OBITUARIES

Margot Smyth

Born in Drumheller, Margot died at home in Canmore, having experienced emphysema for several years.

Only child of Paul and Mary Hausdorf (Strban); only niece of Steve Strban; only grandchild of Stephen and Maria Strban – all of Canmore AB. Margot is survived by her two daughters Cynthia Smyth of Perth, Australia and Hilary Smyth of Toronto...

George Raham

George Lewis Raham had three life-long loves in his life, the first being his 1951 MG sports car that he bought in 1951, and the second his wife of 66 years, Marian. After having known each other when attending the same Toronto public and high schools, they met again in their early twenties, and lo and behold. Marian also...

Evelyn Otte-Mathies

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Evelyn Elizabeth Otte-Mathies.

Evelyn moved to Alberta, from Ontario, in 1990 to pursue her professional career. She fell in love with the mountains, embraced nature, and joined various clubs where she shared her enthusiasm for the outdoors, the fresh air and all the flora and fauna along the...

Jean Slaght

Jean Mary Slaght (Van Patter), 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, compassionate staff at Origin at Spring Creek and the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Jean was born and raised in Montreal, graduating from McGill University in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She married Bill (William) Slaght in...

Ian Hutchins

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that

Ian Hamilton Hutchins passed, peacefully, at his home in Banff.

Ian was born and raised in Banff, with his earliest summers spent enjoying adventures with extended family at Castle Mountain Bungalows. During his school years he made many good friends

who...

Libera Dimanno

"Eat your food with gladness and drink your wine with a joyful heart. "Ecclesiastes 9:7 Known as a woman of faith, family, and good food, Libera DiManno (née Papa) led a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. With a heart as big as her kitchen, she was always happiest welcoming friends and loved ones into her home for a...

Mary Costigan

Mary Costigan, long time Banff local, passed away from natural causes at her residence in Origin at Spring Creek at the age of 99 years.

Mary's life began in a farm house in Cut Knife, Sask., a small prairie town known for being the home of The World's Largest Tomahawk.

She grew up on the...

Elizabeth Fisher

Elizabeth Fisher also known to the family as Tutu, "Magic" Auntie,

Sis or Mom, passed away peacefully at her home, with family by her side. Mom is survived by her son John Mcknight, daughter in law

Judy, and daughter Donna Mcknight. Her granddaughters Christina,

son in law Jim and great grandsons, Thomas and...

Mike Wiegele

Mike passed away at 4:00 p.m. in the Beautiful Banff Mineral Springs Hospital amongst the mountains he loved. He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughter Michelle and grandson, Charlie Roy; sisters Paula Haide and Hilda Arnold in Austria; sister's in law Jann Shubin in Nelson and Fransi Wiegele in Austria; numerous nieces and nephews in Calgary and Nelson...

Pierre Chambefort

Pierre Chambefort, 61, passed peacefully at home in Canmore

with his family at his side.

Born in Montreal, Pierre attended McGill University where he obtained a degree in Civil Engineering. After moving to Alberta he met his wife Monique and began his journey as a father to Jeremy and Benjamin. Pierre was an exceptional father...

Werner Kleinitz

After a short battle with cancer, Werner Hermann Kleinitz died at the Mineral Springs Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 55 years, his son Kai, daughter Jennifer, his sister Helga (Gustl) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Werner was born in Berlin, Germany, the oldest of...

Chantal Leclerc

Chantal Leclerc left us after a courageous battle against breast cancer

at the age of fifty-seven. Chantal was born on the south shore of Québec City and moved out west at a young age, full of energy and a great appetite for the outdoors and Alberta's beautiful landscape.

Chantal settled in Banff where she lived...

Marilyn Madden

Marilyn "Lyn" Joan Madden passed away peacefully at her home in Canmore . She was born in 1943 in Montreal, Quebec to the late Francis and Marguerite Madden. After moving to New Jersey, USA, as a child, she excelled in academics and sports in school. Following her graduation from Middlebury College in Vermont, she pursued graduate and PhD work...

Kyla Saumur

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Kyla Saumur (nee

Seeber). She left us peacefully and without pain with her husband Marc

by her side. She is survived by her father Russell Seeber, mother Diana Kaszas, sisters Kimberly, Angeline, step mother Judith Seeber and many extended family.

Kyla or Kay...

Howie Goon

Howie Chong Hing Goon was born in Guangdong, China to Yuk Soy and Gen Gyek Goon. He came to Canada in 1955 with his mother joining his father who was already in Banff. He quickly adapted to his new life in Canada and soon discovered hockey. Howie became very good as a goalie and at age 11, played for...

Ruth (Gordon) Woods

Ruth Margaret Woods passed away in Banff at the age of 95 years.

She was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed.

Her family thanks the staff at St Martha's Place for the kind and committed care over the years that Ruth was a resident.

Services provided by...

John Claude Morisson

obituary to follow

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Dr. Henry Hamilton

Henry Wilson Hamilton – surgeon, researcher, and author – died Monday at his home in Canmore, Alberta with his family by his side. He was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beryl, children Sara (Andrew), Geoff (Sharlyn) and Kate (Greg), and grandchildren, Natalia and Nicholas Thaczuk, and Henry and Emily Hamilton.

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Irene Bellis

Irene Bellis has passed peacefully in Canmore General Hospital surrounded by her loving immediate family, friends and the amazing acute care staff.

Irene was predeceased by her husband Alan Stanley William Bellis in 2004. Survived by her three children Cliff Bellis, Kathy Stein and Kevin Bellis, son-in-law Jeff Stein, sister Elayne Lockhart and brother Don Abbott, grand...

Imo Von Neudegg

Imo left us to go to some great new ski runs on Easter Sunday. He had spent most of the morning surrounded by his family and wife Jacqueline when he thought it would be a good time to say goodbye. He slipped away quietly and peacefully.

Imo was born in Innsbruck, Austria in 1928. He graduated from...