OBITUARIES

Miros Mitkas

Jan 26, 2010

Miros Mitkas was born May 7, 1942 in the village of Foufas, Ptolemaida, Greece to Stefanos and Meropi Mitkas. He emigrated to Canada in 1964 and lived in Toronto where he spent his years in the hospitality industry loving to serve others. Every day was a celebration and he wanted to bring joy to others. His smile and laugh...

Ellen H. Makin

Jan 23, 2010

"She now has peace and freedom".

Ellen Hannington Makin, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, passed away in Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Ellen will be remembered by many for her love for her family, compassion and quick wit.

Ellen was predeceased by husband Bill and brother-in-law Harry Cook. She is survived...

Janez (Johnny) Pristov

Jan 17, 2010

Memorial Services were held Sunday, January 17, 2010 in Kika's Café, Norquay Ski Lodge.

Remembering

Johnny ( Janez) Pristov,

A tribute by Eddie Hunter

In an interview with local historian Jon Whyte, over twenty years ago, John Pristov told him his run, with three other teenagers, for the Austrian border from...

Bob Bell

Jan 16, 2010

In a happier place now, Bob left us peacefully at his most favorite time of the year. He leaves behind his treasured sons, Peter (Joanna) and Steven, grandsons Joseph and Jamie (all of the United Kingdom) and the daughter he adored, Jody Urban Bell (Rob Wells) and her mother Laurie Bell of Banff. He will also be lovingly remembered...

Baby James Gazmin

Jan 11, 2010

Beloved son of Violeta Gazmin and James Redmond of Banff and Jasper, passed away at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary at the age of 11 weeks. Funeral Mass was Celebrated Monday, January 11, 2010 in Our Lady of the Rockies Parish, Banff, AB

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Peter Neish

Jan 4, 2010

Peter Dickie Neish passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2010 at his residence in the Bethany Care Center, Cochrane, AB. Peter was born May 26, 1935 and grew up in Banff with his family. He is survived by his loving wife Miro Neish of Banff, daughters Marnee (Gary) Scott, Kim (Tim) Ollenberger and Tamra (Bob) Baxter, brothers Leagh Kendall,...

Andy Troszok

Jan 4, 2010

Andy was taken from us suddenly on January 4, 2010 in a skiing accident in Southern British Columbia doing one of the things he most enjoyed in Life. He leaves many friends and family including his mother Anna Frank and his father Jan Troszok and the love of his life, Shane Korpan and her partents Bob and Marie Korpan....

Clifford Atkinson

Jan 3, 2010

On January 3, 2010 while traveling in Mexico, Cliff Atkinson died suddenly of a heart attack at age 53. Cliff is survived by wife Kim, daughter Alex (of Canmore, AB), parents Peter and Sibyl, brothers Al and Barry, sister Jane and husband John Fones (all of London, ON).

Celebration of Cliff's Life was held Sunday, January 10,...

Bill Waterworth

Dec 30, 2009

Dad was born in Banff on March 19, 1922 to Fred and Olive Waterworth. Dad spent his life in Banff in the mountains that he so dearly loved. Dad enlisted in the RCAF in 1940 to serve his country. He trained in England and flew in 33 missions before being shot down over France, spending 3 years as a...

Patricia Wray (Trish Beaudet)

Dec 25, 2009

"The sweetest flower of all the field"

Patricia Ellen Wray (Trish Beaudet), born March 17, 1952, quietly passed away on the morning of December 25, 2009 in the loving arms of her husband Scott Jevons, at their home in Canmore Alberta.

Trish will be forever remembered in the hearts of her husband and best friend...

Jeanette Ford

Dec 24, 2009

Kathleen Jeanette Ford passed away peacefully at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital on December 24, 2009 at the age of 84 years.

Jeanette was born in Glanton, Northumberland England and moved to Canada with her family when she was just 6 months old. They settled in the Calgary area, and it was there at the age of...

Catherine Lynn Jordan

Dec 20, 2009

Cathy passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary on December 20, 2009. She will be sadly missed by her mother, Joyce Jordan and sister Becky Cates of Canmore and her brother Mike Jordan of Calgary as well as her companion Art Krause of Calgary. Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her nieces Jacqui, Stephanie, Serenity and Jazmine....

Eileen Ashdown

Dec 8, 2009

Eileen M. Ashdown passed away peacefully at St. Martha's Place in Banff on Tuesday December 8, 2009 at the age of 87 years

Predeceased by the love of her life, Larry in 2002, she is survived by her sister Marguerite Madden and her two children, Gary (Jackie) and Cathy, her four grandchildren Adam, Angela, Chad and Desiree...

Joanna Hudson

Oct 30, 2009

Joanna Louise Hudson passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Cochrane with her parents, Graeme and Elizabeth close by,

on October 30, 2009 at the age of 29 years

Joanna was the beloved granddaughter of Hugh Gordon and the late Jean Gordon, formerly of Canmore and was the niece of Jean Taylor...

Pat Chakowski

Oct 23, 2009

Patricia Eileen Chakowski passed away peacefully on October 23, 2009 in her 91st year. Pat was predeceased by husband "Stosh" in 1982. She will be missed by daughter Eileen, son Colin (Barb). Grandchildren Paula, Deborah (Greg) and Leigh-Ann (Angus) as well as great grandchildren Max, Ryan, Taylor, Alex and Sophie.

She is also survived by her brother...

Kelley Mckimmie

Oct 13, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Kelley McKimmie at her home in Canmore on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at the age of 47 years.

Kelley is survived by her partner and soul mate, Andy Garrard, her children Richard Van Mook, Amanda McKimmie, Madison McKimmie and Anthony McKimmie, their father,...

Alison C. Hankins

Oct 1, 2009

Alison Hankins died peacefully October 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. Together we shared our love, memories, and music all day long until she closed her eyes and left us.

Alison leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years, Gerald, and her children Catherine (Eddy Beck), Peggy Nicholson (Bob), Barbara (Steve Izma), Paul (Brenda), and Jennifer (Shane...

Patrick Charles Slavin

Sep 6, 2009

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Charles Slavin on September 6, 2009 in Canmore. Pat was a well known and loved member of our community whose 16 years in the mountains were filled with golfing, hiking, skiing, volunteering, music, fun and friendship.

Pat recently celebrated his 80th birthday with his wife...

Reid Shellian

Sep 3, 2009

It is with great sadness we announce the passing, in Canmore, of Reid Evan Shellian, much loved son and brother. Reid was born on July 30, 1990 at the Canmore Hospital, living his 19 years in the beautiful mountain town.

Reid attended Canmore Collegiate High School and was enrolled at Mount Royal College for the coming fall...

Kathleen Belenky

Aug 22, 2009

Kathleen Belenky went to be with our Lord at home in Canmore on August 22, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old when cancer claimed her life.

Kathleen is survived by her three daughters Kaida Elston (Dave), Betty Belenky (Roy Mathis) and Kristina Kew (Bill & Seyka) and her 2 granddaughters, Melissa Archbold (David)...