OBITUARIES

May 31, 2023

A long-time resident of Canmore, David Richard Campbell Begg passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the age of 68. He lived an outstanding life rich in curiosity, commitment, friendship and adventure.

David grew up in New Zealand with his four younger siblings.

At 16, he discovered mountaineering and quickly became a skilled climber,...

May 27, 2023

It is with sadness at his passing and joy in the celebration of his life that we announce the death of our father Bill, at age 91, on May 27, 2023. Bill passed away peacefully, knowing the love of his family and friends, at St. Martha's Place, Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff, Alberta.

Bill is survived by...

May 27, 2023

The Schellenberg family is sad to announce the passing of Joy Evelyn Schellenberg in Canmore after a 10 year battle with cancer. Joy was born in North Vancouver, B.C and grew up in a loving home alongside her two sisters, two brothers and parents, Oliver and Phyllis Holmes. Joy was a caring mother to Marni, Kenneth, Zoe and Benjamin...

May 20, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Albert Guthrie on Friday May 20 at the age of 73 years at his mountain home in Canmore where he has resided for the past 18 years.

He will be greatly missed by his three sons; Robert, Peter, and James; his 5 grandchildren, Caleb, Olivia,...

May 14, 2023

It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher Eric Planche of Canmore, AB at a youthful

70 years of age.

He passed peacefully early Saturday morning, May 14 at the Canmore Hospital after a fierce battle with lung cancer helped along by Covid.

Chris was born...

May 12, 2023

"bits and bobs"

Tabs ("Malcolm" only to his mother, "Mulc" to his immediate family, "Mal" to his associates and "Tabs" to his friends) Talbot passed away on May 12 after a ferocious multi-year battle with colon cancer. Diana Knaak and her daughter Arran Wallace were by his side in the Canmore General Hospital. Supported by so many of his...

May 9, 2023

Herb MacAulay, loving father, cherished son, and doting brother, passed away at the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff on May 9

following a brief illness.

Herb was born in Banff on August 22, 1947, to Karin

(née Wallensteen) and Jack MacAulay. He was proud

to be a third generation Banffite, prouder...

May 5, 2023

Karl Norman Wahl passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta in his sleep after a long illness due to a "trapped lung" at the age of 87.

Karl was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 22, 1935, to Mary M. and Karl G. Wahl. He grew up with a sister, Joan, and a brother, Robert. He spent his...

Apr 25, 2023

Bonar Lloyd Hunter passed on in the early morning of April 25, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. His family was at his side throughout

this ordeal.

He was predeceased by his parents Tom ( 1993 ) and Bettie (2005 )

and is survived by his son Sean, and his brother David....

Apr 25, 2023

It is with great sadness to inform family, friends, and the community that Canmore local James William (Jim) Strauss (best known as Stoosh) passed away suddenly on April 25th 2023 in Cochrane AB at the age of 66 while getting ready to do what he loved for the last three decades, driving truck for Two Feathers Contracting.

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Apr 24, 2023

Michele Lamberti passed away on Friday April 24th at Foothills hospital in Calgary, AB, at the age of 59.

Michele is survived by her loving husband Richard; sister Denise

and niece Wynonah of Saskatoon, SK; brother in law Bob, niece

Davis and nephew Austin of Banff, AB; aunt Margaret of Toronto, ON.

Apr 21, 2023

With sadness, we announce the passing of our friend, Darel "Coach" McCauley. Darel passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of April 21, 2023, at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.

Son of Clarence and Angela McCauley. Brother to Janice,

Rodney, and Faith.

Darel moved to Lake Louise from Deep River, Ontario...

Apr 16, 2023

The Scott family regret to share the passing of Thomas Albert Scott,

82, at the Canmore General Hospital.

Tom fought a brave battle against lung cancer but thankfully

passed on April 16th holding the hand of his bride of 58 years, Katie.

He is survived by two sons, two daughters-in-law, one...

Apr 15, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ken Blackwood, one day after his 89th birthday.

Ken was an independent renaissance man. He was a world traveller, musician, folk dancer, teacher, environmentalist, citizen scientist, photographer, climber, skier, four season bike rider, fencer, carpenter, baker, frequent library patron, and cat enthusiast. He volunteered with many organizations...

Apr 8, 2023

Gail Iverson, 76, of Banff Alberta, passed away peacefully on

April 8th, 2023. She was born April 29, 1946, to George and Hazel Litterick, and is survived by her partner Barry Kelly, her sons Brent (Brianna) and Jeff (Kristine), and her beloved grandchildren Kennedy, Jersey, Brooklyn and Cooper.

Born in Edmonton, Gail grew up between...

Apr 7, 2023

Al Petrie passed away at home on April 7 with his family by his side.

Allan Hugh Petrie was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on Jan. 7, 1928.

He was married to Audrey, his beloved wife of 69 years. Al and Audrey met in Calgary in 1948. They were married in 1950 and moved

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Mar 31, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Sylvia Heath, on March 31. Sylvia was predeceased by her husband Marvyn, sister Shirley, mother Siiri and father Gus. She is survived by her children Dale (Valerie), Brian (Cynthia), Tim (Cootchie), Rhonda (Mike) and Maxine; her beloved grandchildren, Kaila, Kelsey and...

Mar 28, 2023

The family of Evelyn Fleming are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother at the age of 91.

Evelyn Vivian Taft was born in Moose Jaw Sask. as the only daughter of Walter and Eleanor Taft and a little sister to her two older brothers Bill and John. Growing up she had two...

Mar 26, 2023

Maxine Anna Cherak (nee Martini) passed away in Canmore on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Maxine will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 65 years Bill, sons Stephen (Maureen) and Patrick (Shelagh), grandchildren Stephana, Michal, Trent and Nialls and numerous nephews and nieces. Maxine was predeceased by her parents Stephen and Mary Martini, brothers Verne, Lionel, Orville, and...

Mar 24, 2023

Brunhilde (Bruni) Budenz, loving wife of Gerhard and wonderful mother of Barbara, passed away with both of them at her side at Foothills Hospital on Sunday, March 24th after a three-year battle with cancer. She will be dearly missed by both, and is also survived by

relatives in Germany.

After having visited Canada nearly every...