OBITUARIES

Marjorie Moir

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...

Mckenzie Ruel

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...

Alistair (Al) Justason

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...

Yvonne Marcynuik

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...

Bill Mccaffrey

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...

Lorna Hoffman

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...

Clarice Duncan

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...

Haley Cedar Randell

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...

Corrie Boekel

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)...

June Holland

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,...

Anthony Russell

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...

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...