OBITUARIES

Sep 8, 2023

Maurice G.S. Lepper, 93, beloved father, died in Canmore, Alberta.

Maurice, born in Folkestone, U.K., is the son of Gordon Lepper and Muriel Lepper (nee Storrar). He married his wife Celia (Cecliia T.U. Smith) on December 3,1955 and the newly-married couple moved to Calgary, arriving in a snowstorm on May 1, 1956.

Maurice came to...

Sep 7, 2023

It is with great regret and sadness that we announce the passing

of Clare Maureen McCabe. After a prolonged illness and brief stay

in hospital she went peacefully in her sleep on the morning of

September 07, 2023.

Clare was a lover of books, animals, politics and those she chose to...

Sep 6, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John (Jack) Manford Clipperton, beloved husband, father, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on September 6, 2023. Jack left us peacefully from Cambridge Manor in Calgary, Alberta. He was 95 years old.

Jack was born July 15, 1928 to Ruby and Cedric Clipperton at...

Sep 4, 2023

It is with a great sense of loss but also with a profound gratitude for a life well lived till the age of 106, that the family of Anna Lychowyd announce her death on September 4, 2023. She has left behind her daughter Mary and son-in-law Richard Bryson, her granddaughter Kathyrn Livesey and her husband Mark, her grandson Steven...

Sep 3, 2023

It brings sadness to our hearts to announce the sudden passing of

Peter (Gronk), husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend.

He is survived by Lynda his wife of 39 years, son Josh (Steph),

2nd mother Elfie and his brother Eric as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Peter was...

Aug 27, 2023

Donald Andrew Winfield, "Andy", resident of the Bow Valley for

48 years, died unexpectedly on August 27 at the age of 72, just

shy of his 73rd Birthday. Andy is survived by his wife of 40 years,

Donna Winfield (nee Dobrucki), his brother David Winfield (Caroline) and nephew Peter and niece Elizabeth, all...

Aug 25, 2023

Ross Clarke, born in Claresholm, AB passed away suddenly in Canmore at the Bow River Lodge on Friday August 25, 2023.

Ross is predeceased by his parents Christopher (Ted) in 1979, and Nelda in 2010, and his brothers Gower in 2010 and Billy in 1997. Ross is survived by his brothers Jackie (Diana), and Neil (Wendy) as...

Aug 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Herbert Huhnold on August 20th,2023, surrounded by his family.

Herbert will be sadly missed by Ingeborg, his wife of 65 years, his children Marion (Jim), Thomas, Tania (Steve). He was OPA to seven grandchildren and Great Opa to 2 children.

Herbert very much...

Aug 19, 2023

John Alexander (Bill) Smyth, lifetime resident of Banff, passed away at Mineral Springs Hospital on Monday August 19th after a brief illness. He was born in Banff August 13th, 1930.

Bill Smyth married Barbara Clarke of Calgary on October 10th, 1953.

In 1959, after operating Temple View Texaco station in Lake Louise for four years,...

Aug 13, 2023

In her 90th year, Judith Jane Mackintosh passed away peacefully and quietly in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 13, 2023, with her son and granddaughter by her side holding her hands.

Judy had a full and fruitful life. She was born during the depression and grew up in a bungalow on Mathers Avenue in West...

Aug 6, 2023

Mary Marjory Smith, beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Smith, passed away peacefully in Canmore at the age of 91 years.

Born in Winnipeg, Mary grew up in Edgerton and Olds in Alberta. She studied Home Economics at the Olds Agricultural College, and later qualified for her teaching certificate at the Calgary Normal School. She completed her teacher...

Aug 6, 2023

Edna passed away on August 6 at the Canmore Hospital with her daughter Laurel, son Bob, and granddaughter Parise at her bedside. Her daughter-in-law Maria, grandson Ryan, granddaughter Destiny, and future son-in-law Brad were close by, supporting Edna with their thoughts and love.

Edna has lived in Canmore since 1979. She and her husband Jim (previously deceased)...

Jul 29, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Grant's sudden passing on July 29th. Special thanks to everyone who helped on the day of his passing. Grant is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Judy Hartwell, his sister Shari (James Avery) of New Brunswick, his brother Stephen (Steve) of Ottawa, nephews Christopher (Erin) and three...

Jul 12, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Leona Mae Jeffers (née Holtzmann). Mom passed away peacefully in Canmore General Hospital, Sunday July 12, at the age of 93.

She is the much loved mother to her son Gary Jeffers of Canmore, and her daughter Judy Hanson (John) of Saskatoon. She is...

Jul 8, 2023

It's with great sadness we say goodbye to Dianne Marie Kelly. Dianne passed in the arms of her Cope at Golden Eagle View in Canmore on Friday evening July 8th. Dianne leaves her husband Don Copeland,

her son Troy Barnes and his wife Michelle and granddaughter Micha, brother Lane Kelly, sisters-in-law Leona Kelly and Lynda Rajkumar, mother-in-law...

Jul 7, 2023

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Ambrose Chodan of Banff passed away with his loving wife Sherry by his side.

Ambrose was born to Jean & Mike Chodan in Edmonton. His love of the great outdoors, Rocky Mountain pursuits and opportunities brought him to Banff in his early 20's and he began his life-long career...

Jun 27, 2023

Kevin James Crawford is survived by: His Mom Donna (Kevin) Heath, Dad Bryan (Gemma) Crawford, sisters Hazel and Rachel Rivera, his children Savannah (20), Sierra (18), Summer (16) and Jasper (13) as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and many people who loved him. Kevin is also predeceased by his daughter Justina and brother Lane. Kevin was born...

Jun 26, 2023

Donald (Don) Patruth Garen, 93 years, passed away peacefully

at home in Canmore.

Born in Chatham, Ontario, he grew up with his parents John and Elizabeth (Reid) Garen. His parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada in the early 1900's. He married Dorothy (Chapman) in 1947 and lived in Chatham, Red Deer, and Windsor until retirement....

Jun 10, 2023

On the last day of summer 1943, in the capital city of army neutral Switzerland, Beat Schatzmann bound into the world alongside his fraternal twin, Hans. Alice & Werner Schatzmann were passionate people, bringing five children into the world in just four years. Beat grew up on May-Weg in beautiful Bern. He would recount stories from his childhood that...

Jun 1, 2023

Humble. Kind. Patient. Loyal.

Darryl Todd Zimmer passed away peacefully on the evening

of June 1st, in the loving arms of his wife Kari.

Darryl is best known as a long-time Banff local, CIBC Commercial Banking Manager and father.

Darryl was proud to volunteer on the Whyte Museum Board of Directors...