OBITUARIES

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...

"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, 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 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 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, 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...

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 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 "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...

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 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...