OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
Karl Albert
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...
Edith M. Ritchie
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...
John James Reid
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...
Bill Kazimer
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...
Cindi Ruth Armstrong
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...
Traven Ford
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...
Harold Brooks
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...
Mary Lebel
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,...
Tom Brown
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...
Julia Emberton
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),...
Lillian Kay
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...
Thelma House
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...
Tanya Schnell
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...
Lorraine E. Riva
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...
Johnathan Wilson
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
...Grace Mcmillen
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...
Helen Stewart Stott
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...
Paul Cavanagh
May 6, 2011
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul Cavanagh after a short fight with cancer. Paul had been with the staff of the Mineral Springs Hospital for nearly 25 years and always had a smile, hug, joke or kind words to share and always looked out for others especially caring for our seniors.
...Rick Wiebe
Apr 30, 2011
It is with great sadness the family of Rick Wiebe announces his passing after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the age of 65 years. He will be lovingly missed by family and friends.
Originally from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Rick served as a member of the RCMP for more than 30 years,...
Thomas William Laviolette
Apr 23, 2011
Thomas W. Laviolette
B.Sc. Eng., M.Sc. Eng., P.Eng., APEGGA Memb
The very fine and much beloved Tom Laviolette of Canmore, Alberta passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the Stroke Unit, Foothills Hospital, Calgary, AB.
Married for 56 years to Irene (nee Condon) Laviolette, Tom leaves behind the devoted Irene, five children,...