OBITUARIES

Arthur E. Powell

Jul 2, 2010

In the early morning of July 2, 2010, Art passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side.

Art is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sheila; his four children, John (Donna), Ken (Laurie), Tim (Mary) and Susan; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He's also survived by his two brothers, Bob and Dave....

Waldemar Kosmala

Jun 22, 2010

Waldemar "Kozi" Kosmala passed away suddenly in the early morning near Canmore on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the age of 19 years. He is survived by his father Slavek of Banff and his mother Katrina of Calgary.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday June 25, 2010 at the Catholic Church in Banff. He was then laid to...

Anne Balharry

Jun 22, 2010

Anne Balharry passed away June 22, 2010 in the Golden Eagle View, Canmore Hospital at the age of 102 years. Anne was predeceased by her husband Capt. Jack Balharry in 1987. She is survived by her sons Rick (Canmore) and Ross (Scotland), her grandchildren Ross, Victoria, Richard, Mark, Christopher, Robby and her great grandchildren Paige and twins Dylan and...

Donald W. Warner

Jun 20, 2010

Don Warner, long time resident of the Bow Valley, passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital at the age of 82 years.

As was his expressed wish, cremation has taken place.

A gathering of friends will be announced at a later date.

Friends wishing to remember Don may make donations in his memory...

Lorne Maubert

Jun 18, 2010

In loving memory of Lorne Harold Maubert who passed away peacefully at his home in Canmore. Born in Calgary, Lorne is survived by his soulmate and loving wife of 31 years, Gwen and his three children Nathan (Danielle and grandchildren Anaya and Eden), Matthew and Meghan. His pride and joy were his children and grandchildren. Lorne is also survived...

Manley Flynn

Jun 16, 2010

Manley Douglas Flynn, CGA., passed away peacefully at St. Martha's Place, in Banff on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at age the age of 88 years.

The last surviving member of his family, he was predeceased by his parents Jim and "Casey" Flynn, sisters Patricia (Stosh) and Doreen and brother Rusten. He was predeceased by his wives Agnes...

Walter Riva

May 16, 2010

Walter Joseph Riva, born in Canmore, Alberta on May 9, 1922, passed away peacefully in Kelowna, BC on May 16, 2010 at the age of 88 years. Always proud of his humble heritage as a third generation coal miner, Walter was raised in Canmore where he excelled at academics, music and sports including the setting of a provincial high...

Dr. John Pittaway

May 15, 2010

Dr. John Alan PITTAWAY of Harvie Heights passed away on May 15, 2010 at the age of 79.

"Pop" Pittaway will be remembered fondly by his wife Jeanette and their five children: John, James, Joan, Thomas and Lois. Pop was born in Buffalo, New York. His education included a B.Sc. from Franklin and Marshall College; Doctor of...

Christine Mcphail

Apr 6, 2010

Isabel Georgina Christine passed away after a very brief struggle with Cancer on Tuesday April 6, 2010 at the Canmore Municipal Hospital. She is survived by her sons Jamie (Jill), and Jeff, and their father Jim McPhail. Her sister Diana (Campy) Harten, nieces Cindy (Chris), Lynn (Cliff), and Nephew Dale (Linda), and uncle Tommy Anderson.

Chris was...

Gen Gyek Goon

Mar 31, 2010

Gen Goon, age 103 years, passed away suddenly in Banff. Predeceased by her loving husband Yuk Soy Goon in 1978 and by her son Dean Hing Goon in 2006, she is survived by her son Howie (Lena) and her daughter Gim Goot as well as grandsons Stephen (Melanie), Michael (Kimberley), Patrick and great granddaughter Aubree. She is also survived...

Talia Van Soest

Mar 22, 2010

Talia Marie Van Soest was born on Saturday, February 27, 2010 to proud parents Shelley and Greg. Weighing 7 lbs 3oz and measuring 19 ¾ inches long. Her entrance into the world was anything but quiet. During Talia's short time with us she experienced both an ambulance and a helicopter ride, the wind blowing through her beautiful brown hair,...

Karin Herrero

Feb 17, 2010

Karin Herrero passed away peacefully at 4:45 am on February 17, 2010 in her home in the presence of her husand and friend.

Information available at

www.KarinRemembered.org

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Bette Carlyle

Feb 12, 2010

With a youthful spirit and spontaneity, loving and living life to the fullest, that was our "Bette", who passed away at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Friday, February 12, 2010 at the age of 87 years. Bette was born in Banff, living here and working for the telephone office for many years. She was also well known for her...

Bob Hogenson

Feb 3, 2010

Born August 10, 1935 in Lethbridge, AB., Bob passed away February 3, 2010 in the Canmore Hospital surrounded by family. Bob was predeceased by his father in 1991 and his mother in 2009.

Bob is survived by sons Keith (Crystal), Jamie, Lonnie (Joy) as well as his daughter Julie. He is also survived by his sister Lorraine...

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,...