OBITUARIES

Brian M. de Ruiter, 52, of Edmonton and Canmore, passed in the beautiful Alberta Rocky Mountains. A second home to him and his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Torrie; his daughters, Jenna (Josh), Keira (Ben), and Makayla (Geoff); his grandchildren, Karter, Aria and Ava; his siblings Joanne (Clarence), Winnie, Len (Joanne), and...

It is with heavy hearts and many tears that we announce the passing of Jean Louise Innes. Jeannie peacefully succumbed to bone marrow cancer after a long fought brave battle in her sleep in the early morning in Canmore at the age of 72.

Jeannie was born at the Holy Cross Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. Although she...

In loving memory of Mildred Grace Fisher (nee Powers) who passed away peacefully at the impressive age of 102. She will be dearly missed by her children, Jim Erickson (Les) and Marg Erickson- Suurallik, grandchildren Jamie (Brett), Mark (Maria), Ben (Alex) and Jessie (Matt) and great grandchildren, Phil, Lyla, Parker, Blake and Beau and many nieces and nephews who...

Trevor Hughes, long-time resident of Canmore passed away at the age

of 84 years. Trevor lived in the Bow Valley for over 50 years. He loved biking, X-country skiing and hiking with his wife Helen of 50 years who predeceased him in 2021.

As an avid Ham radio operator for over 60 years Trevor, VE6TL,...

Mary Hinings (nee Brown) died peacefully at Origin at Spring Creek

in Canmore. She leaves behind her husband of nearly 65 years, Rob, her daughters Rachel (Ralph), Ruth (Mark) and Sarah (Leanne): also,

8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, Charlotte (Colton, Finn, Arlo), Paul (Kristine, Kara, Evelyn), Joey (Crystal, Jonah), Hannah (Cody), Bronte (Bea), Zachary...

With heavy hearts we said good bye to on old soul, a brother an uncle and a friend, Perry Andrew Shellian He passed peacefully after the Oilers game on June 11. Perry was born and raised in Canmore and lived in Calgary and Edmonton

Perry leaves behind his sister Sue (Gord) and brother Barry (Len), nieces Samantha...

Joy Kimball (previously Joy Smith) nee Verna Joy Agar, passed away in Canmore, Alberta. Joy was a true mountain woman, operating the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse at Lake Louise for over 45 years. Plain of Six is a back country café with no electricity nor road service and a mountain spring that now serves up to 700 guests...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill Beaton of Canmore, AB at the age of 86 years

Bill was born to William and Ellen Beaton in Winnipeg, MB. During his lifetime he worked for Manitoba Telephone System, Alberta Government Telephones and TTS before starting his own successful consulting business, Accutel Voice Data. He...

David Ross Gellatly, a beloved member of the Canmore, AB community, uexpectedly passed away from natural causes at the age of 70.

David was born in Almonte, Ontario, and grew up in Kitchener, Ontario. He is survived by his loving parents Doug and Marion Gellatly (nee Eckel), and his loving siblings Karen Bruce (Larry), Jane Burgess (Rob)...

Jay (John Allen) Simpson passed away at the age of 66 in Banff. Jay moved to the mountains 44 years ago on a hunch, following his university sweetheart to Lake Louise. He ended up working at the Banff Centre and had a son, Drew who he adored and fought for when he and his girlfriend split. He then went...

Hillar Auksi died at the age of 75 in Canmore, AB. Hillar was born in Hitchin, England to his parents Jüri and Ella Auksi. His parents and his older brother Peter had emigrated to England from Estonia through Germany in World War II and when Hillar was 3 the family emigrated to Canada when Jüri won a penny soccer...

Lyle Thompson was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario passing away

at the age of 81 years at the Calgary Foothills Hospital.

Lyle is survived by his son Allan and daughter Jessie (Aaron).

He is also survived by his sister Lynne (Allan) White, brothers Jim (Jeanette), Colin (Joan), niece Karen (Phil) Marra, great-nephews

With gratitude that her long illness is over, the family of Marian Flanders (Knive) wish to announce her gentle and peaceful passing surrounded by her family at her home in Cochrane, Alberta. She was 79 years old. Marian was born to Anders (Andy) Knive and Ruby Alberta (Sullivan) Knive in Vulcan, Alberta.

Marian grew up in Vulcan...

Michael (Mike) Miskow, fondly known as the Polish Prince, was born in Canmore to father Joseph Miskow, from Poland and his adored mother Anne (Kardash) Miskow from Edmonton.

Shortly after finishing high school in Canmore, Mike moved to Banff to find work. He was a local to Banff for his remaining 60 years showing his colourful personality...

Susan Anne Fawcett passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS. She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul, her six sisters; Carol (Mark), Arlie (Scott), Brenda (Paul), Karen (Wayne), Margie (Paul), Sarah (Raja); her three brothers Glenn (Kym), Scott (Karen) and Doug (Carolyn) and by numerous nieces and nephews. Sue was predeceased by her parents Grant and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Justin Thomas Miller, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world far too soon. Justin was born in Calgary Alberta, along with his twin sister Caroline to parents Manon and Jim.

A passionate and adventurous soul, Justin radiated an infectious enthusiasm for life. He...

Ada Patricia McCulloch of Calgary passed away peacefully in Canmore at the age of 88 years. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Ada was born in Coleman, Alberta to Lorenzo and Eileen Richards.

Ada married Robert Calvin McCulloch on August 17, 1957, and they raised their three children in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Venice Vivian Taylor passed away peacefully in Calgary at the age

of 98 years. Venice had been a long-time resident of High Prairie, Alberta before moving first to Canmore, Alberta, then Calgary.

She is survived by her five children: Brian (Darlene), Joan Taylor Mitrovic (Mike), Marianne Sandquist (Rick), Ron, Bob (Lisa), 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren,...

Please join us in celebrating the remarkable life of Margo Hansen, even as we mourn her passing.

Margo (née Margaret Ethel Kneale) was a woman who loved deeply and was deeply loved throughout her 90 years on earth. She was an

independent spirit, animal lover, avid reader, loyal friend, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother and...

Jesus called and Walter hung up his apron for the final time; his life's work complete. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce that Walter Worthingham died peacefully at the age of 97 years in Canmore, Alberta.

His loving wife Jean, who kissed his cheek and held his hand for over 72 years, deeply...