OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Baggott

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Baggott

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Betty's peaceful passing in Canmore at the age of 85.

Of Irish descent, Betty was born in Ruislip, England where she spent most of her life until moving to Calgary, Alberta after marrying lifelong friend, Bryan Baggott in 1998. They spent 14 years together sharing a...

Dianne Searls

Dianne Searls

It's with heartbreaking sadness we announce the passing

of our dear Dianne in Canmore Hospital with her loving partner

of 26 years Edmour by her side.

Dianne fought a long & courageous battle with Crohn's Disease. She would want everyone to know that no two Crohn's sufferer's are the same..that this disease is...

Brian Edward Strauss

Brian Edward Strauss

Born in Banff to John & Ireen Strauss, Brian died peacefully

in Calgary. Brian was raised & educated in Canmore;

and he lived "Down Prospect".

Brian leaves behind his sister Marie (Dick) Leong; nieces, Sheila Leong & Sheryl Leong (Tyler Reid) & nephew Richard Leong and their families;

his brother Jim...

Murray Peterson

Murray Peterson

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Murray Laird Peterson in Calgary at the age of 78 years.

Murray is survived by his partner of over 28 years, Kathy Kennedy, their daughter Cassidy Peterson; sons from his previous marriage, Robert Peterson (Sandra); Brian Peterson (Alina & granddaughters' Jordon and Allie); stepson Kody...

Anna Hlede

Anna Hlede

We are deeply saddened to share that Anna passed away at the age of ninety-six. She was loved by many for her beautiful soul, constant smile, intelligence, and strength. She lived life without apology!

She was predeceased by her husband Mario (Marijan) Hlede and her son, Rene (Renno) Hlede. She is survived by her only grandchild, Lee...

Betty Schultz

Betty Schultz

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Schultz in Calgary. She was born in Edmonton to Alice (Elfriede) and Sam Schultz, and lived her early childhood in the small towns of Edberg and Alix. When the family moved to Lethbridge she participated in swimming, music lessons, and summer camps in the mountains,

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Jane Alison Fetterly Bill

Jane Alison Fetterly Bill

It is with great sadness that the family of Jane Fetterly Bill announce her passing in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 61. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Peter Bill and brother Bruce Fetterly and his wife Nancy and numerous family and friends across Canada and Switzerland. Jane was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Patricia...

Nawana Payne

Nawana Payne

Nawana Payne, 78, passed away at her home, in Banff, AB.

Nawana will be lovingly remembered by many, including her siblings; Fayette (Ray) Western, and Douglas Rae (Pam) Payne. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Oliver and Hazel, brothers Harold (Doris), Howard (Margaret), Dell, and Terry, as...

John House

John House

It is with great sadness that the family of John Thomas House announce his sudden passing while on vacation in Florida, at the age of 67. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 40 years, Lise, brothers David, Don ( Stephanie ) and sister Mary Jane and their families, also by numerous friends and former colleagues...

Isobel Goodwin

Isobel Goodwin

Isobel Mae Goodwin passed away peacefully, at the Canmore

Hospital, in the morning, just as the sun was coming up,

with her family by her side.

Isobel was born on a farm in Griswold, Manitoba and that was always her place of joy. She took pleasure in helping out with farm chores, being...

Stella Nokes

Stella Nokes

With the heaviest of hearts I have the daunting and impossible task of writing an obituary for Stella. She was so many things to so many people and at the risk of cliche'; to know her was to love her and feel privileged just to be in her presence. She was undoubtably one of the brightest stars and as...

Carmen Haase

Carmen Haase

It is with deep sadness that the Haase-Gasser family announce the passing of Carmen Joy Haase in Canmore.

Carmen was born in Barrie Ont. and attended schools in Barrie, Orillia and Oakville Ontario, Lagos Nigeria and Accra Ghana. Her many years as a "Tot Lot" leader and supervisor inspired her to pursue studies in Education. She graduated...

Betty Ann Hass

Betty Ann Hass

Betty was born in Lloydminster, Sask. and passed away peacefully in Olds, AB. Betty was raised in Exshaw and spent her adult years in Canmore. She was very much an outdoors person. Loved camping and was an avid fisherman.

Betty and her partner Al Vogel went on many trips. One as far away as Haines, Alaska, camping...

Emil Yurasek

Emil Yurasek

Emil Paul Yurasek passed away at the age of 88 at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff. He is survived by his wife, Pat, daughters Kelly (Gareth), Terryl (Lee), his brother in law Bruce Henry and grandchildren Mikayla Hysert, Emerson Hysert and Caroline MacLeod. He is predeceased by 9 siblings.

Emil came to Banff from his birthplace,...

Ed Shenher

Ed Shenher

Edward Benedict Shenher passed away peacefully in Banff with

his wife Gloria by his side. He was predeceased by his parents

Joe and Marie, and his brother Robert.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother Bernard (Gayle) and sisters Marlene and Debra. His wife Gloria, children Brent (Elsie), Bradley...

Simonne Legault

Simonne Legault

It is with great sorrow that the Legault family announces the passing of Simonne Legault (nee DeCoeur), age 97 years. She passed away peacefully at the Golden Eagle View Long Term Care, in Canmore, AB.

Simonne was the daughter of Regina Bisson and Wilfrid DeCoeur (both predeceased) and was one of eight children. She will be missed...

Margaret (Peggy) Helen Leighton

Margaret (Peggy) Helen Leighton

Our amazing Mom has left us, leaving a huge space in our hearts, but also with the comfort of knowing that she is back together with dad forever. Peggy was a true life partner (to David) and an amazing mom to her five children, their partners and her ten grandchildren.

Growing up in St Catharines, Ontario, daughter...

Margaret Jean Watson

Margaret Jean Watson

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Jean Watson (née Mitchell), who died in Banff, a community she loved and had called home for the past 43 years.

Margaret was born in Armidale, in New South Wales, Australia, the second of four children born to Mary Nelson Mitchell (née Wood) and Jack...

Wilma Bushulak

Wilma Bushulak

We are sorry to announce the passing of our mom, Grandmother and Great grandma, Wilma Isabel Bushulak who passed suddenly at the Canmore Hospital. Mom was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Her husband Bob came to Canmore in 1969 to work for the Canmore Mine Ltd. and brought his family with him.

Mom is survived by...

Doris Kirkland

Doris Kirkland

It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our Mother, Doris Kirkland (Hodak), of Calgary, Alberta. She passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 86.

She is predeceased by her husband, our father, George Hodak, and her 2 brothers, Freddy, and Wilfred.

Doris is truly missed...

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