Toronto, Ontario and passed away in Canmore, Alberta on September 23, 2012. Raised during the Depression, Marjorie was an independent woman long before it was commonplace. Early in her 38-year career with Imperial Oil (Esso) she transferred from Toronto to Imperial's offices in Coral Gables, Florida. In 1954 she took another venturesome...

Sep 14, 2012

Danial, Sarah and Clara wish to announce the passing of their beloved daughter and sister at the Rotary Flames House in Calgary on Friday, September 14, 2012 at the age of 5 months.

We wish to express our profound thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of the Canmore Hospital, Paediatric ICU and Unit 1 at the Alberta...

Sep 1, 2012

Al was born Dec. 18, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland from which he started his trek to Canmore, Alberta where he passed away on Sept. 1, 2012, as he desired, at the home which he shared with his best friend and loving partner of 44 years, Linda Hammell. Alistair's wishes would not have been realized without the wonderful care of...

Aug 29, 2012

Yvonne Marcynuik passed away peacefully on August 29, 2012 in Canmore, Alberta at the age of 83 years

Yvonne is lovingly remembered by her children; Fran Jenkins (Ted), Anthony Marcynuik (Val) and James Marcynuik (Mei), as well as her many grandchildren; Connie, Stephanie, Sarah and Daniel Jenkins, Dustin Sadorsky, Crystal Marcynuik and Damien Sadorsky. Yvonne was predeceased...

Aug 24, 2012

William Gerald Edward McCaffrey passed away on Friday,

August 24, 2012 at St. Martha's Place in Banff at the age of 87 years.

Bill is survived by his nieces Irene Stewart, Margaret Morrison, Diane Morrison, Francine and Izabel Cote, and nephews Denis and Michel Cote and Gerald Morrison, as well as his dear friends Linda...

Aug 19, 2012

Lorna Hoffman passed away suddenly on August 19, 2012 in Canmore. Grandma Lorna leaves behind a legacy of love and special relationships. She enriched the lives of everyone she met. Grandma was a tireless volunteer in the community for her entire life. Predeceased by her husband Ben in 1977, she is finally back at his side in her rightful...

Jul 27, 2012

Clarice was born in Maryfield, Saskatchewan in July of 1917 to Clarence and Bessie Ross. One of seven children, she resided in Antler as a child and attended school there. She married Jim Duncan in 1941 and they moved to Virden, Manitoba to farm.

Jim and Clarice moved to Banff in the fall of 1949 due to...

Jul 24, 2012

Hayley received her angel wings on July 24 while in the arms

of her loving family.

Hayley was a fighter with an unforgettable smile. She was taken far too early but not before she left a lasting impression on all those that were blessed to have known her. As a baby Hayley was diagnosed with...

Jul 18, 2012

Corrie Boekel passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on July 18, 2012, during the most vibrant time of her garden.

She will be missed by her husband, Arie Boekel, her son Matthew Boekel, her daughter Rachel Boekel, son-in-law Geordie Heal, her precious granddaughters, Vera and Stevie Heal, and her siblings, Annelies (Helmut) Geisler, Gert (Desiree)...

Jul 5, 2012

June Holland passed away in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on

July 5, 2012 at the age of 84 years.

June will be sadly missed by her husband Raymond, three children: Stella (David) Richards, Ruth (Jim) Rooney, and Joe (Lissa) Holland, son-in-law Ted Aldous, eight grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by: her daughter, Hilary Aldous,...

Jul 4, 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Charles Russell. He passed quickly and painlessly on July 4, 2012 in Canmore, Alberta. Anthony was born in Cardston, Alberta on May 24, 1973 to mother, Margaret Hynd, and father, Charlie Russell. He is also survived by the love of his life, his wife, Chris Russell and...

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...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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...