OBITUARIES

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Charles Grant Giesbrecht. Ron was born to Joe and Yvette in Quesnel, BC and passed away in Banff, AB. He was 43 years old.

Ron was drawn to the mountains at an early age, spending most of his adult life in Banff. His entrepreneurial spirit...

We are very saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Richard Norman (Ric, Bugsy) Heikkila in Calgary at the age of 61 years. He was predeceased by his parents Eldene Marra and Norman Heikkila. and is survived by his sister Lori Heikkila McNabb (Dave) of Airdrie.

Ric was born in Canmore and remained here prior to moving...

It is intended that this image evoke a memory of warmth, love and happiness when you think of Ken (Kenner). In a life that ended far too soon, Ken filled his own and our lives with experiences, love and memories that will keep him with us, despite his absence. As Kenny, Ken, Kenner, Uncle Ken, Uncle Buck, Captain, Son,...

Vivian Sachiko Derondeau, 74, passed away Tuesday, in Banff, despite conquering breast cancer years earlier, and after a prolonged battle with liver disease.

Vivian was born to Harumi and Hideo Nishimoto in New Denver, BC. The family relocated to Toronto shortly after, where Vivian spent her formative years as 1 of 6 children. After graduating from Harbord...

It is with great sadness that the family of Ted Cuell announce his passing in Canmore, at the age of 79.

He is forever remembered by his wife of 59 yrs JoAnn, his sons Trent (Heather) and Rob (Darla) and daughter Lisa (Gerald) Tonellato and six grandchildren, Nathan Cuell, Austyn, Kingston and Emmerson Cuell and Madison and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of the greatest Husband, Dad, Jet, Uncle, and Friend, George Juravleff.

George was born in Babruysk, Belarus to his parents Stephen and Maria. George was the Baby of the family of 4 children. George immigrated to Canada in 1950. After working on a sugar beet farm in...

It is with heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of

Anthony Alfred Schpakowski.

Tony was a born and raised Canmore kid to Zelma and Joe.

A European household speaking Russian and eating the best

of homemade meals.

Tony loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, by bow and arrow, bringing...

Surrounded by the love of her family, Helen Daisy Emery, née MacLean, passed away peacefully at the tender age of 102 in Canmore, Alberta. She is survived by her son Eric (Laura) Emery, her son in law Rick Davison, her sister Ruth MacLean, and her grandchildren; Trevor (Cory), Jeanette (Jerome), Vanessa (Shawn), and Geoffrey (Chrissy). She is also survived...

He lived his life to the fullest. He has now climbed the highest mountain. We will miss you Rienk Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.

Robert Neville (Bob) Smith passed away peacefully in Canmore

at the age of 94.

Bob, an only child, was born in Banff in 1926. He lived and worked in the Bow Valley all his life. He grew up at Lake Minnewanka, in the hydro plant employees' village. When the new hydro dam was built in...

Emily Grace Geals passed away suddenly at the age of 87 years peacefully in Calgary, Ab at AgeCare SkyPointe where she resided the

last 2 yrs. Grace was predeceased by her husband, Allan Geals in 1990, her sisters Alice Black and Florence Petrie in Australia and her parents Myrtle and Alfred Cameron.

Grace will be...

Edward John (Ted) Fitzgerald Jr. passed away peacefully in Canmore, quietly and suddenly, typical of him so as not to bother or upset anyone.

Ted was predeceased by his wife Betty, and will be lovingly remembered by his three children, Connie, Tina and Tim (Annamarie), his grandchildren Trevor (Nadia), Erica (Kyle), Bradley, Michelle (Nic), Liam, Ethan and...

In loving memory of Robert Dale Killips, born in Edmonton, passed on to the next world of the spirit in Calgary, Alberta.

His occupation was carpenter and gas fitter by trade, and especially an artist by painting with his heart: survived his children, Laura, Christopher and Melissa Killips and lifetime companion and best friend to Annette Lemire....

"He was One of the Good Guys"

Brian was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, The second of six children to Stella and Wilf. As he grew up, Brian travelled between Alberta, B.C and the Yukon for work. Working with his father, brothers and cousins made these days enjoyable. He was a hard worker who had jobs working in the...

Frances Isobel Hunt was born Kitchener, Ont. and died Canmore, AB.

Predeceased by parents Dr. George and Mary Watson of Waterloo, she is survived by husband Dr. Ralph Hunt; brother Doug Watson; children Peter Hunt (Susan), Mary Wilson (Jim), Jim Hunt (Kathi); grandchildren Jeremy Hunt (Alexandra), Brendan Hunt (Caleigh), Kristina Hunt; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Oscar Hunt;...

Amazing husband, father, friend and respected Virgin Islands Attorney, Michael Sanford, 60, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside in his mountain home in Canmore, Canada. Mike fought hard after being diagnosed with stage 4 NeuroEndocrine Pancreatic cancer in March 2020. He underwent aggressive chemotherapy at the Tom Baker Cancer Center and due to the pandemic, he...

Karen Stirrett, long time resident of Banff, passed away at age 69 from cancer. She spent many years as a Post Office employee and volunteer at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Karen is survived by her sister Donna of Edmonton and brother Jack

of Gabriola Island, B.C. She also leaves her two beloved nieces

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Vera Protz passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital Golden Eagle View Long Term Care Centre at the age of 84 years. She was predeceased by her husband John Protz, in 2015. Vera is survived and will be remembered lovingly and fondly by sons Don, Doug, Rob, and James, as well as Daughters-in-law Diana Protz (Don) and Sherry Protz...

John R. "Jack" Wilson, passed away at the Mineral Springs Hospital

in Banff, Alberta at the age of 94 years.

Jack was born in Hanna, Alberta, and raised on a farm just outside of Dehlia, Alberta. He learned very early the hard work of farming which served him well throughout his life. As a young...