OBITUARIES

David Gilbert Powell, lifelong resident (for ever and ever) of Banff, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Mineral

Springs Hospital.

Born to John and Eleanor and raised in Banff, David was an amazing meat cutter and dedicated family man. Dave owned Dee Gee Meats and grocery, and later Dave's Meats. It was...

Eric passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta. Born in Farnworth, Lancashire, England, he is predeceased by his parents Norman and Emma Lomas (nee Brindle). Eric will be deeply missed by his wife Dorle, daughter Kimberly and sons Andre (Joanna), Christopher, granddaughters Sophia and Opal Lomas and sister in law, Margret.

Among his many accomplishments, Eric was a...

Rosemary Bertelsen (nee Lamm) passed away peacefully

at St. Martha's Place, Banff, at the age of 80.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Peter, daughter Sonja, grandsons, son-in-law, sisters, extended family and friends.

Her family wishes to thank the staff at St Martha's Place

and Dr. Hoegh-Petersen.

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Nancy passed away peacefully in Banff with her daughters Kirsten and Anya, her beloved partner Thor, and her sister Jane at her side. Nancy was courageous, determined and incredibly strong throughout her prolonged struggle with cancer, and her beautiful heart shone through until the end. She fulfilled her special wish of spending a wonderful Christmas with her daughters and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Anthony William Marcynuik (Flap, Coach, Big Dog) beloved life partner, father, brother, uncle, and great uncle and a truly honest friend.

Anthony (don't call me Tony if you want a response) is survived by his life partner Val, son Dustin (Amy), his sister Frances (Ted),...

We are saddened to announce that a piece of the Bow Valley history has now passed away. Inez Lorraine Peyto, lifelong resident in the

Bow Valley, passed away peacefully in Canmore in her 100th year.

Born in Cabri, Sask., Inez moved to Exshaw with her father Oscar and mother Aagot Mattson, where Oscar found work...

Shaunavon, Saskatchewan - Calgary, Alberta It is with great sadness that we announce that Lucille Rose Marie Gilmour, 92, of Calgary passed away peacefully accompanied by family. Lucille was the daughter of Delphis and Marie Gregoire and grew up on the family farm in southwest Saskatchewan. She eventually ended up in Calgary where she had a rewarding and successful career...

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Brian David Wright in Canmore, Alberta. He is survived by Peggie, his wife of 47 years,

his two sons Patrick (Jeanne) and Christopher (Jackie), and his

three grandchildren Josephine, Johnny, and Isabelle. In addition

to his immediate family he is survived by his...

Helen Patricia (Finlay) Roberts, following a short illness, passed

away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta with family by her side.

Helen was born to Thomas Aloysius and Sarah Helen (Ross) Finlay

in St. Thomas, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents,

sister Elizabeth (Finlay) Thomson, and husband of 55 years,

...

Following a brief time in the Banff Hospital, Arthur Melville Wray

passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years, with friends by

his side.

Art was born in Vancouver to Florence Ellen Wray (nee Parkin) and Arthur H. Wray. (both deceased). His family moved back to Banff when Art was a small...

Margaret Anne Bosinger (nee Godsal) passed away peacefully in Canmore, Alberta lovingly surrounded by her family after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis at the tender young age of 88.

Margaret was born in Sevenoaks, England to John and May Godsal. She grew up with her three brothers, David, Robert and Mike.

An adventurer from...

Michael Shuster was born in Montreal in 1950. He began his career as an Emergency Physician in Hamilton, where, as director of the McMaster paramedic program, he worked with the Hamilton Fire Department to establish the first program in Canada to train and equip firefighters to use AEDs (automated external defibrillators). Throughout his career he contributed to improving survival...

Kenneth Lloyd (Mike) Mueller passed away on Wednesday August 21 surrounded by his family. Ken and his wife Cindy moved to Canmore in 1990 with their four children. He was a mechanic for Alberta Parks at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and later for the Banff Springs

Golf Course before taking over the management of the FasGas service...

Connie Payne, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, in Canmore at the age of 71 years. She had been battling cancer for the last 8 months.

Connie grew up in Calgary and spent the majority of her life there.

She was married in 1973 to Warren Payne with...

Margaret Elinore (Ellie) Church passed away peacefully at the

age of 80 in Canmore, AB.

Ellie was born in Goulais River, Ontario to Archie and Beatrice Young as the youngest with four siblings (Robert, Donald, Lloyd and Isabelle). She married the love of her life, Lloyd Douglas Church in 1957 and they started their family...

As hard as it is to say goodbye, all of Gord's family and friends know that he had a great life. To leave this world having had a loving marriage of 63 years, children whom you taught all you had to give, grandchildren who each felt "special", and countless loyal friendships, is a gift.

Gordon Wilfred Dorion...

Jean Stewart Elliott (nee Kane) passed away at the Canmore General Hospital after a short illness.

Jean is survived by daughter Sharyn (Al) Hooper of Vernon, BC and grandsons Jordan of Vernon and Jason (Kristi) of Kamloops, and sons Phil of Canmore and Marvin of Calgary. She was predeceased by her husband Harry in 1986, and also...

Charlotte Bernice Dorion, known as Bernie to her many friends, was born on May 7, 1927 in Armstrong, BC. Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Nicholson, near Golden, BC. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in her younger days and one of her favorite memories was riding her cow to and from school. Bernie completed High School...

Herbert Gideon Bown was born in the remote Newfoundland outport of Badger's Quay, and left at the age of 16 to pursue higher education in St. John's and later Halifax and Ottawa. He was intelligent, energetic, curious, and very down to earth, which lead him to a distinguished career in early computing and telecommunications in government and business. He...

Mary Caroline Stefaroi (nee Vanzant) passed away peacefully at the Canmore Hospital at the age of 82. She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Alex; her son Doug and her granddaughters Tamara (Kenton) and Brittany (J.P.).

Caroline grew up on a farm in Stouffville, Ontario. She met Alex while walking home one day and he...