OBITUARIES

Dec 11, 2023

Ruth Marion (McDonald) Smith who left this plane at 98 years of age has been called by family and friends "very special", "chipper and pleasant", "a wonderful role model on how to grow old", and a woman with "a quiet strength, kindness, and good humour."

She passed in the early morning on December 11 in Banff

Dec 10, 2023

Therese Hegnauer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born in Zürich, Switzerland. She passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Therese is survived by her devoted husband, Beat Hegnauer; sons Justin D. Hegnauer (Trista Hegnauer) and David J. Hegnauer (Nani Woollings); grandchildren Dylan and William; family in Switzerland - brother...

Dec 6, 2023

William (Bill) Frank Cherak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the town of Canmore, where he was also born.

Bill will be sadly missed by his sons Stephen (Maureen) and Patrick (Shelagh), grandchildren Trent, Stephana, Nialls, and Michal, along with numerous nephews and nieces.

Eight months earlier, Bill was predeceased by his...

Dec 5, 2023

Heinz Peter Vifian passed away peacefully at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 05 at 6:00 pm. He was 89.

Heinz grew up in Adelboden, Switzerland. There he acquired a life long passion for skiing and outdoor adventure.

In 1952, Heinz immigrated to Canada. He made his way to Alberta and it didn't...

Nov 22, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Morrison. After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Carol passed away peacefully on Friday November 22nd at the Mineral Springs Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Marion Carol Morrison was born on June 22nd, 1948 in Calgary, Alberta. She grew up as one of four children and...

Nov 19, 2023

Bernice Carney, 89, of Canmore, died November 19 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, daughter, and three grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her son.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 26 by the Canmore Mountain Sanctuary Seventh Day Adventist congregation meeting at the Lutheran Church, 1205 First Ave, Canmore....

Nov 9, 2023

Timothy Ingram Mellen passed away in the early hours of

November 9th with his daughter Caroline by his side.

He can finally join his wife and son that he missed so dearly.

Tim was proud of his 30 plus years of service with Edmonton Transit and if you didn't see him checking out...

Oct 13, 2023

James Gordon Burles of Banff passed away on Friday, October 13, one day before his 74th birthday. Gordon was predeceased by his father, James Percy Burles and his mother, Kathleen Hilda (Ward) Burles. He is survived by his brother, Douglas (Faye), his nephew, Lee (Michelle), great-niece, Kaylin Anna, great-nephew, Rylan Percy, and his niece, Meridith (Trent). Gordon was born...

Oct 11, 2023

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Stan was the second of five boys (David, Stan, Warren, Norman and Ray) to Annie and Norman Cowley. Left to carry on his legacy are his wife, Gloria and children, Cathy (Woody), David (Alanna), Thomas, Kateri (Leroy), Daisy (James) as well as his beloved grandchildren, adopted family, and many loyal friends.

...

Oct 7, 2023

Always loving, dearly loved

With his family by his side, Bruce passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta, after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be deeply

missed by his wife Jannean, his children Claire (Travis), Janice (Todd), Stuart (Shannon) and Clive (Carrie), his grandchildren Nolan, Kaden, Kyle, Madison, Macallum, Jonathan, Brendan, Simon, Rebecca and Logan, his...

Oct 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing

of John Petroff. John was the devoted husband of Anne, beloved father of Laura (Jonathan) Silva, grandsons Sion and Jaxon, and of Jaimee (Keoni) Sarsona and granddaughter Jayla, all of Maui. John is also survived by his sister, Louise, and her family.

John was...

Sep 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of

Marjorie Helen Lewis on September 26 with family by her side.

Marjorie was Born in Edmonton, Alberta to parents Clayton and Christian Lawrence. Marjorie is predeceased by her brother Earl,

sister Lillian and her loving husband of 62 years Lloyd. Marjorie is...

Sep 16, 2023

NOTICE OF DISCLOSURE

Bow River Funeral Service Ltd. did not assist this family in any way with funeral arrangements. We are posting this obituary notice, at the request of the executor of the estate, to advise of imminent funeral services, as a courtesy to the family

Robert Jackson Mitchell, (Mitch) born in Guelph, Ontario, son...

Sep 16, 2023

Francis William Sigvart Savage, of Canmore AB, went home to heaven at the age of 82. He passed away from heart failure.

Born in Rimbey, AB., he is predeceased by his parents, George and Selma Savage, and survived by his sister Lorraine (Ron Hickok) and family including numerous nieces and nephews, and his three daughters, Pamela, Tamara...

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...