OBITUARIES

Clifford (Dutch) Ashmore Holland passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital at the age of 93.

Born in Toronto Cliff was the youngest of 7 siblings. Cliff married the love of his life Shirley Grace Leppington in Winnipeg in 1953.

They met while he was a pilot in the RCAF.

Cliff and Shirley...

With great sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved Robert Thomas Lavery with his family by his side.

Robert (Bob) is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Donna, his children, Rob (Donna), Roxanne (Jason), and Ron (Karen). As well, his grandchildren, Bobby, Josh and McKinnley, Tonya (Braydon) and Tyler and their mother, Monika....

Sydney Elizabeth Fenna, of Canmore, Alberta, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Sydney Ross was born in Edmonton . She lived a long life and was predeceased by her first husband Bob Turner and second husband Don Fenna.

Sydney studied anthropology, which motivated her and Bob to take an extensive journey to the Middle East in...

It is with great sadness that we say a final goodbye to Lorne Elliot Cooley, who passed away with his wife Carol and two of his sons, Michael and Steven, by his side.

Lorne was born in Cereal, Alberta, to Leonard and Eva Cooley, and raised in the nearby town of Chinook during the Dirty Thirties. Later,...

Nancy Kennedy Barnes, was born to Mary and Don Barnes in Burlington, Ontario and passed away suddenly in Canmore.

Nancy leaves behind her mother Mary Barnes, sister Sue, brother Don (Lynn), husband Randall Sargent, and many wonderful friends including her best friends Helga and Tom.

Nancy led a life of two paths; a career of...

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...

Just weeks shy of her 91st birthday, Hilda Marie Slavin passed away suddenly but peacefully, at her residence in Calgary. Born and raised in Montreal, she married Pat in 1952 and together went on to raise six of their own children – Cathy Snair (Bob); Ken (Jen); Val Thompson (Greg); Ted (Chris); Peter (Karen) and Grant (Maiysha). After living...

It is with deep sorrow we report the passing of Ken Pauls, beloved husband of 53 years to Gaye, father of Kenny Pauls (Carmen),

Collin Pauls (Shannon) and grandfather to five adored grandchildren: Jordan, Kyle, Jared, Matthew and Sara.

Ken was born in Edmonton, Alberta and was adopted by Cornie and Anna Pauls three months...

Roger Stephen Collyer passed away in the Calgary Foothills Hospital at the age of 77. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Harold William and Lillian Teresa, and sister Jeanne Teresa. He is survived by his children, Spencer and his wife Claire, Tiffany, Tyler, and Justin, his two grandchildren Noah and C.J., his sister Mary Angela and her...

Denise Marie Jankevicius passed away in the Canmore hospital,

two days before her birthday, at the age of 72 years.

She is survived by one son, Lee and by her loving common-law husband, Donald Keller of Dead Mans Flats, who she shared her life with for the past 27 years.

Prior to moving...

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...

Bonnie (Colquhoun) Wyse (1945) and George Wyse (1941) passed away peacefully together at home in Canmore. They were surrounded by loved ones and were grateful for the wonderful team who supported them in fulfilling their wishes for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Their last days were full of love and laughter. They had a wonderful life. They were ready....

Louise Maria Feddema was a loving mother and dedicated doctor.

She passed away at the age of 60 years.

Louise practiced medicine for over 30 years. She tirelessly devoted herself to her patients, both in Canada and internationally. Before practicing in Canmore, she worked with Médecins Sans Frontières: during the civil conflict in Sierra Leone,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Audrey May Frances Hrushka, peacefully in her sleep at St. Martha's Place, Banff Mineral Springs Hospital.

Audrey was born to Florence and Barney Bell, and was a resident of Canmore for all of her 91 years.

Audrey is survived by her son Darell (Annie)...

Esther Hagel (nee Arndt) passed from this world in the Canmore General Hospital, after a highly productive and generous life, at the "Grand Old Age" of 96 years.

Since moving to Canmore from Medicine Hat in 1983, Esther quickly became affectionately known to everyone in our community as "Grandma" and was renowned for her excellence as a...

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 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...

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 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...

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...