OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canmore, AB, Southern Alberta, & Surrounding Areas
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...
Mary Pickard
It is with a great sense of loss, but also a lightness that comes from experiencing such love, that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Grace Pickard (nee McPherson). She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Norman Pickard, her sister, Peggy Howey, her sons Brent and Garth, and her daughter-in-law, Gloria. Her sister, Jean Thorton; grandchildren, Meaghan, Brandi...
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...
Sally Watson
Sally Lynn Watson, 66, of London, Ontario died in Banff in the heart
of the Rocky Mountains where she spent the last 45 years, residing in Field, B.C. Sally was a loving wife to husband Boomer and doting mother to Victor, Elias, and Pavo.
Sally was a profound member of the community. Her kind and...

Lester Carney
Lester Carney 90, of Canmore, died following a heart attack. He is survived by his daughter, three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. A memorial service will be held later this summer Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.
Aubin Mcgrath
With heavy hearts our family announces the passing of our loved one, Aubin McGrath at the Canmore General Hospital at the age of 75.
He was the son of Johnny McGraw and Suzanne Beaulieu from
Bois-Hébert, N.B.
Aubin was born and raised in New Brunswick. He was the second youngest of a family...
Kenneth Fynn
Kenneth Edward Fynn, age 80, passed away in Canmore after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Ken was born in Saint John, New Brunswick to Andy and Linda Fynn. He graduated from Simonds Regional High School, earned a BSC EE from the University of New Brunswick, and an MA from the University of Northern Colorado.
Ken...
Sally Ann Plunkett
After one last family weekend at the cabin, Sally Ann Plunkett passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.
Sally is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Sam Plunkett.
Sam and Sally were high school sweethearts and together, they built a life that was filled with happy adventures. Sally taught...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Enid Olafson
Our dear, sweet Enid passed away peacefully in Banff surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her four children, Richard (Victoria), Francine (Banff), Craig (Calgary), Patricia (Banff), and their families, grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister, Muriel Crowe (Ontario), and four half siblings, Lauren, Nathan, Marlene, Merrill, and their extended families, all in Nova Scotia. She...
Edna Horyn
Edna Rose Horyn of Banff passed away at the age of 77 years , following being diagnosed with cancer a few months prior. Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan to Marie and Fred Horn, Edna was raised on the family farm and attended school in Bjorkdale, Saskatchewan. Edna married and soon thereafter left for a life in Alberta. After a few...