OBITUARIES

Sep 21, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Besner (nee Borosiuk) at the age of 93 years. Helen passed away peacefully at the Golden Eagle View long-term care facility in Canmore on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 with her daughter Marilyn by her side.

Helen was born in Lachine, Quebec on August 11, 1918...

Sep 16, 2011

Nettie Dagneault, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Friend passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital at the age of 79 years.

Nettie was born on a homestead in Rama, Saskatchewan to Charles & Pauline Anderson. Nettie later moved to Edmonton, Alberta where she met her husband Gerry who predeceased her...

Sep 13, 2011

(Lois) Elaine Pero ( nee Zukowsky), beloved life partner and wife of Eric Leduc of Exshaw, AB, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the age of 57 years. Elaine fought for years against Scleroderma and associated complications and in the past month was dealt another blow with a diagnosis of lung cancer.

Elaine was...

Sep 9, 2011

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Mabel Ritchie (nee McKillican), of Canmore, at the age of 98. Edith suffered a courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on September 9, 2011.

Edith was born in Delisle, Saskatchewan, moved to Millarville in 1949, and then to Canmore...

Sep 9, 2011

Lover of Life, Liver of Dreams

Karl Albert passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning. He is survived by his wife, Nina, his parents Gerald and Cynthia, his sisters and brother, Louise, Tim, and Emily, his niece Ruby, his extended family and his many, many exceptional friends.

Karl, Karlos, Karlito, Bert

Goodnight Meebs - I...

Sep 5, 2011

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of John James Reid on Monday September 5, 2011. He was born on December 27, 1931 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. John left his native Ireland in 1951 and chose Canada for his new home.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include the love of his life Moira...

Sep 4, 2011

(Bill, Billy, Kazi, Kaz, Zimmer)

It is with heartfelt sadness that we say goodbye to our husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son and friend, Bill Kazimer who passed away peacefully on September 4, 2011 at the age of 69 years at the Canmore Hospital after a very long and courageous battle with cancer.

Left to mourn...

Aug 13, 2011

Traven Bennett Ford passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2011 at the age of 88 years.

Traven was born on April 8, 1923 in Calgary, AB. At 2 years old, after losing his Mother, he moved in with his Grandmother. She was a strong woman in her own right, one of the only female...

Aug 13, 2011

Cindi, of Canmore, AB, passed away with her husband Patrice Turgeon, and her children, Skye and Evan, at her side.

She was born in London, Ontario to Marjorie and Neil Armstrong and moved to Banff in 1972 where she developed life-long friends. She attended school in Banff and graduated from the University of Calgary.

Cindi...

Jul 20, 2011

Harold Melvin Brooks, beloved husband of Maxine, passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital on July 20, 2011 at the age of 89 years.

Harold was born April 13, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, eldest son of Benjamin and Goldie Brooks. He was raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan where he graduated high school in 1939 at the age...

Jul 2, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away in Calgary on July 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 94.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Charles in 1997 and is survived by children Bea (Ron) Corbiell, Allen (Grace) LeBel,...

Jul 1, 2011

Thomas Brown, born February 23, 1909 in Aberdeen, Scotland, passed away peacefully with family by his side in Banff on July 1, 2011 at the wonderful age of 102 years.

Predeceased in 1976 by his loving wife Coy, Tom is survived by his son

Leland (Dianne) Brown in Banff, two granddaughters, Stacey (Dean) Corrigan and...

Jun 28, 2011

Julia Emberton (née Verhelst) passed away peacefully with her family and friends at her side on Tuesday evening, June 28, 2011.

Predeceased by her father Maurice, Julia will be lovingly remembered by her husband Earl, daughter Emily, mother Yvonne (Don), her siblings and their spouses and children: Evelyn (Sarah, Nathan, Jeremiah), Leonard and Jill (Michael, Allison, Jennifer),...

Jun 27, 2011

Lillian Kay, longtime resident of Canmore, passed away peacefully on Monday June 27, 2011 at the Golden Eagle View Care Centre, Canmore Hospital, where she has resided for the past 10 years.

Predeceased in 1996 by her husband Morris, Lillian is survived by her two daughters, both born in Canmore, Linda (Wayne) Lee of Kelowna and Debbie...

Jun 24, 2011

The House Family would like to acknowledge and give their heartfelt thanks to all the staff, doctors and nurses for their care, friendship and compassion given to our mother, Thelma House during her time spent in the Bow River Lodge, the Canmore Community Care and the Canmore General Hospital and also Anne Marie, her guardian angel and all her...

Jun 18, 2011

With love and sadness we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Tanya on June 18, 2011. Tanya was born on March 11, 1971 and is survived by her daughter Darian; her parents Marguerite and Allen Laycock; brother Vaughn (Kathy); nieces Ila and Anna and nephew Carter.

Tanya came into this world a precious golden haired baby...

Jun 13, 2011

Lorraine Enid Riva (Cormier), born March 23, 1926 passed away peacefully on June 13, 2011 in Kelowna, B.C., predeceased by one year by Walter, her husband and soul mate of 68 years.

Lorraine was raised in Canmore, Alberta, youngest of 7 children. Active in tennis, skating and track, she was recipient of the Governor General's award for...

Jun 4, 2011

Johnathan David Wilson, lifelong resident of the Bow Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the age of 20 years.

Born in Banff November 22, 1990 to his loving parents Dave and Cheryl, Johnathan is also survived by his sister Amy.

Friends will remember Johnathan with his warm personality, his caring

May 15, 2011

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Grace McMillen. who left us suddenly and peacefully on May 15, 2011 in Banff, the town where she was born and lived her entire life.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lois, Ron, and Murray (Janet), as well as her granddaughters Julie (Marc), Angela...

May 13, 2011

Helen passed away peacefully in her home at the Bow River Lodge in Canmore on May 13, 2011.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son John (Janet); her daughter Susan (Alex); her most precious grandchildren, Jackson and Joe Stott; her sisters Ruth Morris and Barbara Butterwick and her sisters-in-law Gerry Cooper and Sharon (Philip) Allan as...