OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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)...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

Mar 5, 2012

It is with deepest sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Wilf McFeeters, Monday March 5th, 2012.

He will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 53 years, Margaret, children Tammy, Bradley and Anita, Melody, and Cindy. Grandchildren Wesley, Evan, Echo, Mackenzie and Michael will also miss their Grandpa....

Mar 3, 2012

William John Nicholas Wakaryk passed away in Canmore on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the age of 72 years. Bill was born in Banff and married Carney Raitz in Leduc in 1964.

Bill graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the U of A in 1967. He began and ended his career with Mobil Oil and spent the mid...

Feb 28, 2012

On February 28, 2012 Rudolph Heinz Erbsland passed away, leaving his gentle blue eyes, easy smile, kind words and boundless optimism to continue in our hearts and memories. Rudi was born in Karlsruhe

July 11, 1931 and was raised in Braeunlingen in the Black Forest of Germany. Pre-deceased by his parents and only brother, he immigrated in...

Feb 25, 2012

On the morning of February 25, 2012 Jean gently passed away surrounded by her family. After a courageous 4 year battle with cancer, Jean's last days were spent sitting in her favorite chair entertaining her family and friends. She never gave her illness the satisfaction of controlling her time and lived each day to the fullest.

Jean...

Feb 22, 2012

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Evelyn "Anna" Timmins announce her passing on Wednesday February 22, 2012 at her home in Canmore, while sleeping peacefully in her bed.

Anna was born in Woking, Surrey, England before immigrating with her parents to Canada at a very young age. In her formative years she briefly...

Feb 21, 2012

In the early morning of February 21, 2012 Joe passed away with his family by his side after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Pauline; his son Blair; grandchildren, Stephanie, Joseph and Julian; step-grandchildren, Rebecca, Caitlin and Emma and great grandchild, Mannix.

Joe was...

Feb 15, 2012

Leo passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on February 15, 2012 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.

Leo lived a long and full life. He emigrated from Austria to Canada in 1953 and worked in various jobs including construction of the DEW line in the far north. Eventually, he worked his way up...

Feb 14, 2012

Helen Brass (nee Harvey) was born at Torphichen Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. She was one of six children and the oldest girl born to James and Ina Harvey who were from the Orkney Islands. James was a police sergeant in Edinburgh and when Helen left school, she worked as a short hand typist at the police head quarters. When war...

Jan 28, 2012

Shirley Ann Court (nee Hooper) passed away peacefully in Edmonton in the Cardiac Unit of the University Hospital.

Shirley was born in Ceylon, Sask. and was raised in Calgary. In 1952, she married Jim Court of Exshaw and has resided in Exshaw until her passing. Shirley spent many years active in the Exshaw community sports and activities...